Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, the expert is proficient in trade negotiation, economic analysis, and policy recommendations within the public sector. They have led projects with both local and international initiatives, focusing on trade facilitation and regulatory frameworks. Key skills include empirical economic modeling, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. Leadership roles have included Deputy Director at the Ministry of Finance and Program Manager at USAID, achieving enhancements in public finance management and regional economic integration.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, involved in development cooperation projects in Vietnam. Their role included project implementation, providing technical assistance, and capacity building in governance and public finance management. The work was conducted at a national level, focusing on enhancing regulatory frameworks and public accountability. Geographic locations for these donor-related activities primarily include Vietnam, with regional implications in Southeast Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors such as energy, environment, macroeconomics, public finance, trade, and regional integration. Roles have involved negotiation and policy recommendation, project management, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes economic modeling and regional development, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Contributions have been made to initiatives aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, regulatory frameworks, and public finance management.

Extensive experience in Vietnam has provided a focus on local governance and regional economic integration. Projects have involved ASEAN countries, particularly Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and have included macroeconomic surveillance in Vietnam and Laos. This experience has provided deep familiarity with the cultural and economic dynamics of Southeast Asia.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and a native speaker of Vietnamese, these language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including international trade negotiations and collaborations with multilingual teams. Expertise in English has supported roles in providing policy recommendations and facilitating regional economic integration within Southeast Asia.

The expert holds a Master of Public Policy from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Public Administration from the National Academy of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Foreign Economics from the National University, both located in Hanoi, Vietnam. These academic credentials reflect a strong foundation in public policy, administration, and economics.