He said, without them, perhaps we couldn’t have achieved independence.
In a meeting this July, the Party passed Resolution 7 emphasizing the importance of making the country’s intellectuals – the host of scientists and scholars – as competitive as counterparts in other countries.
The resolution might lead to better polices to attract scholars, especially the brightest overseas Vietnamese minds, and encourage them to devote their scientific research to this country.
I believe history is giving Vietnam great opportunities, with the important accession to the WTO and other auspicious economic opportunities on the horizon despite current difficulties.
In the race to achieve prosperity, we must make the best use of our intellectuals.
Most of our scholars and scientists vie for an opportunity to use their talents over the need to receive “favorable” treatment.
Some say they would rather stay to work in Vietnam if given the chance than earn thousands of dollars abroad, showing the depth of their patriotic resolve.
We have to gather the best intellectuals and integrate them into the country’s scientific institutions.
Experiences from other countries show this policy would allow scientists to earn money from their research, providing incentives for innovations and inventions.
Let’s improve the working conditions for scientists in our country.
This then would show to others living abroad that we’re open to all who want to make our country better.
By Nguyen Lan Dung
*Prof. Nguyen Lan Dung is the president of the Vietnam Biology Association and a member of the National Assembly. |
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