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Assessing the impact of rice policy changes in Viet Nam and the contribution of policy research:
No full textThe marketing and policy research on rice of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is described, and the conclusions and recommendations are discussed in the context of the decisionmaking processes in Viet Nam. The role of IFPRI's publication and communications in informing the policy environment are discussed. The author describes the perceptions of partners and stakeholders of the influence of the outcomes of the IFPRI project. They show that the research was regarded as being of high quality, independent, rigorous, and timely. A strong foundation of primary and secondary data gathering and analysis from Viet Nam gave the modeling work on policy options a high degree of credibility among key policymakers. Linking the spatial equilibrium model with income distribution analysis based on national household surveys allowed IFPRI to satisfy policymakers that relaxing rice export quotas and internal trade restrictions on rice would not adversely impact on regional disparities and food security and would have beneficial effects on farm pricesand poverty, giving a degree of confidence to policymakers that relaxing the controls would be in Viet Nam's national interest. They made these decisions earlier than would have been the case without the IFPRI research. A framework for the evaluation of policy research and advice is described, which explicitly recognizes the possibility of alternative suppliers of these two components to IFPRI. The framework is used to assess the impact of IFPRI's research with Viet Nam on alternative internal and external trade policies for rice in that country. The policy assessment framework is used to measure the economic impact of the policy changes, and the contribution of IFPRI's work with Viet Nam on the policies from 1995–97. Around 40 percent of the contribution of IFPRI is estimated to have accrued to the rest of the world as Viet Nam is now a major player in world rice trade.Research., Agricultural policies., Rice., Viet Nam., Vietnam, Impact assessment,
Nguyễn Van Nam video oral history interview and transcript
No full textThis recording and transcript form part of a collection of oral history interviews conducted by the Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation and donated to the Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice University. This collection includes video recordings of interviews with Vietnamese Americans native to or living in Texas. This interview forms part of the national 500 Oral Histories Project conducted by the Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation.Nguyễn Văn Nam was born in 1934 in Saigon where he also grew up. Nam's childhood consisted of images of war, during which was World War II. He grew up amidst the war between France and Japan and the rise of Viet Minh; Nam remembers constant bombing. In 1945, Nam attended school at Petrus Ky. An unforgettable memory ws the day Nam witness an older student being arrested by a French police officer or military official. Nam remembers hearing gunshots after the student was escorted out of the school. The French officers later lied and told family and friends that the student died in prison. According to Nam, the student was murdered due to his involvement in the Viet Minh campaign against the French. Nam later transferred schools to Vietnam Hậu Đường. Nam is the 5th child out of 9 children; he is the oldest male. Having grown up in the period of French domination, Nam is fluent in French. His mother was a stay-at-home mother, and his father was a "thư gia". His family raised horses, cattle, and other animals. Nam enjoys music; he was featured on Paris By Night 88 through his acquaintance withVietnamese songwriter Lam Phương and author Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn. When Vietnam was divided into North and South, Nam was 20 years old and was training at the Thu Duc officer training school. Because he went to Thu Duc, Nam was only able to obtain his Tu Tài 1. Nam also attended military training at Fort Benning for one year, and he later returned for additional specialized military training for only a select few. While serving, Nam was injured twice. He recalls waking up in the Pleiku Hospital in 1961 after being injured. When he was not active on the battlefield, Nam worked for a military radio station; he was also involved in government affairs and politics under the presidency of President Diem. During his time in the military, Nam came into contact with several followers of the Viet Cong, who told him that the reson they decided to join Viet Cong was because they believed that the US wanted to dminate Vietnam. Nam believes thhat the South lost not due to lack of military ability but due t political and governmental reasons ; had the US funded South Vietnam with adequate weapons, Nam believes the South could have won.On April 30 (Fall of Saigon), Nam was stationed on base with Suu Doan 22. Nam says the moment when the Republic of Vietnam flag was lowered and removed was one that he could never forget and was his saddest memory. From Saigon, he left to the Philipines and then to Guam before seeking permanent residence in the United States. He came to San Antonio, Texas for 3 years with his mother. He attended school for a year before working at Exxon. From a car wash employee, Nam was promoted to assistant manager at the Exxon station. He then bought a different gas station in Houston in addition to buying used cars to repair and sell. Nam later sold the gas station and joined the fishing business. Though Nam was very successful in this business, he was met with many obstacles, one of which was a lawsuit regarding the KKK and their acts of racism. Nam is actively involved in the campaign for democracy for Vietnam, being a founder for the "Cộng Đồng Người Việt Quốc Gia Dân Chu" (Democratic Vietnamese Community)
Marketing Plan for lightweight concrete in Southern Vietnam : Case: Thien Nam Phuong Co, Ltd
No full textThe essence of developing a marketing plan for a company is the core value of entire marketing process. It is created to ensure that the company’s capabilities are matched to the competitive market environment in which it operates, not just for today but into the foreseeable future.
This final thesis is commissioned by Thien Nam Phuong Co, Ltd in order to create an initial marketing plan for a new production line of lightweight concrete (as known as lightweight bricks) in the South of Vietnam. The thesis holds on specific information regarding internal and external environments, market opportunities as well as a detail marketing plan. Another aim is to find the right marketing strategy for Thien Nam Phuong Ltd to establish its new core business in a whole new industry. By developing a strategic marketing plan, the author expects Thien Nam Phuong to find out a right path to enter the Southern Market of Vietnam.
The thesis focuses on the initial information which is supported by Thien Nam Phuong Ltd (TNP Ltd) as well as the interviews with experts in related industries. By analyzing the target market, the author hopes TNP Ltd may find its competitive advantages and strategic positioning in the market as well as understanding the marketing strategy in order to achieve its objectives
The emerging legal framework for private sector development in Viet Nam's transitional economy
No full textA major objective of Viet Nam's transition to a market economy has been to reactivate the private sector in a mixed economy. Several new laws have been introduced in the past five years to implement this policy and to create an enabling environment for the private sector. The author reviews some of the more important laws and regulations that affect Viet Nam's private sector activities, including laws on real property, intellectual property, companies, domestic investment, foreign investment, bankruptcy, contracts, and dispute resolution. Anti-monopoly law has not yet been introduced in Viet Nam. The issue of competition is addressed in the context of trade law, the relative roles of the state and private sector, and restrictions in company law. These areas all establish the foundation of a legal framework for a market economy. The author concludes that Viet Nam's legal framework, like China's, is still influenced by ideology, which causes problems in such areas as private ownership of real property and with such fundamental legal concepts as"due process of law."It is noted that the private sector is constrained by the lack of an independent judiciary, the absence of private land ownership, other uncertainties in property law that limit the develpoment of financial markets, and the inherent bias of the system in favor of the state sector (and collective ownership). Also noted is a law-abiding attitude, equally important to development has been slow to develop. The author goes on to point out that the foreign investment process is too complicated, and its company law too restrictive. A first priority should be to strreamline regulations, as well as liberalize trade policy and increase efforts in privatization of state enterprises. In this respect the author notes that export processing zones may be a useful interim instrument to attract foreign investment but should be phased out over time. More important in the long term is a good investment climate resting on a strong legal foundation.Legal Products,Environmental Economics&Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Municipal Housing and Land,Municipal Financial Management,Environmental Economics&Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Municipal Housing and Land,Legal Products,Municipal Financial Management
[Korean] Aesop's Fables, Vol. 2 (D13)
No full textAbout 120 fables, most with simple black-and-white illustrations. The book begins with many lion, ass, and wolf stories. The last few pages have advertisements for computer and children's books.This is a hardbound book (hard cover)Language note: KoreanSang Nam Ha
Phát huy chủ nghĩa yêu nước Việt Nam trong thời kỳ đẩy mạnh công nghiệp hóa, hiện đại hóa
No full textPatriotism is among traditional values which play a leading role in Vietnamese
people. In this article, the author focuses on defining the concept for the Vietnamese
patriotism and its specific manifestations during different historic periods. Based on
those focusess, the author proposes some solutions to ignite and strengthen patriotism
in the perood boosting industrialisation and modernisation in Vietnam today.Yêu nước là một trong những giá trị truyền thống có vai trò quan trọng hàng đầu của dân tộc Việt Nam. Trong bài viết này, tác giả tập trung làm rõ khái niệm chủ nghĩa yêu nước Việt Nam và những biểu hiện cụ thể của nó qua các thời kỳ lịch sử. Trên cơ sở đó, tác giả đề xuất một số giải pháp nhằm khơi dậy, bồi đắp và phát huy sức mạnh của chủ nghĩa yêu nước trong thời kỳ đẩy mạnh công nghiệp hóa, hiện đại hóa ở nước ta hiện nay
Ethnic Groups in the Valley of the Nam Song and the Nam Lik
No full textA report on the ethnic groups of Nam Song and Nam Lik valleys region in Laos.This is a somewhat condensed version of the article that originally appeared in The Japanese Journal of Ethnology^
Vol. 23, Nos. 1-2, 1959.
Initial Survey of Kong Se Nam Noi
No full textA Survey of Kong Se Nam Noi, a part of the Bolovens Plateau region in southern Laos. USAID had several projects ongoing in the region.Unpublished Report
Traditional Medicines of Luang Nam Tha
No full textNotes on the traditional medicines of in LaosThis manuscript was actually written by Nai Insong, a resident of Luang Nam Tha Khampheng assisted Nai Insong organizing his writing
Phuoc Hoa water resources project, Viet Nam
No full textPresented during the Third international conference on irrigation and drainage held March 30 - April 2, 2005 in San Diego, California. The theme of the conference was "Water district management and governance."About one third of the Vietnamese population live below the poverty line, of whom 85% live in rural areas, and 70% of the labor force depends on agriculture. To help improve rural incomes, the Government of Viet Nam continues to place high priority on investments in water resource infrastructure to increase agricultural productivity and reduce rural poverty. At present, more than 2.6 million ha of agricultural land in Viet Nam are irrigated through 75 large and medium-scales schemes and thousands of small-scale systems. These systems are managed by state-owned Irrigation Management Companies (IMCs) and thousands of agricultural cooperatives and water user groups (WUGs). The country's irrigation systems realize only about 50-60% of the design targets as a result of a number of constraints that limit performance. The Government has recognized that a new strategy is needed to improve system performance in Viet Nam. Hence, policies on water service delivery have shifted to a more decentralized and participatory approach. Government policy now promotes autonomy for the IMCs and establishing/ strengthening of WUGs at the local level. Under the Phuoc Hoa Water Resources Project, an irrigation project recently initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, it is intended to operationalize the Government's new approach. This project offers a unique opportunity to do this as local irrigation institutions are still to be developed. A "road map" for achieving sustainable management of the project's irrigation system is presented.Sponsored by USCID; co-sponsored by Association of California Water Agencies and International Network for Participatory Irrigation Management
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