Chương 5 Nghị định 11/2014/NĐ-CP: Quản lý nhà nước về hoạt động thông tin khoa học và công nghệ

Chapter V

STATE MANAGEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ACTIVITIES

Article 33. Contents of state management of science and technology information activities

1. To elaborate, promulgate and organize the implementation of legal documents on science and technology information activities.

2. To formulate and direct the implementation of strategies, master plans, plans and policies on development of science and technology information activities.

3. To elaborate, promulgate and prescribe the application of standards and technical regulations and techno-economic norms in the field of science and technology information.

4. To formulate plans on investment in development, maintenance and operation of information infrastructure of and the national database on science and technology information.

5. To manage the communication of science and technology tasks, to register and store the outcomes, and provide information on the application, of these tasks.

6. To organize and manage information transactions of technologies and devices.

7. To organize international cooperation and integration in science and technology information.

8. To manage human resource training, re-training and development; to study and apply science and technology in the field of science and technology information. To inspect, examine and settle complaints and denunciations and handle law violations in the field of science and technology information.

Article 34. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Science and Technology

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall assist the Government in performing the uniform state management of science and technology information activities nationwide.

2. The Ministry of Science and Technology has the following tasks and powers:

a/ To promulgate according to its competence or submit to the competent authorities for promulgation and organize the implementation of legal documents related to science and technology information activities, to build, operate and develop information infrastructure of and the national database on science and technology;

b/ To promulgate according to its competence or submit to the competent authorities for promulgation and organize the implementation of strategies, policies, master plans, and plans on development and modernization of science and technology information activities, to build, operate and develop information infrastructure and the national science and technology database;

c/ To promulgate, guide and examine the implementation of technical processes and regulations, and techno-economic standards and norms applicable to science and technology information activities, to build, operate and develop information infrastructure and the national science and technology database;

d/ To assume the prime responsibility for coordination in adding, updating and sharing science and technology information sources nationwide, which are purchased with state budget funds; to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with ministries, sectors and localities in, assessing the effectiveness of science and technology information activities and state budget investment in these activities;

dd/ To assume the prime responsibility for the formation, maintenance, development and operation of information infrastructure and the national science and technology database; to develop technical foundations for ministries, sectors and localities to collect, process and integrate such data and information into the national science and technology database according to the uniform sequence and operations;

e/ To direct the organization and management of the communication of science and technology tasks, to register and store the outcomes, and provide information on the results of application, of these tasks;

g/ To organize and manage information transactions on technologies and devices;

h/ To direct the application of advanced technologies in science and technology information activities; to maintain and develop the national research and training information network and the national science and technology information portal;

i/ To direct, manage and organize scientific research and technological development activities in science and technology information activities, to build and operate information infrastructure and the national science and technology database;

k/ To direct, manage and organize the training and re-training to improve professional qualifications and skills of cadres, civil servants and public employees engaged in science and technology information activities;

l/ To direct, manage and organize international cooperation activities of science and technology information, information infrastructure and the national science and technology database in accordance with law;

m/ To inspect and handle law violations in science and technology information activities, and build and operate information infrastructure and the national science and technology database in accordance with law;

n/ To organize the publishing of Vietnam’s annual official state publication and other publications on science and technology; to publicize the list, outcomes, and results of application of domestic science and technology tasks.

Article 35. Responsibilities of ministries, ministerial-level agencies and government- attached agencies

1. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies and government-attached agencies shall perform the state management of science and technology information activities within the scope of their management and have the following responsibilities:

a/ To perform the state management of, and take responsibility for, science and technology information activities in the assigned sectors and fields; to form, maintain and develop ministerial-level focal points for science and technology information as prescribed in Article 26 of this Decree;

b/ To coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology in directing the updating, sharing and integration of data on science and technology activities and potentials of ministries and sectors into the national science and technology database; to maintain, develop and operate science and technology information infrastructure in service of science and technology activities of ministries and sectors; to invest in, support and maintain the connection between their science and technology organizations and the national research and training information network;

c/ To direct the development of information sources under their management in line with the national orientations for development of science and technology information sources;

d/ To direct the formation and management of science and technology databases, information and statistics;

dd/ To manage and use funds for science and technology information activities, to form and develop information infrastructure and science and technology database under their management properly, effectively and in conformity with the characteristics and progresses of plans on science and technology information activities.

2. Ministries and sectors shall invest in the formation and modernization of information infrastructure, science and technology databases, technical and physical foundations for public organizations with the science and technology information function.

3. The Ministry of Finance shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology, ministries, sectors and provincial-level People’s Committees in, balancing budgets for science and technology information activities.

Article 36. Responsibilities of provincial-level People’s Committees

Provincial-level People’s Committees shall perform the state management of science and technology information activities in their localities and have the following responsibilities:

1. To promulgate according to their competence and organize the implementation of legal documents, mechanisms, policies and plans on development of science and technology information activities; to form, maintain and develop provincial-level focal points for science and technology information under provincial-level Science and Technology Departments as specified in Article 27 of this Decree, ensuring necessary conditions for implementing science and technology information activities.

2. To direct the communication, registration and storage of outcomes and results of application of science and technology tasks under Chapter II of this Decree.

3. To manage and use funds for science and technology information activities properly and efficiently; to ensure full, prompt and appropriate provision of funds in conformity with the characteristics and progresses of plans on science and technology information activities in order to achieve local and national objectives and tasks of science and technology development.

4. To direct the updating, sharing and connection of data on local science and technology activities and potentials with the national science and technology database; to maintain, develop and operate science and technology information infrastructure in service of local science and technology information activities.

5. To invest in the building and modernization of information infrastructure and technical and physical foundations for provincial-level organizations with the science and technology information function; to ensure funds for the formation, maintenance and development of science and technology databases, information and statistics.

6. To inspect, examine or coordinate in inspection and examination of the observance of the law on science and technology information activities, to form and operate the database thereof; to settle complaints and denunciation and handle violations of the law on science and technology according to their competence.