Impact of Vietnam’s Covid-19 Response on Vulnerable Groups

Abstract

Our research shows how Vietnam’s Covid-19 policy response has influenced Vietnamese migrant workers and counter-trafficking work, particularly in border areas. Vietnam is a major labour exporter and is in the top ten countries that receive international remittances. Examining the impact of the pandemic means taking into account the livelihoods and wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of overseas migrant workers. This briefing considers the impact of Vietnam’s policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic on such workers and supports adjustments in policy planning.

Pandemic Preparedness, Covid Collective Phase 2 Helpdesk Report No. 3

“…Due to limited data on these groups, as well as bureaucratic delays, low disbursement rates, and limited transparency, many struggled to access targeted relief in some areas, meaning that they had to rely on civil society organisations. However, many were excluded, even from these initiatives, due to speaking languages other than the Vietnamese used in civil society campaigns (Do et al 2022).…”