Workshop seeks ways to promote role of intellectuals in Yen Bai''s socio-economic development

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Workshop seeks ways to promote role of intellectuals in Yen Bai''s socio-economic development

Monday, May 22, 2023

YBO - The provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, and the Department of Science and Technology of Yen Bai have organised a workshop to discuss ways to promote the role of intellectuals in the province’s socio-economic development.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ta Van Long chaired the workshop.

Participants at the event discussed and assessed the current situation, role and development of a contingent of intellectuals in various sectors and fields.

The impacts of the fourth Industrial Revolution on the intellectuals were also touched upon as well as solutions to further promote their roles in the socio-economic development of Yen Bai province in the coming time, contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term.

The workshop was held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Science and Technology Day (May 18). It was a meaningful activity to honour scientists, introduce scientific research and technological development results and enhance the application of science and technology into production. The event was also an opportunity to raise awareness of Vietnamese intellectuals and arouse passion and creativity among people from all walks of life.

By the end of 2022, the province counted 23,000 intellectuals, of them 35 people have doctoraal degrees; over 1,200 people have master's degrees; and over 15,000 people with bachelor’s degrees.

Since 2011, 367 scientific projects have been applied in practice with practical outcomes in various fields./.

Hoai Anh

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