State Effectiveness at Managing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Innovation in Vietnam

This article examines state effectiveness in the context of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Vietnam as its case study. Through mixed methods including surveys with public servants, it evaluates perceptions of state effectiveness at managing resources, promoting sustainable development, and facilitating social participation in governance. Additionally, it explores how government policies and management systems are adapting to modern challenges, including digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic changes. Surveys focused on several factors—human resources, businesses, digital transformation, the environment, and social welfare. Data was collected from 481 public servants at different levels of government, and analyzed using SPSS 20 software to identify correlations and impacts. My results reveal that human resources, businesses, digital transformation, and environmental factors significantly contribute to perceptions of state performance, driving improvements in governance efficiency and sustainable development. Conversely, social welfare was found to have an insignificant effect. While economic and environmental considerations are crucial, more research is needed to explore the indirect impacts of social welfare on governance. Based on these results, the paper offers several recommendations for improving government management, emphasizing the need for advancing digital transformation, enhancing human resource capacity, supporting businesses, and strengthening environmental policies to ensure long-term sustainable development and effective state performance.