FSPPM Partner with OECD to Host Seminar “Multi-Dimensional Country Review” (MDCR) of Vietnam

Early 2019, OECD embarked on building multidimensional country review project for Vietnam. The project aims to provide policy makers at developing countries insights to devise holistic development strategies.

Dr. Vu Thanh Tu Anh, Director, Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management. Photo credited by FSPPM

So far, the project has entered Phase 3 – From Analysis to Action; in light of initial assessment identifying challenges confronting Vietnam, OECD proposed strategies which Vietnamese government could adopt to achieve their growth targets.

Mr. Jan Rielanender, Head of MDCR Unit, OECD, highly appreciated valuable sharings from Fulbright thinkers who are practitioners in Vietnam public policy context.

From right to left Mr. Jan Rielanender, Head of MDCR Unit, OECD. Photo credited by FSPPM

Insightful knowledge of Fulbright experts on business environment and political system in the country essentially complement OECD's outward-looking recommendations, enhancing feasibility and workability of these recommendations in reality.

Delegates in the workshop. Photo credited by FSPPM

Main topics discussed in the seminar include: (i) Building high-value linkages between private sector and FDIs; (ii) Institutions network to improve skills and innovation; (iii) Tackling air and water pollution; (iv) Reform the role of SOEs in the economy.