Farmland loss and livelihood outcomes: a microeconometric analysis of household surveys in Vietnam

Tuyến, Trần Quang; Lim, Steven; Cameron, Michael P.; Huong, Vu Van

doi:10.1080/13547860.2014.908539

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“…Household size had a negative effect on per capita income in both models in Table 5. This finding is in line with several studies in rural Honduras (Jansen, Pender, Damon, Wielemaker, & Schipper, 2006) and peri-urban Vietnam (Tran, Lim, Cameron, & Van, 2014),which show that having more dependent members, and more family members in general, seems to reduce per capita income. Keeping all other variables constant, Model 1shows that an additional family member results in a decrease in annual per capita income of about 2.643 million VND (125.86 USD).…”

Section: Determinants Of Household Welfaresupporting

confidence: 91%

Heterogeneous impacts of provincial governance on household welfare in Vietnam

Tran

Doan

et al. 2018

Int J Soc Welfare

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This study investigated the role of provincial governance in the growth of per capita income of Vietnamese households, using a balanced panel data set for the period 2012–2014. Although we found no evidence for the influence of provincial governance when a linear fixed‐effect regression estimator was used, the results from a fixed‐effect quantile regression estimator revealed that provincial governance has a positive effect on all groups (but not the poorest) and that the effect tends to be greater for better‐off households. In addition, we found that wage employment plays a larger role in the income growth of poorer households, whereas returns on education are greater for richer households. The findings suggest that a mean regression approach that looks only a t the role of explanatory variables on mean household welfare, and does not consider differences in the distribution of household welfare, may miss some heterogeneity that is of interest to policymakers. Key Practitioner Message: • Using a quantile regression approach has allowed the current study to provide new insight into the role of household‐related factors in household welfare. • Finding shows that good governance tends to provide greater benefits to richer households than to other groups in the population.

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Section: Determinants Of Household Welfaresupporting

confidence: 91%

Heterogeneous impacts of provincial governance on household welfare in Vietnam

Tran

Doan

et al. 2018

Int J Soc Welfare

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“…Larger labor endowments push rural households into nonfarm activities in most countries . Younger members are more likely to participate in offfarm activities in China (Huang et al, 2009) and Vietnam (Tuyen et al, 2014a). Men are more likely than women to be wage earners in off-farm activities, while women are more likely than man to engage in nonfarm self-employment in Vietnam (Tuyen et al, 2014b), Ghana and India (Mattingly and Gregory, 2006).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the intensity of nonfarm participation among ethnic minorities in Northwest Mountains, Vietnam

Tran

Doan

2016

International Journal of Social Economics

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Purpose -Little econometric evidence exists on the determinants of nonfarm participation among ethnic minorities in Vietnam. The purpose of this paper is to examine the intensity of nonfarm participation and its correlates among ethnic minority households in Northwest Mountainsthe poorest region of Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach -Factors affecting the level of nonfarm participation were examined by using a fractional logit model. In addition, regression analysis using analysis of variance models were used to compare the mean of household characteristics and assets between households with and without nonfarm employment. Findings -The study found that households depended heavily on agriculture for subsistence and their access to nonfarm employment is very limited. Households with nonfarm employment had much higher levels of education, income, assets and a much lower level of poverty than those without nonfarm participation. The intensity of nonfarm participation is positively associated with education levels, proportion of male working members and fixed assets but negatively correlated with the size of annual crop land and water surface for aquaculture. Also, the presence of nonfarm opportunities and paved roads in a commune increases the intensity of nonfarm participation for households living in that commune. Practical implications -The findings suggest that any poverty alleviation policies should aim at improving the access of ethnic minorities to education and nonfarm job opportunities. Originality/value -The study offers the first evidence of factors affecting the intensity of nonfarm participation among ethnic minorities in the study area.

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“…With respect to income and livelihoods, Le (2007) states that only 16.1 per cent of households surveyed stated that their income increased after land loss. Other studies have shown that farmland loss has indirect positive effects on livelihoods via its positive effects on non-farm participation in urbanising areas (Tuyen et al, 2014b). changes to livelihood vary greatly under the effects of urbanisation.…”

Section: Livelihood Dynamics: a Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Livelihoods in peri-urban zones are dynamic as a result of advantageous access to urban labour markets (Wit, 2011;Tuyen et al, 2014aTuyen et al, , 2014bTacoli, 2004). Almost all households in this study pursue a diversified livelihood in which farm and non-farm activities are combined.…”

Section: Livelihood Dynamics After Land Lossmentioning

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“…Between 2001 and 2010, nearly one million hectares of agricultural land were compulsorily acquired for non-agricultural activities (World Bank, 2011), and approximately 630,000 households and 2.5 million people were directly impacted by land loss (Mai Thanh, 2009). Previous studies conducted in the largest cities have attempted to investigate the impact of land loss on the livelihoods of affected people (Tuyen et al, 2014a;Do, 2006;Nguyen, 2009;Le, 2007;Tuyen et al, 2014b). These studies have shown mixed socio-economic impacts of land acquisition in terms of employment, agricultural production, food security and social issues.…”

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Compulsory land acquisition for urban expansion: livelihood reconstruction after land loss in Hue’s peri-urban areas, Central Vietnam

Nguyen¹,

Westen²,

Zoomers³

2017

International Development Planning Review

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Land acquisition for urbanisation in Vietnam has become a hot topic, attracting attention not only from land administrators, but also from the media and politicians. This paper draws on the case of Hue to investigate how farmers reconstruct their livelihoods after land loss. The findings indicate that the majority of people are able to reconstruct their livelihoods with better living conditions. Besides the employment opportunities derived from an expanding local economy, such as in Hue, remaining in the same physical environment and the retention of social networks are important factors for successful livelihood reconstruction. However, there are emerging issues that challenge equitable development and sustainable livelihoods, such as increased vulnerability for the elderly and infirm after land loss, in addition to the difficulties casual workers may face in the long term. The capacity of households to adapt to new situations, training, consultations and social security systems for the affected farmers should, therefore, be taken into account.

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Farmland loss and livelihood outcomes: a microeconometric analysis of household surveys in Vietnam

Cited by 49 publications

References 25 publications

Heterogeneous impacts of provincial governance on household welfare in Vietnam

Heterogeneous impacts of provincial governance on household welfare in Vietnam

Factors affecting the intensity of nonfarm participation among ethnic minorities in Northwest Mountains, Vietnam

Compulsory land acquisition for urban expansion: livelihood reconstruction after land loss in Hue’s peri-urban areas, Central Vietnam

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