VERN policy brief : capitalising on the changing role of non-farm household enterprises in Vietna

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2009

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This brief provides an overview of the benefits of the non-farm household enterprises (NFHE) sector in the context of a changing role for NFHEs within the economy, and to highlight relevant policy implications. Although the NFHE sector appears to be a low-productivity sector and to serve as a safety net for the poor, findings suggest that NFHEs are increasingly becoming a more ‘professional’ and specialized activity. Among other suggestions, it is recommended that policy initiatives support the development of business linkages and networking to help small enterprises improve performance and their capacity to take advantage of the benefits of integration.

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ECONOMIC RESEARCH, ECONOMIC POLICY, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, NON-FARM ENTERPRISES, VIET NAM

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