An international workshop themed “Science for Development” opened at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on May 9.
A scene of international workshop themed “Science for Development” (Source: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – An international workshop themed “Science forDevelopment” opened at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Scienceand Education in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on May 9.
The two-day workshop attractedthe participation of representatives of Vietnamese ministries and Binh Dinhprovince, French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary, and hundreds ofscientists, policymakers, researchers, including two Nobel laureates, ProfessorGerard’t Hooft and Professor Finn Kydland.
The event, which formed part ofthe 14th “Meeting Vietnam” (Rencontres du Vietnam) programme held bythe “Rencontres du Vietnam” Association, offered a chance for delegates to meetand discuss issues related to scientific research.
Seven roundtables are scheduledto take place within the framework of the workshop, with discussions focusingon current “hot” issues such as the impacts of science on socio-economicdevelopment, science and policymaking, science and the fourth industrialrevolution, and science and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Participants are also expected todiscuss the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aswell as its future perspectives seen from the world of science, technology andinnovation.
Deputy head of the NationalAssembly (NA) Office and NA Vice Secretary General Le Bo Linh said “MeetingVietnam” activities are chances for Vietnamese scientists and researchers toshare knowledge, cooperate in research, and orient scientific and technologicalactivities to address existing issues.
The “Rencontres du Vietnam” Associationwas founded in 1993 by Professor Tran Thanh Van, with the aim to supportVietnam in terms of science and education. Since 1993, a series of “MeetingVietnam” programmes have been held in Binh Dinh, with over 40 internationalworkshops and 16 specialised courses participated by over 3,500 scientists.-VNA
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A scene of international workshop themed “Science for Development” (Source: VNA) 
