Post-flood recovery in the central coastal plain of Vietnam: determinants and policy implications

Vo Hoang Ha (), Takeshi Mizunoya (), Nguyen Duc Kien (), Truong Quang Dung (), Le Thanh An (), Nguyen Thai Phan (), Nguyen Quang Tan (), Pham Thi Trieu Tien () and Nguyen Cong Dinh ()
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Vo Hoang Ha: University of Tsukuba
Takeshi Mizunoya: University of Tsukuba
Nguyen Duc Kien: University of Economics, Hue University
Truong Quang Dung: University of Economics, Hue University
Le Thanh An: University of Economics, Hue University
Nguyen Thai Phan: University of Economics, Hue University
Nguyen Quang Tan: Okayama University
Pham Thi Trieu Tien: University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University
Nguyen Cong Dinh: University of Economics, Hue University

Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 3, No 2, 899-929

Abstract: Abstract This study focused on the timing aspects of post-flood recovery, which has not been adequately considered by previous scholars. Data for analysis were obtained from direct interviews with households in Quang Dien and Phong Dien coastal plain districts of Thua Thien Hue Province, Central Vietnam. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to gain insight into factors driving household rehabilitation. The findings accentuated improvements in women's post-flood resilience as a result of effective interventions from communities, authorities and NGOs. Diversifying livelihoods into the non-agricultural sector was also an important factor to shorten the rehabilitation processes. Additionally, the results emphasized the efficacy of social interactions, notably between relatives and informal groups, after floods. The potential negative consequences of reliance on government support in household rehabilitation efforts are also preliminarily discussed. We conclude by suggesting a number of policies and interventions related to poverty eradication, livelihood diversification, strengthening community cohesion, and breaking down the reliance psychology.

Keywords: Floods; Flood recovery; Flood rehabilitation; Social connections; Central Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C52 Q10 R20 R28 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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