Tóm tắt Luận án Tiến sĩ: Quản lý di tích quốc gia đặc biệt ở tỉnh Bắc Giang (nay là tỉnh Bắc Ninh)

The management of cultural heritage, particularly Special National Relics (DTQGĐB), plays a pivotal role in preserving national identity and fostering sustainable development. In Vietnam, these relics, such as those found in Bắc Giang province (now Bắc Ninh), embody profound historical and cultural values, reflecting national spirit and local contributions to revolutionary causes. Despite significant efforts in conservation and promotion, the current management of these sites faces challenges including unclear jurisdictional divisions, inefficient social resource mobilization, and ambiguities in community involvement. Moreover, the recent administrative merger of Bắc Giang and Bắc Ninh necessitates a re-evaluation of existing management frameworks. This study aims to analyze the roles of the State and community in managing DTQGĐB, providing a theoretical and practical foundation to enhance their effectiveness amidst evolving administrative contexts.

Policymakers, cultural heritage managers, researchers in cultural management and sociology, local government officials in areas with historical relics, and community leaders involved in heritage conservation.

This doctoral thesis, titled "Management of Special National Relics in Bắc Giang Province (now Bắc Ninh)," investigates the intricate dynamics of cultural heritage management in Vietnam. Focusing on three crucial Special National Relics (DTQGĐB) – the Xương Giang Victory Site, Yên Thế Uprising Sites, and ATK II Hiệp Hòa – the research critically examines the roles played by the State and local communities. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing case studies, surveys, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, complemented by an interdisciplinary perspective, to thoroughly analyze the current state of DTQGĐB management. A central methodological tool is the application of "role theory" (LTVT) to diagnose issues such as role conflicts, functional overload, and discrepancies between expected and actual contributions of various stakeholders, particularly in the context of the recent administrative boundary change that merged Bắc Giang and Bắc Ninh into a single province. The findings highlight significant shortcomings, including fragmented administrative coordination, ineffective social resource mobilization for conservation, and an underdeveloped role for community participation. The research proposes a suite of scientific and feasible solutions aimed at enhancing management effectiveness. These include refining management decentralization, strengthening inter-agency and inter-level coordination mechanisms, and empowering local communities as active partners in heritage preservation and value promotion. The thesis contributes significantly by being one of the first in-depth studies to apply sociological role theory to Vietnamese cultural heritage management, offering a vivid empirical picture and practical recommendations. Its implications extend to informing policy-making for sustainable DTQGĐB management, fostering better cooperation between state agencies and the public, and ensuring the long-term conservation and utilization of national heritage assets within evolving administrative landscapes.