These international courses were funded by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme under the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
Dr. Tran Cong Thanh attended the international training course on “Infrastructure Development Risk Management: Lessons from India” organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). The course aimed to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge on India’s infrastructure development across sectors such as transport, energy, social infrastructure, digital technology, and telecommunications, while also strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and India.
The programme was professionally designed and delivered by leading experts in infrastructure development in India, with the participation of 35 experienced public administrators from 17 countries across four continents. The curriculum covered contemporary infrastructure development strategies in areas including seaports, airports, metro systems and road transport, social infrastructure (schools, hospitals, communities, and tourism), as well as national and international digital and telecommunications infrastructure. It also explored project management approaches integrating digital technologies and GIS, along with applications of digital tools in modern infrastructure governance.
Engaging in group discussions and interactive management models.
A variety of teaching methods were employed, including expert lectures, group discussions and presentations, case studies, field visits, and direct engagement with infrastructure systems and management models in national-level infrastructure projects, aviation operations, and metro systems.
The course provided participants with a comprehensive overview of India’s infrastructure development landscape, including opportunities, challenges, and contemporary governance approaches to building efficient, cost-effective infrastructure that serves national development.
Participants also gained insights into the importance of Indo-Pacific regional cooperation in advancing sustainable and prosperous infrastructure systems. In addition, practical skills in infrastructure project management and the application of technology in project and infrastructure operations were enhanced.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phuong Mai attended the training course “Educational Planning and Administration for Educational Administrators” at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi. The programme provided valuable insights into educational planning, leadership, and school governance.
The course brought together 27 experienced education administrators from 16 countries. Over the two-week programme, participants explored key areas such as educational planning, leadership, school governance, technology integration in education, and inclusive education. Sessions on school management, accountability mechanisms, and the role of education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were particularly impactful.
Indian experts shared valuable experiences in governance and quality assurance within India’s education system—one of the largest and most diverse in the world, with a vast learner population and significant linguistic diversity across regions.
During the programme, participants also delivered presentations on their respective national education systems and engaged in discussions on challenges in education management toward achieving the SDGs, particularly SDG 4 on quality education.
Impact & Outlook
The two training programmes provided International School lecturers with practical knowledge, enhancing their management, teaching, and research capacities. They also offered opportunities for cultural exchange and professional networking with peers from various countries, contributing to promoting the image of the International School to the global community.
In the coming time, it is expected that more lecturers from the International School will apply for and be selected to participate in valuable training opportunities under the ITEC Programme.
