Local development under a decentralized administration : A case study of Soc Son district, Vietnam | |
| Author | Dinh Pham Hien |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AC-99-06 |
| Subject(s) | Decentralization in government--Vietnam--Soc Son Rural development--Vietnam--Soc Son |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. AC-99-06 |
| Abstract | Since the socialist system was established, Vietnam had a centrally planned system for development. After the 'Doi Moi' policy on liberalization, the government has adopted a policy to decentralize some of the responsibilities to sub-national units. This study examined the decentralization process and some of its effects. The process of decentralization in Vietnam could be considered as deconcentration of administration and delegation of certain degree of authority to sub-national units rather than devolution of decision taking powers and control of financial resources by democratically elected local governments. The sub-national units: Provinces, Districts and Communes have been given authority to take decisions on certain development activities such as delivery of rural services. The financial decentralization also has taken place to a certain extent Now the subnational units are able to mobilize local resources and utilize those resources for local development. A limited degree of freedom to decide how to utilize funds from the central government rests with the sub-national units. In addition to the administrative and financial decentralization of the government, the study identified that a certain degree of decentralization has occurred in mass organizations such as Women's Union, Farmer's Union. They are now in a position to mobilize local resources and decide how those resources can be utilized. If the decentralization is to bring expected benefits, the institutional capacity of the sub-national units need to be strengthened. Devolution of power and financial decentralization should be implemented gradually. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. AC-99-06 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural, Conservation and Rural Development (AC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Wickramanayake, B.W.E.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Dale, Reidar;Soparth Pongquan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |