About us

Institute for Vietnam Initiatives (IVI) is a not-for-profit research institute.
We are committed to connecting global knowledge and expertise for Vietnam’s development.
OUR STORY

Policy & Governance

IVI’s mission is to contribute to transparent and effective public administration and better public services.
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Local Development

We work with local governments to shape development strategies and build accountable and transparent public management systems.
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Public Leadership Development

Our top-notch experts develop training modules to equip aspiring leaders with updated global knowledge and practical skills.
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Human Resource Development

IVI provides technical support to the Ministry of Education and Training, universities, businesses and international donors to enhance education outcomes.
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The Vietnam – US Fall Forum (VUFF) 2024, a series of large-scale events held in three strategic cities: Santa Clara, New York, and Boston, has marked a significant success in Vietnam’s pioneering efforts to continue events in the US following the elevation of the Vietnam – US relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2023.

VUFF is expected to become an annual “Mini-Davos” for businesses, policymakers, and scholars from Vietnam and the US to promote sustainable strategic cooperation between the two countries.

THE LATEST

Evaluation Method Proposal for Public Officials and Civil Servants

As Vietnam sets to enter the Rising Era, streamlining the administrative apparatus, alongside the merging and restructuring of administrative units nationwide, holds significant and strategic importance. This is a necessary step toward enhancing the operational efficiency of a modern political and administrative system, in order…

Technical support on gender equality and women empowerment (USAID PHER)

In May 2024, the USAID Partnership for Higher Education Reform project provided technical support to the University of Danang and Vietnam National University, HCM on the topic of gender equality and women’s empowerment in education and research. The subject of gender equality and women’s empowerment…

OUR PARTNERS

    GLOBAL NETWORK

    Paul Schuler

    Professor, University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy (SGPP)

    Anh Tran

    Professor, Indiana University

    Edmund Malesky

    Professor, Duke University

    Lien Mai Dau

    Researcher, Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Study (HIDS)

    Mai Zymaris

    Life Sciences Transactions Partner, Ice Miller LLP

    Markus Taussig

    Private equity, global value chains, political strategies, etc.

    Huong Lan Nguyen

    Institutional analysis and performance assessment

    Du Huynh

    Senior lecturer at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management

    Hai-Anh H. Dang

    Senior Economist, Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)

    Trang Tran

    Economist, World Bank Group’s Macro, Trade and Investment Global Practice

    Huong Vina Nguyen

    Senior economist, International Monetary Fund

    Chanh Kieu

    Assistant professor of atmospheric science, Indiana University Bloomington

    Hoang Pham

    Counsel at International Monetary Fund

    Anh Pham

    Public Economics and Development Economics

    Michael Truong

    Director of Digital Learning/Faculty Success and Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University

    Diep Duong

    Senior Financial Economist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

    Toan Phan

    Climate economics, climate finance, macroeconomics and international macroeconomics