Project Beneficiary Assessment: The Central Highlands Poverty Reduction Project
Central Highlands Poverty Reduction Project (GNTN) targets the 130 poorest communes in the 26 poorest districts in six provinces of the Central Highlands and South Central Coast of Vietnam (Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces). The project aims to improve the local living standards through assistance in […]
Rural household survey for “Towards more profitable and sustainable vegetable farming systems in north-western Vietnam” project
The overall aim of the project is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of smallholder vegetable farmers in north western Vietnam through improved market engagement and integrated resource and disease management practices. The project will particularly focus on women and ethnic minorities engaged in horticultural value chains in several districts in Lao Cai province. The […]
Analysis of the baseline survey data supporting the impact assessment of Central Highlands Poverty Reduction Project
The objective of the Baseline Survey (BLS) is to provide the Government of Vietnam, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the World Bank an original database for analyzing living standards, infrastructure, and livelihoods of the project’s localities (commune, district, province). This provides an appropriate design for project activities to reduce poverty and improve livelihood […]
Policy guide on private sector development and chronic poverty
This project aims to investigate the association between poverty dynamics and involvement in the private sector, particularly the non-farming sector. MDRI’s qualitative and quantitative work contributes to the study by answering the underlying questions: What are the opportunities and constraints that individuals and their families face when transforming their one-person/family business into a profitable SME […]
Household panel surveys on Impact of shocks on the vulnerability to poverty: Consequences for the development of emerging South East Asian economy
This project analyzes the role of shocks and risks for the development of poor countries and emerging market economies. Central to the analysis of these factors is the concept of vulnerability. Target countries of this research are Thailand and Vietnam, who have both experienced high rates of economic growth and success in poverty reduction, but […]
Evaluation of the long-term development cooperation between the UK and Vietnam
Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) partnered with Landell Mills Limited (LML), a renowned global development consulting firm, to carry out the evaluation of the long-term development cooperation between the UK and Vietnam. The study will provide insight into the UK’s development assistance to Vietnam over the last 20 years, assess the impact of the UK’s […]
Impact evaluation of poverty reduction policies and programs in Ho Chi Minh City 2013
This assignment evaluated poverty reduction policies and programmes carried out by the Ho Chi Minh City Steering Committee in order to provide a basis for updating, revising, and finalizing the Poverty Reduction Strategy of the city. With impressive economic growth and rigorous poverty reduction policy implementation, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has succeeded in eradicating poverty […]