Innovation policy dialogue

At Aus4Innovation, our Innovation Policy Dialogue workstream is pivotal in shaping a robust framework for innovation within Vietnam. This initiative focuses on amplifying the capacity of key Vietnamese Ministries, especially the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), to foster policy and regulatory reforms that enable innovation across various sectors.

Core objectives

• Capacity Building: Strengthen system-wide capabilities within MoST to not only enact but also track the progress of policy and regulatory dialogues, ensuring effective implementation and evaluation of innovation policies.
• Evidence-Based Policymaking: Utilize the Innovation Policy Dialogue to facilitate informed discussions, enhance policy formulation, and build capacities around evidence-based innovation policymaking

Strategic approach

Our initial activities under this workstream are designed to enhance MoST’s abilities in monitoring and evaluating innovation policy advancements. This is crucial for achieving the intermediate outcomes necessary for bolstering the national innovation system, as outlined in the Vietnamese Government’s Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation Development (2021-2030). Each initiative within this element is tailored to support and complement MoST’s efforts towards fulfilling this strategic vision.

Collaborative innovations

Through our continuous dialogue processes, we aim to foster new ideas that enhance policy and regulatory adaptability and digital transformation. By working in close collaboration with MoST and representatives from other ministries—as identified by MoST—and local governments, we ensure that these innovative policies are trialled within the operational areas of A4I 2.0.

Pilot testing and impact assessments

Newly developed policies and regulations are initially tested on a pilot basis, focusing on understanding their impacts, particularly in the areas of gender and social inclusion, and sustainability. These initial trials help us gather valuable insights which are then fed back into the ongoing Innovation Policy Dialogue, thereby refining and enhancing our approach to policy development.

Ongoing projects

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Through the Innovation Policy Dialogue, Aus4Innovation remains committed to fostering a conducive environment for sustainable innovation, ensuring that all initiatives align closely with the broader national priorities and make a substantial impact on Vietnam’s innovation landscape.