Brain Drain [PDF]

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BRAIN DRAIN Few months ago, a young Vietnamese talent named Nhat Minh - "Google boy" answered the question of his return to Viet Nam after winning the competition "Road to Mount Olympia" that: “Let the time tells”. A lot of people consider it as an evasive reply. A fan of football joked back: “Yes, when Viet Nam won World Cup”. As a matter of fact, there exist numerous Vietnamese talents willing to reside in and work overseas, whether they are self-sufficient or awarded scholarship. What is more, even some individuals who are offered studying opportunities by state institutions willing to pay back for their stay in developed countries. The most typical example is the competition "Road to Mount Olympia" of Vietnam Nation Television (VTV3). Before the championship of Nhat Minh, most of the winners did not return (13/14 people). Someone regard the show as a failure and rename it "Australian Got Talent 2.0". For those who do not return convince that in Viet Nam, neither a good remuneration system nor basic conditions does it have for developing at full capacity, they can still contribute to the Nation even if they work for another country. Contrary to these seemingly selfish words, some international organizations or governments of developed countries point out that the poor countries themselves need to invest in education. They willing to offer scholarships to talented people from these countries to return and change their homeland. Some other overseas scholarship programs also make students pledge to return, for example Chevening. Despite of those efforts, the movement of intellectual resources from developing countries to developed countries makes the gap between rich and poor countries more and more increasing and the poor countries again face more difficulty in retain their talents. “Brain drain” in Vietnam is also big problem. Share your views on this issue. Suggest to discuss: 1. What is brain drain? What is the reason? Is brain drain relevant in an increasingly globalized world?

2. You are going to study abroad, will you come back? Or come back in Tet holiday only? And why? 3. What are the positive and negative effects of brain drain/ human capital flight? 4. Vietnam lacks the conditions to retain talent, and just talents themselves can change the situation, what are solutions to “brain drain” in Vietnam. 5. What do you think of those who went away, and who returned to dedicate to their homeland? Share your views on the responsibility or contribution of a citizen to the Nation.