INNOTECH Governing Board Member Representing Vietnam, Dr. Phan Minh Duc, Hosts Centre Director Dr. Ravago at Da Nang University to Advance AI Policy and Data Hub
DA NANG, VIETNAM – INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago engaged with Dr. Phan Minh Duc—Minister and Chairman of the Governing Council of Da Nang University and INNOTECH Governing Board member representing Vietnam—to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at transforming education across Southeast Asia. The meeting, held at Da Nang University and hosted by Dr. Phan, centered on two major initiatives: the development of a regional policy framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, and the upcoming INNOTECH Hub—a regional knowledge-sharing platform designed to foster innovation, equity, and system-wide educational reform.
The gathering brought together university leaders to explore opportunities for joint research, policy development, and education innovation. Dr. Ravago outlined the vision for the INNOTECH Hub as a trusted repository providing streamlined access to curated datasets and research on educational technology, innovation, and systemic transformation. The platform aims to empower researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders by promoting equitable access to quality data and evidence-based resources.
“We are building the INNOTECH Hub not just as a platform, but as a regional movement to democratize access to high-quality education data and research,” said Dr. Ravago. “Together with the regional AI policy framework, this reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and future-ready education system across Southeast Asia.”
The group also discussed the development of an AI policy framework to guide the ethical, inclusive, and strategic adoption of AI technologies in improving learning outcomes, teaching, and education governance throughout the region.
Representatives from Da Nang University included Dr. Phan Minh Duc; Ho Long Ngoc; Dr. Nguyen Duc Quan, Vice Director, Department of Science and International Cooperation; members of the Department of Academic Affairs and Educational Quality Assurance; Dr. Duong Minh Quan, Associate Professor, Department of Student Affairs, Corporate Relations and Communication; Dr. Bui Huynh Nguyen; Trinh Quang Chinh, Office of Research and International Cooperation, University of Economics; and an official from the Department of Science and International Cooperation.
INNOTECH Associate Jesset Marcelo also participated in the visit.
The meeting underscored the importance of strategic partnerships and regional collaboration to drive educational innovation and transformation. Insights from Dr. Phan Minh Duc are expected to significantly inform INNOTECH’s efforts to empower learners as future changemakers.
