Decision No. 27/1999/QĐ-TTg On the establishment of the Steering Committee for building the "Vision to 2020"

Decision No. 27/1999/QĐ-TTg establishes the Steering Committee for building the 'Vision to 2020' to implement the strategy for economic and social development. The Steering Committee shall be headed by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment, with Deputy Heads and Members from relevant agencies.

Document No.27/1999/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date23/02/1999
Effective date23/02/1999
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 27/1999/QĐ-TTg establishes the Steering Committee for building the 'Vision to 2020' to implement the strategy for economic and social development. The Steering Committee shall be headed by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment, with Deputy Heads and Members from relevant agencies.

Scope of application

Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (as the permanent agency), Ministers, Heads of agencies at the ministerial level, agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and members of the Steering Committee.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment → serves as the permanent agency to organize and implement the construction of the 'Vision to 2020'.
  • The Steering Committee includes: Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Chairman), Director of the National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities (Deputy Chairman), Vice Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Permanent Member), and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Training, Office of the Government, National Center for Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Strategy and Development, Central Propaganda and Education Board.
  • The funding for organizing and implementing activities of the Steering Committee shall be drawn from the budget for scientific and technological affairs.
  • This Decision shall take effect from the date of issuance.
  • Ministers, Heads of agencies at the ministerial level, agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and members of the Steering Committee for building the 'Vision to 2020' are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Creates a mechanism to concentrate forces from various sectors in the construction of long-term economic and social development strategies.
  • Negative impact: May cause financial costs due to funding being drawn from the state budget.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who comprises the Steering Committee for building the 'Vision to 2020'?

The Steering Committee consists of the Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Chairman), Director of the National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities (Deputy Chairman), Vice Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Permanent Member), and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Training, Office of the Government, National Center for Natural Sciences and Technology, Institute for Strategy and Development, Central Propaganda and Education Board.

Where does the funding for the activities of the Steering Committee come from?

The funding for organizing and implementing activities of the Steering Committee shall be drawn from the budget for scientific and technological affairs.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision shall take effect from the date of issuance.

Which agencies are responsible for enforcing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of agencies at the ministerial level, agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and members of the Steering Committee for building the 'Vision to 2020' are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

How many members does the Steering Committee have?

The Steering Committee includes: Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Chairman), Director of the National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities (Deputy Chairman), Vice Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (Permanent Member), and representatives from six other agencies.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 27/1999/QĐ-TTg

Hanoi, February 23, 1999

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the Steering Committee for Building the "Vision to 2020"

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Pursuant to Notification No. 133/TP-TW dated April 29, 1998 of the Politburo on the development of the ten-year socio-economic strategy from 2001 to 2010;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment at Circular No. 263/TTr-BKHCNMT dated January 29, 1999,

DECISION:

Article 1. Establish the Steering Committee for Building the "Vision to 2020".

Article 2. Entrust the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment to serve as the permanent agency to organize and implement the building of the "Vision to 2020". The members of the Steering Committee for Building the "Vision to 2020" include:

1. The Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment: Chairman,

2. Director of the National Social Sciences and Humanities Research Center: Deputy Chairman,

3. Vice Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment: Standing Member,

4. Members representing the following agencies:

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: One person,

- Ministry of Education and Training: One person,

- Office of the Government: One person,

- National Social Sciences and Humanities Research Center: One person,

- National Natural Sciences and Technology Research Center: One person,

- Institute for Strategy and Development: One person,

- Central Committee's Department of Science and Technology: One person

The Chairman of the Steering Committee for Building the "Vision to 2020" shall be responsible for approving the specific list of committee members and any changes during the implementation of the program in consultation with the aforementioned agencies.

The funding for organizing and implementing the activities of the Steering Committee will be sourced from the budget for scientific and technological affairs.

Article 3This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and municipal people's committees directly under the central government, and members of the Steering Committee for Building the "Vision to 2020" are responsible for enforcing this Decision./.

 

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

Pham Gia Khiem

 

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