Vietnam’s Leading Institute for Planning, Policy, and Development Strategy
Driving long-term national interests through research-based insight, strategic foresight, and execution-level experience
About Us
The Planning and Development Institute (PDI), established under Decision No. 752/QĐ-LHHVN (12 July 2019) and operating within the Vietnam Union of Scientific and Technological Associations (VUSTA), is committed to shaping Vietnam’s long-term socio-economic trajectory.
Our Leadership
Dr. Dang Huy Dong - Founder & President Former Vice Minister of Planning and Investment Former Deputy Chairman, Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission
Mr. Dang Huy Dong is one of Vietnam's most respected policy thinkers, with nearly four decades of leadership across central government and Party institutions. His career spans national planning, institutional reform, investment governance, and long-term policy design.
Renowned for his strategic clarity and execution experience, Mr. Dong brings a unique combination of policy vision, on-the-ground understanding of Vietnam's governance system, and deep multi-agency networks. These strengths position PDI as a trusted partner capable of bridging strategy with practical implementation.
As Founder and President, he guides PDI with a mission focused on national resilience, sustainable development, and evidence-based policy-making.
What Guides Our Work
Vietnam is entering a decisive phase of national development, an era requiring disciplined governance, strategic foresight, and policies aligned with long-term national interests. PDI aligns its work around four foundational priorities:
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Independence, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy Safeguarding Vietnam's ability to shape its own development path amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
Independence, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy
Safeguarding Vietnam's ability to shape its own development path amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
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Economic Modernization & Productivity Growth Promoting innovation-led, high-value development by modernizing infrastructure, elevating domestic enterprise capability, and enhancing labor productivity to reach high-income status by 2045.
Economic Modernization & Productivity Growth
Promoting innovation-led, high-value development by modernizing infrastructure, elevating domestic enterprise capability, and enhancing labor productivity to reach high-income status by 2045.
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Green, Sustainable & Climate-Resilient Development Embedding climate resilience, low-carbon pathways, and resource efficiency into all levels of national and provincial planning.
Green, Sustainable & Climate-Resilient Development
Embedding climate resilience, low-carbon pathways, and resource efficiency into all levels of national and provincial planning.
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Science, Technology & Innovation Capacity Strengthening Vietnam's technological potential to move up global value chains, support digital transformation, and secure long-term competitiveness.
Science, Technology & Innovation Capacity
Strengthening Vietnam's technological potential to move up global value chains, support digital transformation, and secure long-term competitiveness.
Our Core Capabilities
PDI's strengths are rooted in decades of policy-making experience and deep engagement with Vietnam's development system:
Strategic Insight and Policy Expertise
Strategic Insight and Policy Expertise 
Robust understanding of socio-economic frameworks, governance structures, and long-term national development orientations.
Government and Institutional Connectivity Trusted relationships across ministries, provincial governments, and implementation agencies, ensuring relevance and feasibility of recommendations.
Multidisciplinary Expertise Capabilities spanning clean energy, infrastructure, urban development, digital transformation, land management, and public - private partnerships.
Execution-Oriented Approach 
Ability to turn policy objectives into realistic action plans grounded in administrative and institutional realities.
Strategic Insight and Policy Expertise
Robust understanding of socio-economic frameworks, governance structures, and long-term national development orientations.
Government and Institutional Connectivity
Trusted relationships across ministries, provincial governments, and implementation agencies, ensuring relevance and feasibility of recommendations.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Capabilities spanning clean energy, infrastructure, urban development, digital transformation, land management, and public - private partnerships.
Execution-Oriented Approach
Ability to turn policy objectives into realistic action plans grounded in administrative and institutional realities.
Our Core Activities
Strategic Planning & Socio-Economic Research
- National, regional, and provincial development strategies
- Economic modelling, scenario planning, and forecasting
- Master planning aligned with Vietnam's unified planning system
Investment Strategy & Implementation Support
- FDI and domestic investment advisory
- Feasibility assessments and impact analysis
- Cross-agency coordination for complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Execution pathways for strategic development initiatives
Policy Advisory & High-Level Consulting
- Legislative and regulatory analysis
- Socio-economic policy advisory for central and local governments
- Evidence-based recommendations for development
- Expert seminars, strategic workshops, and policy dialogues
Government-Private Sector Engagement
- Dialogue facilitation between policymakers and industry
- Identification of investment and development opportunities
- Guidance on regulatory and administrative navigation
Our Strategic Initiatives & Projects
Airport City (Aerotropolis) Seminar
Co-organized with the Central Economic Commission, bringing together 200 experts from 70 organizations to examine airport-urban integration with leading global partners (NACO, Arthur D. Little).
Hanoi | 2019
Da Nang Master Plan
Lead consultant developing the city's forward-looking urban strategy and investment roadmap for sustainable, globally competitive growth.
Da Nang | 2024
Bac Lieu LNG to Power Project
Policy and investment advisory for Vietnam's first FDI-financed turnkey LNG-to-power project, supporting national energy transition and diversification.
Ca Mau | Ongoing
Clean Energy & Infrastructure Finances Studies
Technical input supporting national frameworks for renewable energy, transportation, and strategic infrastructure financing.
Hanoi | Ongoing
Land Management and Acquisition Framework Study
Commissioned by MONRE to enhance transparency, governance, and efficiency in land-use planning and acquisition processes.
Hanoi | Ongoing
Partner With Us
PDI collaborates with central ministries and provincial governments, international organizations and development partners, research institutions and universities, and investors committed to sustainable, high-quality development.
We welcome partnerships in:
- National, regional, and municipal development planning
- Strategic policy and socio-economic research
- Investment advisory and public - private cooperation
- Major development programs requiring cross-agency coordination
Our partnerships are grounded in Vietnam's long-term national interests, a shared vision for sustainable growth, and a commitment to helping Vietnam and its municipalities develop strong, future-ready development pathways.