HIGHER EDUCATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM:  A CASE STUDY IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Pham Duy Hoang

doi:10.18316/rcd.v17i45.12442

Authors

Pham Duy Hoang People’s Security University, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4931-2104

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/rcd.v17i45.12442

Keywords:

Higher education, human resources, current situation, solutions, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of higher education in human resource development to meet the requirements of sustainable development in Ho Chi Minh City. It emphasizes the importance of improving education quality to cultivate a highly skilled workforce with creative thinking and adaptability to the knowledge economy in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This study is based on theories of human capital and human resource development, combined with analytical-synthetic, comparative-contrastive methods and data processing. This approach helps assess the current state, identify challenges, and propose solutions to enhance the quality of higher education in Ho Chi Minh City, ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals. The study evaluates the current state and limitations of the higher education system in developing human resources in Ho Chi Minh City. Based on this assessment, it proposes solutions to strengthen the role of higher education in this process. These solutions not only contribute to improving the quality of human resources but also serve as a reference for city authorities in formulating socio-economic development strategies, ensuring the alignment of higher education with real labor market demands. Higher education plays a key role in training high-quality human resources to meet the sustainable development needs of Ho Chi Minh City in the context of international integration and digital transformation. However, the higher education system still requires significant reforms to meet regional and global standards. Implementing comprehensive and coordinated solutions will help Ho Chi Minh City develop an advanced education system, providing a strong foundation for the city’s and the nation’s sustainable socio-economic growth.

Author Biography

Pham Duy Hoang, People’s Security University, Vietnam

People’s Security University, Vietnam

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