Building indicators for trans-boundary natural resource management in the Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Development Triangle Area based on experts’ opinion using Delphi method

An Thinh Nguyen, Ha T. T. Pham (), Toan Kim Tran, Cam Vinh Lai, Nhat Hong Vuong, Hong Nguyen, Dinh Tien Nguyen and Luc Hens
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An Thinh Nguyen: University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)
Ha T. T. Pham: Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)
Toan Kim Tran: Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)
Cam Vinh Lai: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Nhat Hong Vuong: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Hong Nguyen: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Dinh Tien Nguyen: University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)
Luc Hens: Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 7, No 29, 15755-15801

Abstract: Abstract The Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area which includes Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam has made remarkable socio-economic achievements in the recent decade. However, problems regarding the use and management of natural resources have not been given adequate attention in each country. The collaboratively trans-boundary water, land, and forest resource management can contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development in the CLV Development Triangle Area. Thus, this study combines an Expert Delphi technique with a focus group discussion to construct key indicators to assess trans-boundary natural resource management in the region. This technique collects the opinions of “experts” on a defined theme. Thirty-five experts participate in a two-round Delphi process. Experts were selected based on their scientific background and recognized by competent authorities. The result displays a wide range of information over time and space in the CLV Development Triangle Area. Seventy key indicators were identified from 123 potential indicators, among which 24 were related to land resource management, 19 to the water resource management, and 27 to the forest resource management. The key indicators provide assessment tools for trans-boundary natural resource management, which help both national and provincial governments building sustainability strategies in the CLV Development Triangle Area toward achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SGD). Furthermore, the results also provide a scientific reference for policymakers.

Keywords: Indicators; Trans-boundary natural resource management; Focus group discussion; Expert Delphi; Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Development Triangle Area (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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