1. Call For Papers CONFERENCE – VPS EUROPE Brussels July 18 th -20 th 2008 Development of Vietnam « The European Union, Partner for A Sustainable Vietnam?»

2. 1. Statistics 27 Member States 27 Member States Surface: 4.324.782 km² (3% of the world) Surface: 4.324.782 km² (3% of the world) Population: 500 mio (8% World population) Population: 500 mio (8% World population) GDP EU-27: US$13.060 Billion (27% World GDP) GDP EU-27: US$13.060 Billion (27% World GDP) Euro: 2 nd International Currency Euro: 2 nd International Currency

3. 2. Objectives of the Conference Better Understanding of EU Policy and Aid to Vietnam in A Sustainable Perspective Better Understanding of EU Policy and Aid to Vietnam in A Sustainable Perspective Analyzing Key Issues in Different Sectors to Develop Vietnam Analyzing Key Issues in Different Sectors to Develop Vietnam

4. 3. Fields of Research Socio-Political Vision for A Sustainable Development Socio-Political Vision for A Sustainable Development Use of Energy Resources and Impact on the Environment Use of Energy Resources and Impact on the Environment Tourism Industry and its Impact on the Local Population Tourism Industry and its Impact on the Local Population EU and the Other Key Partners of Vietnam (USA, Japan,..) : A Comparative Approach EU and the Other Key Partners of Vietnam (USA, Japan,..) : A Comparative Approach Student Research & Thesis on Particular Topics Student Research & Thesis on Particular Topics

5. VPS EUROPE – DH2008