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National Institute for Science and Technology Policy and Strategy Studies (NISTPASS)

NISTPASS, the Institute for Science and Technology Policy and Strategy Studies is a Vietnamese government research institute based in Hanoi under the Ministry of Science and Technology. NISTPASS’ major functions are to conduct research on various issues regarding Science and Technology (S&T) policy and strategy, in order to assist the government in formulating S&T development strategies. The Institute’s main tasks include conducting research on theoretical and practical issues of S&T based on sustainable development in Vietnam and implement forecasts and foresights on development trends in S&T; carry out studies on the role of R&D, technology innovation and promotion in socioeconomic development; research the environmental and social impacts of economic development and S&T development projects; and research theoretical and practical issues related to the legal framework of S&T activities. In addition, NISTPASS provides post graduate programs in S&T poliy, cooperates with research and training organisation, businesses, S&T associations and individuals in order to provide S&T consultancy and advisory services and also publish outreach material. Web address: www.nistpass.gov.vn Research Areas: Ministry level research projects: This research area consist of projects that seek to assess the effectiveness of R&D organisations in the context of Vietnam’s transitional economy including the formation and operation mechanism of supporting funds for S&T activities in Vietnam, transformation of national system of innovation (academic spin-off companies, technology entrepreneurship, establishment of technology market,..) ; it also includes projects that seek to identify problems and make recommendations on institutional and policy reforms in the areas of state management on science and technology management, innovation and sustainable development. Institute level research projects: Include projects that for example study the operational mechanism for financially autonomous R&D institutes, the organisational process of S&T activities in R&D institutes as well as organisation and the management of pilot production projects in R&D and technology promotion activities. International cooperation projects: NISTPASS also carries out research through international cooperation such as in integrated waste management with CIDA, a project that seeks to strengthen Vietnam’s technology capability in the context of globalisation and economic liberalisation with Sida/SAREC. SUMERNET representative: Dr. Bach Tan Sinh Deputy Director, Department of Science Policy Studies sinhanh@hn.vnn.vn

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