Objectives • Provide policy makers and external observers with a data-rich assessment of Vietnam’s competitiveness, using a comprehensive internationally-accepted methodology • Develop an integrated set of policy recommendations, supported by a transparent logic and data • Engage decision makers from different constituencies in a dialogue on the future of Vietnam’s competitiveness | The 2010 Vietnam Competitiveness Report Professor Michael E. Porter Harvard Business School Vietnam Competitiveness Report Launch Hanoi, Vietnam November 30, 2010 Version 11, Thursday, Nov 25, 2010, AM 45 minute talk 30 min Q&A 75 min panel discussion The Vietnam Competitiveness Report Objectives Provide policy makers and external observers with a data-rich assessment of Vietnam’s competitiveness, using a comprehensive internationally-accepted methodology Develop an integrated set of policy recommendations, supported by a transparent logic and data Engage decision makers from different constituencies in a dialogue on the future of Vietnam’s competitiveness Partners What is unique about this report ? Comprehensive perspective – not just one specific policy area Neutral authors – not representing a specific (domestic or foreign) interest Action-oriented analysis – not just research, not just action proposal but logic clearly connecting the two Results are consistent and complimentary with many existing analysis Specifically the 10-year strategy for Vietnam currently discussed in the country sets out high-level goals and sets action priorities that are fully in line with the analysis here; the VCR adds much more specificity on what and how to proceed; and it highlights specific policy areas not sufficiently covered by the 10-year plan The 2010 Vietnam Competitiveness Report Vietnam’s Economic Position and Development Model Assessing Vietnam’s Competitiveness A Competitiveness Strategy for Vietnam Vietnam doing well; need to look at the limitations of the current development model to motivate why anything should be changed Competitiveness assessment is crucial to identify the root causes of emerging challenges; many existing analysis focus on outcomes, like low value-added in exports, but these outcomes do not directly identify action needs Action plans and a full strategy need to be developed by the Vietnamese leaders; we want to make concrete proposals that . | The 2010 Vietnam Competitiveness Report Professor Michael E. Porter Harvard Business School Vietnam Competitiveness Report Launch Hanoi, Vietnam November 30, 2010 Version 11, Thursday, Nov 25, 2010, AM 45 minute talk 30 min Q&A 75 min panel discussion The Vietnam Competitiveness Report Objectives Provide policy makers and external observers with a data-rich assessment of Vietnam’s competitiveness, using a comprehensive internationally-accepted methodology Develop an integrated set of policy recommendations, supported by a transparent logic and data Engage decision makers from different constituencies in a dialogue on the future of Vietnam’s competitiveness Partners What is unique about this report ? Comprehensive perspective – not just one specific policy area Neutral authors – not representing a specific (domestic or foreign) interest Action-oriented analysis – not just research, not just action proposal but logic clearly connecting the two Results are consistent and .
