DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION BETWEEN VIETNAM AND EUROPEAN UNION (1990 - PRESENT)

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2023-0068

Tóm tắt

The article clarifies the modifications in the foundational principles of design, program scope, collaborative development initiatives, and mutual engagement, underscoring Vietnam's proactive and independent role in accommodating the European Union's (EU) development cooperation programs and projects. In doing so, the authors aim to contribute to ongoing discussions and assessments regarding the nature of contemporary development cooperation policies implemented in developing nations like Vietnam. The research demonstrates that the adaptations in the EU's development cooperation policies have been tailored to align with Vietnam's economic and social development strategic goals and to address its specific requirements. Furthermore, the donor-recipient relationship between Vietnam and the EU has demonstrated that the recipient government is increasingly active in the foreign aid allocation process.