MINISTRY OF PLANNING MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
AND INVESTMENT AND TRAINING
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
LE HONG GIANG
INNOVATING THE MODEL OF ECONOMIC ZONE DEVELOPMENT IN
THE QUANG NINH PROVINCE
DURING INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
Major: Economic development
Code: 9 31 01 05
SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS
HANOI - 2019
The thesis is accomplished in
Central Institute for Economic Management
Supervisors:
1. Dr. Tran Kim Hao
2. Dr. Nguyen Trong Len
Reviewer 1: Assoc. Prof., Dr. Bui Tat Thang
Reviewer 2 Assoc. Prof., Dr. Dan Duc Hiep
Reviewer 3: Dr. Dang Duc Dam
The thesis will be reported in the Institute of Thesis meeting at the Central
Institute for Economic Management at the time ... .. ... day ... month ... year
2019
The thesis is available at:
- Library of Central Institute for Economic Management
- National Library, Hanoi
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INTRODUCTION
1. The need of studying the topic
Economic zones have the same purpose to attract resources, to create growth
poles, where new institutions, mechanisms and policies are expected to create
breakthroughs. From the pilot model of policy mechanisms in Mong Cai
border gate area (1996), Quang Ninh has accelerated the development of the
economic zone model. However, economic zones in Quang Ninh in particular,
the country in general has not achieved the expected success.
In order for the economic zones of the Quang Ninh province to meet the local
socio-economic development objectives, it is necessary to have an appropriate
economic zone model. Therefore, the topic was selected by the doctoral
student as a doctoral thesis.
2. The purpose and meaning of the thesis research
The study of the thesis topic is to build a basic theoretical framework to
interpret the factors affecting the economic zone development model in a
province-level locality. Since then, giving directions, views and proposing
solutions to innovating the model of economic zone development in the Quang
Ninh province during international economic integration.
The thesis has new knowledge contributions: (1) Theoretical: Research on EZ
development model in a locality provincial level during international economic
integration. (2) Regarding the practice: Researching the reality of the process
of developing the model of EZ development in the Quang Ninh province
during international economic integration. Proposing a number of proposals,
proposing renovation of economic zone development model in the Quang Ninh
province during international economic integration.
3. Structure of the thesis
The main content consists of 4 chapters: CHAPTER 1: Overview of research
projects related to the thesis topic. CHAPTER 2: Rationale for renovation the
economic zone development model in a province-level locality during
international economic integration. CHAPTER 3: Research on the status of
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economic zone development model in the Quang Ninh province. CHAPTER 4:
Innovation of economic zone development model in the Quang Ninh province
during international economic integration.
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF RESEARCHES ON THE
DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ZONE
1.1. Overview of researches related to economic zone development model
1.1.1. Overview of studies published abroad
Jong Cheol Lee (2014), Challenges and experiences in building and
developing Incheon Free Economic Zone (Korea), [37], an overview analysis
of Incheon EZ; highlighting the natural characteristics, infrastructure, human
resources, finance, science and technology... Shenzhen University (2014),
Experience of successful development of Chinese special economic zone model
- Innovation in Shenzhen financial reform, [45], mainly referring to the
financial industry, explains Shenzhen's development. Farole, T. and G. Akinci,
World Bank (2011), Special Economic Zones: Progress, Emerging
Challenges, and Future Directions, [59] have raised issues of investment
attraction and job creation, give lessons learned from Honduras, America,
China, Singapore.... Wei Dat Chi (2014), Implementing a strategic
transformation of the economic development model from outward to open,
[12], analyzed the economic model as an institution to participate in
international assignment in the context of economic globalization.
1.1.2. Overview of published studies in Vietnam
Ministry of Industry and Trade (2013), Developing economic zone of border
gate in Vietnam, [4], Overview of the current status of border gate economic
zones and border trade ... Vo Dai Luoc (2010), Research on special economic
zones, [38] Research on development of Open economic zones in the world in
the context of international economic integration. Nguyen Xuan Thang (2014),
The issue of building special economic zones in the era of globalization, [51],
gave an overview of the issue of building special economic zones, analyzing
the core factors in economic development. sacrifice. Bui Tat Thang (2014),
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The issue of building special economic zones, [45], Analyzing the key
characteristics of successful economic zones, mentioning the lessons learned
from the above special economic zones. gender; proposing economic zone
policy in Vietnam. Huynh The Du, Dinh Cong Khai, Huynh Trung Dung,
Hoang Van Thang, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung (2017), From the economic zone
to develop and link the region: creating institutional Proposing development
orientations, models and methods to promote and solutions to develop
economic zones in the Quang Ninh province during international economic
integration.
1.1.3. Summarize the evaluation of unresolved issues (gaps) and some issues
that the thesis focuses on
Each topic, study, article has different approaches. But: (1) there is no
comprehensive research, system of EZ development in the Quang Ninh
province. (2) policy recommendations only stop raising qualitative views,
proposing and proposing common solutions. (3) much research is more
practical and practical than summarizing practice to build theoretical
framework or model design. (4) There is no research on the developing EZ
model for a province like Quang Ninh. (5) Evaluating the factors affecting the
economic zone model, there are no comprehensive assessments.
Since then, the thesis focus on: (1) Systematizing, interpreting and clarifying
theoretical and practical issues of the economic zone development model
during economic integration. Internationally, (2) Analyzing and assessing the
current situation of developing economic zones in the Quang Ninh province:
Vietnam's economic, social and external development.
1.2. Direction to solve research problems of the thesis
1.2.1. Objectives and research questions of the thesis topic
General research objectives: Development theoretical framework and
solutions to innovate the EZ development model in the Quang Ninh province
during international economic integration. Specific research objectives: (1)
The system and contribute to perfecting the theoretical basis of the economic
zone, the model of economic zone development during international economic
