Building an effective, efficient and high-performing public administration: Experiences from Vietnam, Laos and Australia

Establishing an effective and high-performing public administration is a vital priority for all nations, given the wide-ranging benefits it offers to governments, citizens, and businesses. In the current context of socio-economic development and globalisation, an effective, efficient and high-performing public administration is key to elevating the quality of national governance, meeting the production, business and investment needs of enterprises; advancing the quality of life for citizens; optimising the use of resources; fostering innovation; and strengthening national competitiveness.

With a view to promoting academic exchange and sharing international experiences in public administration development, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, in collaboration with the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration, the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, and Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, hosts an international workshop with the theme: “Building an effective, and high-performing public administration: Experiences from  Vietnam, Laos, and Australia”.

The International Workshop serves not only as a platform for the three countries to exchange experiences and learn from one another but also plays a vital role in strengthening international collaboration and partnership. The international workshop also provides a meaningful opportunity for Vietnam, Laos, and Australia to deepen cooperation in addressing common challenges in public administration reform and the establishment of an effective, and high-performing public administration. Such collaboration is essential not only for the development of each nation but also for the broader advancement of the region and the world.

Trilateral workshop chair panel

Opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics

Opening remarks by Assoc. Prof. Phouvong Ounkhamsen, President of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration

Ms Renee Deschamps, Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Vietnam, delivered opening remarks and a keynote speech at the workshop.

Organised in Thanh Hoa province, the International Workshop is expected to welcome approximately 200 participants, including: Representatives of the leadership of the Party and State; the Board of Presidents of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; the Office of the Party Central Committee; the Central Commission for Publicity, Education and Mass Mobilisation; the Organisation Commission; the Central Policy and Strategy Commission; the Ministry of Home Affairs; the Ministry of Science and Technology; representatives of departments under the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; leaders of Thanh Hoa Province; the Australian Embassy in Vietnam; delegates from the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration; Vietnamese and international experts and researchers; the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; business representatives; and researchers contributing to the proceedings of the Workshop.

Roundtable discussion on enhancing public administration in Vietnam, Laos and Australia

Keynote speech by Dr Le Anh Tuan, Director General, Institute of State Organisational Science and Labour, Ministry of Home Affairs

Keynote speech by Dr Khamla Lovansay, Director General of Inspection Department, Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration

More than 30 academic papers have been submitted to the International Workshop Organising Committee by leaders of central agencies, ministries, and commissions, as well as researchers from domestic and international institutions, academies, and universities. These submissions focus on four main thematic areas:

First, to clarify fundamental theoretical issues related to the development of an effective and high-performing public administration, including its fundamental nature, influencing factors, key requirements and essential tasks.

Second, to share practical experiences in building an effective and high-performing public administration in Vietnam, Laos, and Australia, including notable achievements, existing limitations and their underlying causes.

Third, to analyse emerging contexts influencing the development of an effective and high-performing public administration in each country, thereby identifying opportunities and challenges in such a process.

Fourth, to propose strategic directions and solutions to further advance the development of an effective and high-performing public administration in Vietnam, Laos, and Australia in the upcoming period.