VIOIT (Vietnam) – Essential Policy & Economics Partner for MSCA Doctoral Networks / RAISE (MOIT Access, VCCI Network, Field Data)

Overview:
VIOIT is Vietnam's leading policy research institute for industrial and trade strategy, operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. We provide evidence-based policy recommendations that directly shape Vietnam's industrial and trade development.

Why VIOIT is an Essential Partner for Your Consortium:

• Direct Policy Access: Unmatched access to Vietnamese policymakers at the Ministry of Industry and Trade – a unique asset for policy-relevant research.

• Extensive Industry Networks: Strong connections with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), covering all major industrial sectors.

• On-the-Ground Research: Field research capabilities and access to Vietnamese economic and industrial data.

• Hosting Capacity: Ability to host Doctoral Candidates for secondments and fieldwork in Vietnam.

• Proven Track Record: A strong history of advising the Vietnamese government on industrial and trade strategy with tangible policy impact.

• Regional Insights: Deep understanding of Southeast Asian markets and trade relations with the EU (EVFTA).

We are particularly interested in contributing to projects on:

• Industrial policy and sustainable development

• Trade policy and global value chains

• Circular economy and green transition

• SME development and innovation

Our core research areas include:

1. Industrial strategy and policy (dairy, steel, automotive, supporting industries)

2. Trade policy and international integration (cross-border e-commerce, global value chains, FTAs)

3. Sustainable development and green transition (circular economy, green supply chains)

4. SME development and value chain analysis

What makes VIOIT unique:

• Direct access to Vietnamese policymakers at the Ministry of Industry and Trade

• Extensive industry networks through the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)

• On-the-ground research capabilities and access to Vietnamese economic and industrial data

• Hosting opportunities for Doctoral Candidates for secondments and fieldwork in Vietnam