Community driven development in Vietnam : a review and discussion platform

This study analyzes the support of on-going and future projects in the rural sector. Chapter 1 sets the scene by defining Community Driven Development as it is used by the World Bank, and the way in which community development principles and objectives are embedded in cultural, social and economic policies in Vietnam. Chapter 2 explores the conceptual foundation for understanding what community driven development means in the Vietnam context. Chapter 3 explores the ways in which community-based organizations and local institutions have been evolving in recent years in response to the rapid changes and developments in the rural economy and in household livelihood systems. Chapter 4 reviews the experience that has been gained from Government Program 135 on socio-economic development of communes facing special difficulties. Chapter 5 goes on to look at the experience that has been gained through selected donor and NGO supported projects. Chapter 6 looks towards the future - and explores the prospects and potential options for supporting community driven development initiatives in the poor commune areas over the next few years.