Signed a cooperation agreement with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (2008-2010 period)

This morning, June 16, 2008, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh (Principal of the University) and Ms. Dorit Lehrack (Director, representative of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation in Hanoi) signed a framework agreement on cooperation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (Germany) for the period 2008-2010.

Under the agreement, the two sides agreed to continue cooperation in the spirit of openness, transparency and goodwill starting from 2002 to 2008 and extending to 2010 to support Vietnam's development needs towards sustainable economic development, equitable society and environmental friendliness.

The cooperation agreement comes into force from July 1, 2008 and will provide the basis for cooperation between the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLS) and USSH until December 31, 2010.

Regarding cooperation content, RLS will support the development and implementation of programs and projects of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, aiming at:

• Support research in the social sciences, focusing on providing Vietnamese policymakers with quality information to identify and implement policies;
• Stimulate information exchange among policy makers, the scientific community and different groups in the Vietnamese population to proactively contribute to the development of Vietnamese society.

In addition, RLS will invite the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to participate in seminars and meetings organized by RLS; and to participate in information exchange and expert exchange trips.

Also according to this agreement, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities commits to propose programs, projects and activities covering the fields of operation as agreed upon by both parties. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities assigns the Center for Policy Research and Analysis to be the focal point for contacting and implementing cooperative activities with RLS.