| Author | Nguyen Thi Ai Thu |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-94-24 |
| Subject(s) | Housing--Research--Vietnam--Hanoi
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for award of the degree of Master of
Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-94-24 |
| Abstract | Vietnam has been facing a widespread problem of housing shortage, employment and
income generation. The transformation from a centrally planned economy to a free market has
brought opportunities for development of the private sector on one hand but carried away the
subsidies for State employees on the other despite they are the majority of the labor force in
Hanoi. Factory workers are the poorest group and thus are the first ones effected by inflation
and the uncertain market economy. Housing for workers in Hanoi is an urgent issue and
provides lessons in affordable housing provision to the other market-disadvantaged groups.
The purpose of this study is to review the existing living condition of workers in a case
study area in Hanoi in terms of income, expenditure and existing housing conditions. The
previous housing systems built a specific type of house and offered it to people without
consideration of profit for suppliers or affordability of buyers. This study introduces an
alternative. Based on a profile of workers, their housing preferences and opinions of other
involved actors a new viable housing scheme for workers will be made in terms of suitable
housing types, reasonable cost, rational contribution of workers and efficient developers.
The result of this study shows that attempts of workers are not enough to get equitable
housing in a rapidly urbanizing city. Their very low income and weak and unclear legislation
prevent private sector from getting further involved in low-cost housing development. This
problem cannot be solved by any monopoly sector but by cooperation. The factory should play
the role of organizer who manages contributions of workers; invests, builds, distributes,
explores and maintains housing estates. The government should give subsidies in terms of land
and infrastructure or basic investment for workers through their organizer. The Municipality
controls development of worker housing zones by strict housing standards and strong
legislation. The private companies should take part as contractors. If this process is well
managed, the housing scheme will become reality. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-94-24 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sheng, Yap Kioe |
| Examination Committee(s) | Whitney, Joseph B. R. ;Lefebvre, Bernard G.
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Norway ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |