I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Center for Economic Development Studies (CEDS) is a part of
the VNU University of Economics and Business.
CEDS is set to pursue four major areas: research, consultancy,
training and service. The center is operated based on a flexible model using a
network of high-qualified professors, experts, researchers and social
innovators in Vietnam and abroad.
In
terms of research area, CEDS focuses on three main interdisciplinary fields:
(i) education and education finance, (ii) social enterprise and social impacts,
and (iii) environmental economics.
CEDS
has established close relationships with ministries, enterprises, individuals
in the country as well as international research and training institutions in
order to organize and implement programs at national, regional and
international level
II. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
III. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Center for Economic Development Studies is
under the VNU University of Economics and Business. CEDS is an autonomous and
self-funded organization that has legal entity, stamp, and own account.
1. Functions:
- Basic
research, applied research on economic, development and related fields; deploy,
apply research results into practice serving training activities, scientific
research of UEB.
- Supporting
and consulting on economic, development and related fields for domestic and
foreign organizations and individuals.
- Organizing
the implementation of cooperation programs and projects with domestic and
foreign organizations in accordance with the functions and tasks of the Center.
- Participating
in undergraduate and postgraduate training activities in the field of economic
development according to the tasks assigned by the Rector of UEB.
- Organizing
short-term training courses in economics, development and related fields for
organizations and individuals in need
2. Responsibilities:
2.1 Research and consult on economics and
development:
- Organizing the
implementation of programs, topics, and scientific research projects on
economics, development and related fields.
- Consulting in the field
of economics, development and related fields in order to improve the capacity
of domestic and foreign organizations and individuals.
- Developing projects,
seek resources to implement or cooperate in international research projects.
- Proposing and bidding
research projects with local administrations at all levels or ministries and
branches.
- Participating in bidding
for research projects at State level, ministerial level and VNU level, VNU's
strategic research programs.
- Organizing domestic
conferences and seminars; proposing the Rector of UEB to report to VNU for
approval of plans for organizing conferences, seminars with foreign elements
and organizing the implementation in accordance with regulations.
2.2 Implement training activities:
- Participating in
undergraduate and postgraduate training activities as assigned by the Rector of
UEB.
- Organizing short-term
training and retraining programs in economics, development and related fields
for agencies, organizations and individuals in need.
- Implementing programs
for supporting young talents, scholarships for training and skill training to
develop the young scientific community on economic and development research
issues.
2.3. Perform other duties:
- Developing the Center's
development strategies and plans; and submitting to the Rector for approval in
accordance with the University's development orientation.
- Coordinating with
relevant units in the University to perform tasks of the University.
- Reporting operational
and personnel situation of the Center every 6 months or upon request.
- Conducting annual
financial report for the University.
- Effectively managing the
use of assigned human resources and assets.
IV. DEVELOPMENT ORIENTATIONS
1. Research: CEDS has implemented
many research programs and projects with profound impacts on development
economics and related fields such as methods of assessing damage to natural
resources and ecosystems of the ocean due to oil spill; economic growth and
social justice in Vietnam; entrepreneurial personality and business culture in
Vietnam...
2. Training: Understanding the
needs and being aware of its capacity, CEDS has organized many training courses
to foster integration, leadership and management skills for middle and senior managers
of ministries / sectors and businesses. In addition, CEDS has also organized
short-term training courses to meet the training needs of organizations and
individuals.
3.
Interest-free loan project: CEDS is the US-sponsored Thrive Program
coordinator. This project offers interest-free loans for small and medium-sized
enterprises in Vietnam to invest in modern machinery, technology, advanced
production lines for the purpose of business development and labor recruitment.
Within two years, businesses will have to repay their debts in the form of free
products or services to the poor.
4.
Conferences and seminars: CEDS cooperates with ministries,
departments and international organizations to organize many conferences,
seminars and academic exchange programs related to international economic
integration and sustainable development such as the International Conference on
Climate Change, the seminar on anti-dumping issue of Vietnamese products in the
United States, the International Conference on Vietnam's environmental issues
...
5.
Consulting services: Applying scientific and technological
research results into practice through consultancy and service activities is
the strength of CEDS. With a large team of experts who have experience in many
fields and a big network with organizations and businesses, CEDS is capable of
carrying out high quality consulting and service activities, meeting the needs
of ministries, sectors, localities, organizations, businesses and individuals.
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Contact:
Center for Economic Development Studies, VNU University of Economics and Business
Address: Level 8, C1T Building (VNU library),
144 XuanThuy Rd., CauGiay Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84-24) 3754.7506 etx.811
Website: http://ceds.ueb.edu.vn
Website: http://ceds.ueb.edu.vn; http://ueb.edu.vn