Author : Dang Kim Son; Tran Cong Thang; Do Lien Huong; Vo Thi Thanh Tam; Pham Thi Kim Dung

Summary : This book is the second edition of the Southeast Asian Agriculture and Development Primer (SAADP) Series for Vietnam, published by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). The first edition was published in 2009. This second edition targets at reviewing major agricultural policies and institutional reforms in Vietnam and bring in some experiences and lessons learned for the future agricultural development in Vietnam. This book has six chapters: Chapter 1 - Macro-Economic Environment; Chapter 2 - Agriculture and Rural Sectors; Chapter 3 - Major Problems and Challenges of the Agriculture Sector Inputs for Agricultural Production; Chapter 4 - Policy Reforms and Implementation Mechanisms; Chapter 5 - Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Development in Vietnam; and Chapter 6 - Conclusion and Recommendations