Doctoral thesis: Improving livelihood of ethnic minority households in Lao Cai province of Vietnam

Livelihoods and livelihood improvement, especially for mountainous and remote areas with ethnic minorities, such as Lao Cai province, are issues that have received much attention from the state and local authorities. Although there have been many improvements, the livelihoods of ethnic minority households are still monotonous, low income, life is difficult, and research is needed to find solutions. The study aims (1) To review and develop theoretical and practical literature on livelihood, ethnic minority and improvement of livelihood for ethnic minority household; (2) To understand and evaluate current situation of livelihoods of ethnic minority households in Lao Cai province; (3) To analyze factors affecting livelihood outcomes of ethnic minority households in Lao Cai province; (4) To provide solutions and propose recommendations to improve livelihoods of ethnic minority households in Lao Cai province.