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Chapter 7 Future Plan

CTU intends to progress for the sustainable development of the MD and other regions. “If Can Tho
University fully utilizes these potentials and assets effectively, Can Tho University will automatically be a
leading, top ranking institute in Viet Nam, and a leading Hub of the Delta/climate change in the world.

This is not a miracle, this is a realistic dream”(Book of CTU-the 55-year imprint, pp. 341-342).

Collaboration model between CTU and partners in education, research and technology transfer
towards sustainable development of the MDR under climate change

7.2 Concepts of SDMD Outlook 2045

7.2.1 Urgency

The present world is entering the era of rapid, incessant and powerful development of the scientific
– technological revolution, especially The Fourth Industrial Evolution; the era of globalization, of
integration – collaboration and development, notably the development of knowledge-based economy.
Besides, the world is also facing great global challenges such as food security and safety, climate change
and sea level rise, degradation of resources and environment, pandemics, etc. As a result, promoting
collaboration/cooperation is an inevitable trend to solve regional and global issues.

For Viet Nam, the national development path of the Communist Party and the Central Government
is determined: “Economic development is the main task: carry out industrialization and modernization
of our country in associate with the development of knowledge-based economy and protection of natural
resources and environment; build a suitable modern economic structure effectively and sustainably,
strongly connect with the industry and agriculture….develop agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
with high technology and quality in associate with processing industry and development of new rural
area. Ensure a harmonious development amongst regions, areas; promote accelerated development

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