A think tank for Vietnam’s development
About us
Institute for Vietnam Initiatives (IVI) is a not-for-profit research institute.
We are committed to connecting global knowledge and expertise for Vietnam’s development.
OUR STORYPolicy & Governance
IVI’s mission is to contribute to transparent and effective public administration and better public services.
LEARN MORELocal Development
We work with local governments to shape development strategies and build accountable and transparent public management systems.
LEARN MOREPublic Leadership Development
Our top-notch experts develop training modules to equip aspiring leaders with updated global knowledge and practical skills.
LEARN MOREHuman Resource Development
IVI provides technical support to the Ministry of Education and Training, universities, businesses and international donors to enhance education outcomes.
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accumulated budgetThe Vietnam–U.S. Autumn Forum 2025 was held as part of a broader series of events and seminars taking place in New York, Silicon Valley, the Greenwich Economic Forum (Connecticut), Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. Through the Forum, participating Vietnamese enterprises were able to engage with global economic and investment trends and connect with leading corporations, investment funds, and reputable organizations, including Mercer, SS&C Technologies, Coinbase, Indus Capital Partners, AMD, Intel, Google, EMI Express Manufacturing, and NousLogic Telehealth.
Notably, the Forum event in San Jose provided a platform for direct dialogue between the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese businesses, and U.S. partners. This exchange opened up new opportunities for collaboration in areas such as technology, finance, healthcare, clean energy, and innovation.
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Evaluation Method Proposal for Public Officials and Civil Servants
As Vietnam sets to enter the Rising Era, streamlining the administrative apparatus, alongside the merging and restructuring of administrative units nationwide, holds significant and strategic importance. This is a necessary step toward enhancing the operational efficiency of a modern political and administrative system, in order…
Technical support for Vietnamese universities seeking ACBSP accreditation (USAID PHER)
The USAID Partnership for Higher Education Reform project is continuing its commitment to enhancing the quality of business-related academic programs at its partner universities. To that end, in June 2024, the project provided technical support for the University of Economics and Business (UEB) – Vietnam…
Technical support on gender equality and women empowerment (USAID PHER)
In May 2024, the USAID Partnership for Higher Education Reform project provided technical support to the University of Danang and Vietnam National University, HCM on the topic of gender equality and women’s empowerment in education and research. The subject of gender equality and women’s empowerment…
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Paul Schuler
Professor, University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy (SGPP)
Anh Tran
Professor, Indiana University
Edmund Malesky
Professor, Duke University
Lien Mai Dau
Researcher, Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Study (HIDS)
Mai Zymaris
Life Sciences Transactions Partner, Ice Miller LLP
Markus Taussig
Private equity, global value chains, political strategies, etc.
Huong Lan Nguyen
Institutional analysis and performance assessment
Du Huynh
Senior lecturer at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management
Hai-Anh H. Dang
Senior Economist, Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)
Trang Tran
Economist, World Bank Group’s Macro, Trade and Investment Global Practice
Huong Vina Nguyen
Senior economist, International Monetary Fund
Chanh Kieu
Assistant professor of atmospheric science, Indiana University Bloomington
Hoang Pham
Counsel at International Monetary Fund
Anh Pham
Public Economics and Development Economics
Michael Truong
Director of Digital Learning/Faculty Success and Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University
Diep Duong
Senior Financial Economist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Toan Phan
Climate economics, climate finance, macroeconomics and international macroeconomics