On July 25th, 2017, National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), Vietnam Institute of Economics (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences) and Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore) co-organized the Seminar “The Fourth Industrial Revolution and State Governance”.
Presented in the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Vice Minister of Public Security ministry; Professor Nguyen Quang Thuan, President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences; Dr. Dang Xuan Hoan, NAPA President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Thien, Director of Vietnam Institute of Economics; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardo Araral, Vice Dean and Director of Institute of Water Policy; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Kiem Thanh, NAPA Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi, Hanoi University of Science (Vietnam National University).
Dr. Dang Thanh Le, Deputy Director of Administrative Science Institute introduces participants at the seminar
Dr. Dang Xuan Hoan emphasized that the Fourth Industrial Revolution affect all fields of the social-economic in many countries especially Vietnam. In that context, the development of effective public governance is very important in order to promote sustainable social-economic development. NAPA President hoped that scientists, managers, professionals, lecturers and communication agencies actively exchange new approaches, methods and tools in order to improve the effectiveness of public administration and public governance in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
Dr. Dang Xuan Hoan, NAPA President giving a speech at the seminar
The seminar includes 3 sections which are (1) Theoretical issues and approaches to state governance for revolution 4.0 (2) Status and mechanisms of state governance in the context of the 4.0 revolution (3) Solutions and initiatives to strengthen the state governance of the sea and islands in Vietnam.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardo Araral, Vice Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy delivers a presentation at the seminar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Vice Minister of Public Security Ministry giving a speech at the seminar
Professor Nguyen Quang Thuan, President of Vietnam Academy of Social Science delivers a presentation at the seminar
The main characteristics of the fourth industrial revolution are the advances in technology in many fields including artificial intelligent, robot, internet of things, 3D printing technology and Nano technology… In the context of changing on manufacturing around the world, the fourth industrial revolution creates many opportunities for individuals, organizations and countries which can utilize these opportunities to reduce the gap to other developed countries, otherwise they will be left behind.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Thien, Director of Vietnam Institute of Economic giving a speech at the seminar
Professor Vu Minh Khuong, Lee Kuan Yew delivers a speech at the seminar
With multi-dimensional approach, the seminar revealed the changes and signs of the fourth industrial revolution based on practical evidences. Participants also evaluated the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on many aspects at different levels. The seminar emphasized challenges of the revolution and suggested solutions as well as taking advantage of the revolution.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Van Tat Thu, Former Vice Minister of Home Affairs Ministry exchanges with other participants at the seminar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi, Hanoi University of Science delivers a presentation at the seminar
For the solution, leaders and managers need to raise the awareness of the fourth industrial revolution. Besides, government should follow the development and requirement of the revolution in the context of economic growth, develop policies and mechanisms to support typical industrial areas (Robot manufacture, artificial intelligent…). Moreover, government also need to focus on education and training reform (including training for civil servants) which integrate contents related to the fourth industrial revolution in order to prepare high quality human resources in the future. Besides, development of technology structure and promotion of modern governance model are also need to be considered by the government. In general, It will improve the effectiveness of state governance in order to solve social-economic issues in the context of the industrial revolution is coming as the revolution of the era which create a great turning point in the development of humanity.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Kiem Thanh, NAPA Vice President giving a speech at the seminar
On behalf of the chairman at the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Kiem Thanh appreciated the ideas of participants. He stated that the seminar is a forum for scientists, managers and professionals to discuss the fourth industrial revolution as well as opportunities and challenges. The seminar revealed many ideas and solutions to improve the effectiveness of state governance in Vietnam in the context of the fourth industrial revolution which contributes to build a tectonic, professional, transparent and efficient government. He also believed that the seminar, NAPA, Lee Kwan Yew and agencies, organizations, enterprises will cooperate to organize more seminars in the future.
