As one of ten young delegate attending the 13th Party Congress, PhD. Le Duy Anh – Lecturer of the Faculty of Development Economics, VNU University of Economics and Business shared his thoughts after the event.
Duy Anh spent 12 years living and studying in the UK before returning
to Vietnam. He earned his PhD in Development Studies from Cambridge University.
His areas of expertise are sustainable development, clean water, sanitation and
marine economics. He has participated in many consulting and research projects
in Vietnam such as "Research on behavior causing marine plastic waste in
coastal cities in Vietnam", "Behavior related to environmental
sanitation in the Mekong Delta”.
PhD. Le Duy Anh (third from left) and young intellectuals at the 13th National Party
Congress held from January 25, 2021 to February 1, 2021
Reporter: As a
young intellectual attending the Congress, what do you expect from the Central
Executive Committee?
After 12 years of
living and studying in the UK, I decided to return to Vietnam to teach because
I have a strong belief in the development of the country under the leadership
of wise leaders with Heart - Talent - Vision.
I want the newly-elected
leaders to keep their determination to develop socio-economic based on science
and technology. Making Vietnam an ideal destination for visitors, investors and
workers all over the world. I expect the country's leaders to pay more attention to
higher education. Then, Vietnam soon has a regional and world-class university,
where young Vietnamese intellectual around the world would return to contribute.
Reporter: Can you
share more about the network that you have been participating
in?
PhD. Le Duy Anh: After returning to Vietnam, I joined the network of young
Vietnamese intellectuals led by Assoc.Prof. Tran Xuan Bach. The network focuses
on connecting, supporting and promoting research, innovation and cooperation among
the young Vietnamese around the world. Some events of the network such as the
Global Young Intellectuals Forum or webinars on sharing skills, experience and
knowledge about entrepreneurship have received positive feedback from
participants. Personally, I love to bring opportunities to the students of the VNU
University of Economics and Business.
Reporter: How did
you come to the VNU University of Economics and Business? What do you think
about the role of the young generation?
PhD. Le Duy Anh:
Back home, I received an invitation from Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Truc Le - Rector of
the UEB. Working at the University, I was well supported by my superior as well
as all staff and colleagues. By then, I was invited to participate and speak at
many big events as well as honored to attend the 13th Party Congress
as a guest, which ignite my pride and responsibility in witnessing the ongoing
innovation and development of my beloved country.
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