Decision No. 248/TTg on the organization and restructuring of certain units under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment

Decision No. 248/TTg of the Government Chairman on the organization and restructuring of certain units under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment. The Decision adjusts the organizational structure of Departments, Institutes, and Schools within the Ministry, including mergers, name changes, and new establishments.

Document No.248/TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byNguyễn Khánh — Thủ tướng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date23/04/1996
Effective date23/04/1996
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 248/TTg of the Government Chairman on the organization and restructuring of certain units under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment. The Decision adjusts the organizational structure of Departments, Institutes, and Schools within the Ministry, including mergers, name changes, and new establishments.

Scope of application

Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment reorganizes the Department of Research and Implementation into the Department of Scientific Management, the Department of Technological Development into the Department of Technological Management, and establishes an Office for Technology and Environmental Review of Investment Projects.
  • Renames the Department of Planning and Finance to the Department of Planning.
  • Establishes the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies on Science and Technology from the merger of two existing institutes, along with the establishment of the Department of Accounting and Finance and the School for Training in Science, Technology and Environmental Management.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improves the effectiveness of state management through the restructuring of the organizational apparatus.
  • Negative impact: May cause inconvenience during the transition period and requires time to adapt.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How does this adjustment affect current units?

Current units will be merged, renamed, or newly established according to the decision. For example, the Department of Research and Implementation will be divided into three separate units.

What is the purpose of establishing the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies on Science and Technology?

The purpose is to focus on strategic and policy research on science and technology, resulting from the merger of two existing institutes.

What is the transition timeline?

This Decision does not specify the transition timeline. The transition timeline will be determined by the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment.

What are the functions and responsibilities of the newly established units?

Specific functions and responsibilities of the newly established units are defined by the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, Ministers, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 248-TTg

Hanoi, April 23, 1996

Pursuant to …;

OF THE PRIME MINISTER

ON THE ORGANIZATION AND REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN UNITS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on the Organization of the Government dated September 30, 1992;
Pursuant to Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and state management responsibilities of ministries and ministerial-level agencies; Decree No. 22/CP dated May 22, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment;
At the proposal of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, the Minister, Head of the Organizational-Cadre Department of the Government,

DECISION:

Article 1. Adjusts the organization of certain state management units and public service units under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment as follows:

1. Reorganizes the Research and Implementation Department and the Technology Development Department into three units:

- The Science Management Department,

- The Technology Management Department,

- The Office for Technological and Environmental Assessment of Investment Projects.

2. Renames the Finance Planning Department to the Planning Department.

3. Establishes:

- The Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies on Science and Technology based on the Institute for Strategic Forecasting on Science and Technology and the Institute for Science and Technology Management.

- The Financial Accounting Department,

- The School for Training in Scientific, Technological and Environmental Management based on the reorganization of existing training institutions for management skills in science, technology and environment under the Ministry.

The specific functions and tasks of the units mentioned in Article 1 shall be stipulated by the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment.

Article 2. The Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, the Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

Nguyen Khanh

(Signed)

 

 

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