This paper provides a review of academic governance and leadership in Vietnam at both the national and institutional levels, focusing more on the public sector. It also provides an analysis of new policy developments aimed at achieving higher education reform. There have been significant changes over the last three decades regarding governance structures and mechanisms in higher education Vietnam. These changes have been in response to the need for more decentralization and greater consistency with international practices. Increased autonomy for public higher education institutions has been one major achievement. More attention is needed, though, regarding accountability mechanisms. The role of the academic community in higher education leadership also needs to be strengthened by providing more fully for participation by academic staff members in university decision-making process. The privatization of higher education has contributed substantially to higher education development in Vietnam, but the private sector continues to be a focus for ongoing debate because of a perceived need for more improvements.

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越南的学术治理和领导力：趋势与挑战

本文对越南在国家和机构两级的学术治理和领导力进行了回顾，重点是公共部门。它还分析了旨在实现高等教育改革的新政策发展。在过去的三十年中，越南高等教育的治理结构和机制发生了重大变化。这些变化是为了应对进一步下放权力和与国际惯例保持更大一致性的需要。公立高等教育机构自主权的提高是一项重大成就。但是，在问责机制方面需要更多的关注。学术界在高等教育领导中的作用也需要通过更充分地让学术人员参与大学决策过程来加强。高等教育的私有化为越南的高等教育发展做出了巨大贡献，但是由于人们认为需要进一步改善，因此私营部门仍然是进行中辩论的焦点。