MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS

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FARMER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

KHMER POPULATION IN CUU LONG RIVER DELTA

UNTIL 2030

Major: Political Economy

Code: 9310102

SUMMARY OF THESIS WILL ADVANCE ECONOMIC

HO CHI MINH CITY, IN 2020

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PREAMBLE

1. The urgency of the research Cuu Long River Delta region is a region of great potential,

diverse   in   natural   resources,   diverse   in   culture,   ethnicity   and

religion,   in   which   the   Khmer   people   account   for   a   very   high

proportion. Although the income of the Khmer ethnic minorities has

improved significantly in recent years, however, compared to the

general level of the whole country, the life of the Khmer in the Cuu

Long  River   Delta  region still   has   many  difficulties  and is  facing

many   difficulties.   challenges   in   economic   development,   ensuring

social security, taking care of the material and spiritual lives of the

residents, especially the poor; to associate economic development

with cultural development, socio­political stability and maintenance

of national defense and security in border areas. With the desire to

contribute   to   overcoming   these   difficulties   for   the   Khmer   ethnic

minority,   I   decided   to   choose   the   topic:   "farmer   economic

development   Khmer  population   in   Cuu   Long   River   Delta   region

until 2030".

2. Objectives and research missions Research   objectives:   (i)   General   theory,   (ii)   Analyze   and

assess   the   current   situation,   (iii)   Propose   solutions   for   economic

development   of   Khmer   ethnic  minority  farmers   in   the  Cuu  Long

River Delta region until 2030.

Research   questions:   (i)   Is   it   necessary   to   develop   the

economy of Khmer farmers in the Cuu Long River Delta region? (ii)

What is the current situation of economic development of Khmer

ethnic   minority   farmers   in   the   Cuu   Long   River   Delta   region   in

recent years? (iii) What are the main factors affecting the economic

development   of   Khmer   ethnic   minority   farmers   in   the   Mekong

Delta?   (iv)   What   solution   for   economic   development   of   Khmer

ethnic minority farmers in the Cuu Long River Delta region in the

coming time?

Research   tasks:   review   researches   near   the   topic   and

systematize   the   theories   of   the   urban   residential   areas   of   Khmer

Delta; approach from the perspective of political economy, consider

the   Khmer   farming   household   economy   as   a   part   constituting

production forces and production relations; research on policies for

ethnic minorities in the Cuu Long River Delta region in general and

Khmer   in   particular;   Direct   access   to   Khmer   specialties,   learn

economic, social activities, customs, practices, religions, beliefs ...

3. Object and scope of the study Object of study: Basic economic activities of Khmer farmers

in the Cuu Long River Delta region in the period of 2009 ­ 2019 to

propose basic solutions to develop residential areas in the Cuu Long

River Delta region by 2030.

Scope of the study: Space: provinces in the Cuu Long River

Delta region. In terms of time: the topic researches the economic

development  of  Khmer  ethnic  minority farmers   in  the  Cuu Long

River   Delta   region   is   limited   in   the   period   from   2009   to   2019.

Orientations and solutions are researched in the period from year

2020 ­ 2030.

4. New contributions of the thesis The   dissertation   contributes   to   generalizing   basic  theoretical   issues.   Analyze   the   process   of   mobilizing   and  developing the urban residential areas of the Khmer in the Cuu  Long River Delta region in the transition economic conditions.

Contribute   to   providing   a   fairly   comprehensive   picture   of  economic activities of Khmer farmers in the Cuu Long River  Delta   region.   Outlined   orientations   and   groups   of   basic  solutions   to   serve   the   research,   proposing   guidelines   and  policies   for   the   Khmer   Cuu   Long   River   Delta   region   in  particular and the Khmer Delta in general until 2030 in terms  of adaptation. with the current climate change situation.

5. The structure of the thesis The thesis is presented in structure: Introduction and 5

content chapters.

CHAPTER 1

OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH SITUATION

1.1. Research overview of foreign authors on household

economy, farmer household economy

1.1.1. Researches of foreign authors on household economy,

farmer household economy in some countries around the world

TChayanov (1924) considered farming household economy

as a production method that existed in all social regimes. According

to  Hunt   (1979),   Hayami   and  Kikuchi   (1981),   as   demographic  and

labor   pressures   on  land  are  increasing,   land  prices   are  increasing,

land   use   costs   are   increasing,   demand   and   ability   to   improve

thoroughly.   production   technique   increases,   production   not   only

meets the needs of self­consumption of the family, but must sell to

the market, put themselves in front of the market to behave.

Vergopoulos,   Taussig   (1978)   point   out   that   the   household

economy   has   an   advantage   over   production   because   this   form   of

production is most likely to better employ rural labor and keep farm

prices. lower than the large production of capital. J. Harris (1982) has

classified   research   on   rural   areas,   agriculture,   peasants   into   three

main trends, including: system approach tendency, decision­making

model   tendency   and   historical   structure   approach.   Lipton   (1989)

studies   show   that   three   approaches   in   agriculture   are   macoxide;

classic and collective goods.

1.1.2. Foreign authors' research on the lives of rural people,

ethnic minorities and Khmer ethnic minorities in Vietnam The project "Analysis of the current situation of poverty and

poverty   in   the   Cuu   Long   River   Delta   region"   (MDPA)   is

implemented   by   World   Vision   Organization   in   conjunction   with

Adam Ford Company. In particular, in the topic 3: "The Khmer in the

Cuu   Long   River   Delta   region"   of   the   project,   the   authors   have

clarified the causes of poverty in the Khmer community, identified

opportunities as well as barriers. barriers to the economic growth and

development of the Khmer ethnic minority.

World   Bank   (2012)   in   Vietnam's   2012   Poverty   Reduction

Achievement   Report   ­   Achieved   Aspects   of   Vietnam   in   Poverty

Reduction and New Challenges.

Philip   Taylor   (2012)   analyzes   the   problems   posed   in   the

process  of  rural  construction in the  Cuu Long  River  Delta  region

through research on life, customs, religion, ethnic psychology, rich

and poor differentiation, ... in the whole process of socio­economic

development   and   the   influence   of   the   market   economy   and

government policies.

IPSARD,   CIEM,   DERG,   UNU­Wider   (2016)   an   overall

study   on   rural   household   economic   characteristics   was   conducted

jointly by IPSARD, CIEM, DERG, and UNU­Wider from 2006 to

2016 on the Table 12 provinces, including Lao Cai, is one of the

important   documents   to   help   assess   the   situation   of   household

economic development in Lao Cai.

1.2. Research overview of domestic authors on household

economy, farmer household economy and ethnic Khmer

1.2.1. Research overview of domestic authors on household

economy,   farmer   household   economy   with  studies   of   the   authors:

Tran Tien Khai, Doan Quang Thieu, Nguyen Do Huong Giang, Mai

Thi Thanh Xuan and  Dang Thi Thu Hien, Do Van Quan, Nguyen

Thang and La Son Kha, Nhu Hung Cao, Thesis by Nguyen Tien

Dung, Nguyen Van Cong, Nguyen Thi Thu Thoa, Huynh Kim Thua.

1.2.2. Overview of researches on ethnic Khmer in the Cuu

Long River Delta region with researches of authors: Nguyen Thanh

Thuy, Nguyen Tan Thoi, Le Tang, Mac Duong, Vo Van Sen and

Phan Van Dop, Hoang Thi Lan , Vo Thi Kim Thu, Research Team

of  the University of  Sussex and  the  Vietnam  Academy of  Social

Sciences, Ngo Phuong Lan, Mai Chien Hieu, Nguyen Thi Thuy Anh

and Nguyen Van Thuc, Huynh Van Dien, Mai Chien Hieu, Vo Thi

Kim Thu.

1.3. Assess the research situation 1.3.1. The contributions of the studies

All the authors' research, topics, dissertations, dissertations,

articles   ...   mentioned   about   farmer   households'   economy,

households, farmers' life in Vietnam, life of the Khmer people in

many different angles and in many different areas.

1.3.2. Research gap

Although   there   are   quite   a   lot   of   researches   on   many

different aspects of the economy of farmers' households, households,

the life of farmers in Vietnam, farmer households in the Cuu Long

River Delta region, the life of the people. Khmer people and the

basic   issues   of   the   Khmer   people   in   the   Cuu   Long   River   Delta

region,... But researches on Khmer ethnic minorities related to the

topic   only   stop   at   research.   in   a   comprehensive   way   about

demographics,   life,   customs,   practices,   methods   of   production,

livelihoods, policies of the Party and State towards the Khmer ethnic

minority,...   while   in­depth   research   economic   research   on

households of Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Cuu Long River

Delta region  in order to generalize a comprehensive picture of the

economic   life   of   ethnic   Khmer   in   the   trend   of   industrialization,

modernization and national integration. economic development and

sustainable development, adapting to current climate change, from

which to see the economic development problem of Khmer ethnic

minority   farmers   will   have   an   impact.   If   influencing   or   even

deciding   on  other   areas   of   social   life,   including  political   security

issues ­ is a very necessary work ­ the previous studies have not been

studied in depth, not yet. point out specifically. Therefore, the topic

focuses on continuing to study in depth and clarify issues related to

economic issues of Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Cuu Long

River Delta region.

CHAPTER 2

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL BASIS OF

DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMICS OF ETHNIC FARMERS

2.1.   Concepts,   characteristics,   roles   and   trends   in

household economic movement and development in the current

period

2.1.1.  Concepts  and characteristics  of  household economy,

farmer households, and household economy

2.1.1.1. Household economy: “A household is a basic unit of

the society related to production and consumption, and is seen as an

economic unit” (Le Trong, 1995).

2.1.1.2. Farmers: "Farming households are a social economic

cell, a basic form of economy in agriculture and rural areas" (Le

Dinh Thang, 1993).

2.1.1.3.   Farmers'   economy:   Farmers   are   an   economic   unit

mainly in rural areas, operating in the agricultural sector, so it is

necessary   to   systematize   to   form   theories   about   economic

development   of   farming   households.   Theoretical   premise   for

considering,   evaluating   and   making   policies   for   agricultural   and

rural development.

Tachaynov   (1924)   argued   that   a   farmer's   economy   was   a

type of production that existed through different regimes. In each

mode of production has its own rules of development, and in each

mode, it seeks to adapt to the current economic mechanism. Farmers'

goal   is   to   have   a   high   income,   regardless   of   the   source   of   that

income comes from any agricultural production.

2.1.2.   The   role   of   the  household  economy   in   the   national

economy

Household   economy   is   a   stepping   stone,   a   bridge   to

transform the natural economy to a commodity economy; household

economy   is   the   unit   that   accumulates   capital   for   production   and

business; household economy is the base unit performing the social

division of labor; household economy is a grassroots economic unit

that   receives   and   applies   scientific   and  technological   advances   to

production ­ business; The household economy creates products that

supply the market's needs.

2.1.3.   Trends   in  mobilizing  and  developing  the  household

economy in the current period

­ To develop farmer households' economy in the direction of

forming family farms

­ To develop farmer households' economy in the direction of

forming forms of economic integration.

2.2.   Theories   and   models   of   rural   household   economic

development

2.2.1. Farmers' economic theory by K.Marx and V.I.Lenin

K.Marx   and   V.I.Lenin   both   agree   on   the   concept   that

household economy will last for a long time, during the transition to

socialism.

In addition, V.I.Lenin always appreciated the role of peasants

and considered alliances with this force as an important condition for

the   Russian   proletariat   to   successfully   implement   the   socialist

revolution.   Properly   assessing   the   role   of   peasants   in   the   socialist

revolution   together   with   bold   and   correct   policies   starting   from

agriculture, the peasants are one of the reasons for the initial success of

economic policy. The new economy (NEP) initiated by V.I.Lenin in

March 1921, is presented for the first time in his work "Discussing Food

Taxes".

2.2.2. The theory of farmer family business by TChayanov

Tchayanov has come to the conclusion that a farming economy

is resilient, confrontable, and resilient because on the one hand there is a

balance between labor and consumption needs, on the other hand it is

not   under   pressure.   too   heavy  of   fluctuations   in  profits   like   capital

enterprises, especially the pressure of loss to bankruptcy.

2.2.3. Hunt's theory of farm economics (1979)

According   to   Hunt   (1979),   Hayami   and   Kihuchi   (1981),   as

demographic and labor pressures on land are increasing, land prices are

increasing, land use costs are increasing, demand and ability to improve

production technology increases, production not only meets the self­

consumption   needs   of   the   family,   but   has   to   sell   to   the   market   to

behave.

2.3.   Characteristics   and   factors   affecting   the   economic

development of ethnic Khmer farmers

2.3.1.   Characteristics   of   the   Khmer's   farming   household

economy

Features include: Head of household and household members

are Khmer; The Khmer's farming household economy is still heavily

self­sufficient and self­sufficient; the structure of production ­ business

is increasingly diversified, in which agriculture is the foundation; small

scale   of   production;   income   and   living   standards   still   face   many

difficulties.

2.3.2.   Factors   affecting   economic   development   of   farming

households of the Khmer ethnic minority

2.3.2.1. Group of factors belongs to production forces

The group of factors belonging to production forces includes:

geographical   location   and   land;   climate,   weather,   ecological

environment   and   climate   change;   labor,   capital   and   infrastructure;

science and technology.

2.3.2.2. Group of factors belongs to production relations

The   group   of   factors   in   production   relations   includes:

ownership   relations   of   the   means   of   production;   production

management and organization relations; product distribution relations.

2.3.2.3. Psychological and customs factors

Most   of   the  ethnic  Khmer   follow   Southern  Buddhism.   The

main source of income comes from cultivation, animal husbandry and

seasonal labor.

2.3.2.4. Group of factors on macro management of the State

State   policies   on   tax,   land,   product   protection,   credit,

investment, trade, ethnic groups, disadvantaged regions ... will greatly

affect   the   socio­economic   development   of   the   lowlands.   ethnic

minorities   in   general   and   Khmer's   farming   household   economy   in

particular.

2.3.2.5.   Factors   group   about   the   influence   of   external

conditions

External conditions (geographical location, farming techniques,

consumer   markets,   agricultural   subsidy   policies,   political   situation,

industrialization  and modernization trends  associated  with economic

development knowledge, the process of international integration, ...)

also affects the economic development process of the Khmer ethnic

minority farmers.

2.4. Experiences in the process of implementing policies

towards ethnic minorities in some countries, some localities in

the  country  and  lessons  learned for  economic  development  of

Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Cuu Long River Delta

region

2.4.1. Experience in a number of countries

The   policy   towards   ethnic   minorities   in   the   developed

countries   is   considered   to   be   implemented   frequently,   but   the

implementation level varies, but in general there are two commonly

used   policies   to   reduce   the   gap   between   rich   and   poor.   between

ethnic minorities and other ethnic groups.

2.4.2. Experience in a number of localities in the country

2.4.2.1. Lao Cai Province

The innovative and effective implementation of the State's

investment   and   support   programs   and   policies   has   significantly

contributed to promoting the relatively equal development of ethnic

minority   communities   in   the  province.   The   expansion   of   tourism

activities   to   villages   has   created   employment   opportunities   and

increased   income   for   the   ethnic   minority   community,   with   an

average income from CBT 25­35 million VND/household/year.

2.4.2.2. Lang Son Province

Along   with   that,   Lang   Son   implements   many   investment

programs   and   policies,   supports   people   in   production,   economic

restructuring,   increases   income   and   reduces   poverty   sustainably.

First of all, the policy of allocating residential land and production

land   for   ethnic   minorities   is   concerned.   At   the   same   time,   the

province   directs   localities   to   coordinate   well   implementing   the

policy   credit   program   to   help   people   have   capital   for   household

economic   development.   At   the   same   time,   the   agricultural   sector

also promotes agricultural and forestry extension activities in order

to  transfer   science  and  technology   and  bring   new   high­yield  and

quality plants and seeds into production.

2.4.2.3. Kon Tum Province

Construction   investment   in   socio­economic   infrastructure

has been promoted, especially in three dynamic economic regions.

Traffic system has been invested and upgraded; irrigation works and

clusters   have   been   repaired,   ensuring   to   well   serve   the   people's

drinking   and   production   water   needs;   urban   infrastructure,

education, health, science and technology, culture, sports, tourism ...

are focused on investment.

2.4.3.   Some  lessons   for   economic  development   of   Khmer

ethnic minority farmers in the Cuu Long River Delta region

2.4.3.1. Successful experience

Consists   of   five   successful   experiences   drawn   from

researching countries and some localities in the country. In which, it

is   strongly   recognized   that   countries   and   localities   have   fully

exploited local advantages to develop economic and well implement

policies towards ethnic minorities.

2.4.3.2.   Experiences   need   to   be   researched   and   adjusted

accordingly

Including eight experiences that need to be researched and

adjusted   accordingly.   Which   mentioned   issues   that   need   to   be

adjusted in terms of policies to synchronize and promote efficiency;

to change the structure of plants and animals to suit the advantages

of   each   region   and   each   locality;   It   is   necessary   to   invest   in

synchronous infrastructure and pay attention to training cadres for

ethnic minority areas.

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODS

includes   materialistic

3.1.   Research   methodology: dialectical methodology, scientific abstract method.

3.2. Specific research methods on economic development  of   Khmer   ethnic   minority   farmers   in   the   Mekong   Delta:  the  method   of   analyzing   collected   information/data,   survey,   survey,

method   of   interview,   method   of   analysis   ­   synthesis,   statistical

method.

3.3.  Research data:  includes  secondary data  and primary

data

3.4. Recommended analytical framework for the thesis

CHAPTER 4

REAL SITUATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

KHMER ETHNIC FARMERS IN THE CUU LONG

RIVER DELTA

4.1.   Overview   of   natural,   socio­economic   conditions

affecting   economic   development   of   Khmer   ethnic   minority

farmers in the Mekong River Delta

4.1.1. Overview of natural, socio­economic conditions in the

Mekong River Delta

Overview of  natural  and  socio­economic  conditions  in the

Mekong Delta that affect the economic development of farmers in the

Khmer Mekong Delta in the Mekong Delta.

4.1.2.   Characteristics   of   the   ethnic   Khmer   in   the   Mekong

Delta

General   characteristics   About   culture,   customs,   customs,

religion, awareness, festivals.

4.2.   Situation   of   economic   development   of   Khmer

farmers'   households   in   the  Mekong   River   Delta  in  the  period

2009 ­ 2019

4.2.1. Current situation of production force development of

Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Mekong River Delta

4.2.1.1. In terms of demographics and labor force

Through a survey of 300 households with 1,386 people in 5

districts,   the   number   of   people   under   the   working   age   is   351,

accounting   for   25.32%,   789   people   in   the   working   age   group,

accounting   for   56.92%.   239   people,   accounting   for   17.24%.

Considering each district, the total percentage of people under the

working age and over the working age accounts for about 40% of the

total number of surveyed demographics.

The   average   household   member   /   household   indicator   is

highest   in   the   group   of   households   with   income   group   3   (4.96

people),   and   the   lowest   in   the   group   with   income   group   1   (4.20

people).   Average   labor   /   household   is   highest   in   group   1   (2.65

people)   and  lowest   in  income  group  3  (2.15  people).   The  highest

number of consumers / 1 employee is the income group of group 3

(2.28   people),   the   lowest   is   the   income   group   of   group   1   (1.35

people).

4.2.1.2. Educational attainment by age group and by sex

Survey results of 1,386 Khmer people showed that: illiterate

people and primary school students accounted for a high proportion

(39.2%   and   41.3%   respectively)   of   the   total   surveyed   population;

while the proportion of people studying at lower secondary school

and above only accounts for 19.2% of the total population surveyed.

The   survey   shows   that   the   working   force   in   the   Khmer   ethnic

minority's age has received little training, the number of people who

are illiterate accounts for a high percentage and even the number of

literate people in working age, their educational level is also. low,

concentrated in primary school.

4.2.1.3. Production materials of ethnic Khmer farmers in the

Mekong River Delta

* Land:

If according to the type of land used, the average agricultural

land for all 5 districts is 41.6%, livestock and garden land is 19.9%.

Survey   data   shows   that   the   higher   the   income  Khmer   households

have,   the   higher   the   percentage   of   agricultural,   livestock   and

gardening land. * Capital production:

The average capital level of Khmer farming households in 5

districts is 41.11 million VND, of which the highest is My Tu town:

42.53 million VND, Giong Rieng is the lowest 40.30 million VND

(table 4.11). . Regarding the average capital of Khmer farmers, it

shows   that   equity   accounts   for   22.51%,   loans   account   for   about

15.89%   and   other   capital   accounts   for   a   very   low   proportion   of

2.71%.

Analyzing   the   investment   capital   of   household   groups   by

income size, households with significant differences in investment

capital. The income household of group 1 has the average capital of

VND 60.21 million, the income household of group 2 is VND 40.60

million and the income household of group 3 is VND 21.22 million.

Through   this,   it   is   found   that   the   investment   capital   of   Khmer

farming  households   is   very  different   from   one  region  to  another.

Households   in   highland,   remote   and   isolated   areas   have   lower

average capital.

4.2.1.4. Production results of Khmer ethnic minority farmers

in the Mekong River Delta

*   Total   income   of   Khmer   farmers   in   the   Mekong   River

Delta:

The average total revenue from agriculture of 300 surveyed

farmers   in   2019   is   32.14   million   VND,   of   which   income   from

cultivation is 23.14 million VND, breeding is 8.2 million VND and

from fishing is 2.79 million VND.

In addition to the revenues from agriculture, some farmers

also have a small proportion of revenues from outside agricultural

production such as carpentry, masonry, textile, ...

* Production expense:

Analyzing   by   industry,   the   average   cost   of   Khmer

households in the Mekong Delta is 11.42 million VND. In which, the

farming   sector   was   6.96   million   VND,   accounting   for   60.95%,

husbandry was 3.10 million VND, accounting for 27.14% and fishing

was 1.36 million VND, accounting for 11.91%.

* Remaining income of farmer households:

Survey   results   show   that   the   average   annual   income   of

Khmer farmers from agricultural production is 22.62 million VND,

of which income from cultivation is 16.18 million VND, accounting

for 71.53%. husbandry 5.09 million VND, accounting for 22.51%,

fishing 1.35 million VND, accounting for 5.94%.

Table 4.20. Average income by employees and demographics year 2019 Unit: Million VND

Local Total  income Total income/  demographic

Overall average Tra Cu district My Tu district Tri Ton district Giong Rieng district Vinh Loi district 22,62 21,62 21,72 23,11 23,57 23,08 4,83 4,62 4,64 4,94 5,04 4,93 Total  income/  labor 9,63 9,20 9,20 9,83 10,03 9,82

(Source: Data compiled from the survey)

If   analyzing   by   locality,   due   to   the   similarity   in   natural,

economic and social conditions among Khmer farming households

in the Mekong Delta, the forms of production and business of Khmer

households   in   this   area   have   similarities,   mainly   living   by

agricultural   production,   of   which   cultivation   accounts   for   a   high

proportion (71.53%) compared with the rest.

Looking   at   the   average   income   of   Khmer   farmers,   if

assessed as a whole, Khmer farmers have very low income. It can be

demonstrated:   If   the   average   annual   income   in   agricultural

production (excluding income from wages, wages in other sectors)

divided equally by the average number of people each. For families

(4 to 5 people) and divided by 12 months (22.62:4:12), the average

income per person is only about 500,000 VND / person / month.

Although   it   is   known   that   in   addition   to   income   in   agricultural

production, Khmer farmers also have other sources of income, for

example   in   the   present   rural   area,   the   income   source   of   Khmer

households in the Mekong Delta is not only from agriculture but also

from income from many other sources as well, that is income from

hired labor, from processing services, product sales services ...

Income from agricultural production accounts for 66.25% of

the total income of Khmer farmers, net income outside agricultural

production after subtracting costs accounts for 14.16% of net income

from   agricultural   production.   However,   if   comparing   the   non­

agricultural   income   to   the   total   income   without   costs,   the   non­

agricultural income only accounts for 9.38% of the total income.

4.2.2.   Current   status   of   production   relations  development of Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Mekong  River Delta

4.2.2.1.   Ownership   relations   about   the   production

materials

Through survey data  on land scale, in  particular, the  land use rights of Khmer farmers in the Mekong Delta shows  the   status:   Land   use   rights   of   less   than   0.5   ha   of   Khmer  households account for high rate: 52.1%; from 0.5 ha to less  than 01 ha, accounting for 22.6%; from 02 ha or more: 7.5%.  Households   with   more   land   area   will   have   higher   income  (highest is households with land size over 2 ha), which shows  that   land   size   has   a   great   impact   on   income   and   economic  development.   sacrificing   households   of   the   Khmer   ethnic  minority in the Mekong River Delta.

4.2.2.2.   Production   management   and   organization

relations

The Khmer's economic life for a long time has been  based   on  agricultural   production,   rice   monoculture   and   cow  raising are their traditional industries. Transfer of production  techniques   and   technologies   to   promote   comprehensive  agricultural   production   in   combination   with   cultivation,  husbandry, and aquaculture and expand production ­ business  models   as   well   as   open   more   industries.   New   jobs   in   rural  areas in the Khmer are still facing many difficulties.

4.2.2.3. About product distribution Through research on the accessibility of Khmer farmers  in   the   Mekong   Delta,   most   of   the   households   that   produce  goods   are   concentrated   in   lowland   areas   and  along   national  highways and provincial roads, towns and townships. There is  a   lack   of   information   in   some   production   places   of   the

household, so the prices are pressed by traders, which partly  affects   the   household's   income.   Surveys   of   markets,   small  business   places   and   households   of   Khmer   farmers   who  produce agricultural products show that the consumption forms  of products are very diverse.

4.2.3.

General   assessment   of   the   economic  development of Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the Mekong  River Delta for the period 2009 ­ 2019

4.2.3.1. Results achieved and causes To move from self­sufficiency and self­sufficiency to  commodity economy, step by step develop large production;  production   structure   and   industry   have   been   progressively  improved; the economic capacity of the Khmer ethnic people  has   been   strengthened;   Many   Khmer   farming   households  tended to use production factors more and more appropriately  and brought initial economic efficiency; creating many jobs,  increasing   income   and   living   standards   of   the   majority   of  ethnic minority people; Farmers' economy in the Khmer Delta  in   the   Mekong   Delta   has   developed,   especially   some  households have followed the form of family farm economic  production,   contributing   to   the   implementation   of   labor   and  employment issues and protecting the ecological environment  of Region.

4.2.3.2. Difficulties, limitations and causes In   addition   to   the   remarkable   achievements,   the  economic   development   process   of   Khmer   ethnic   minority  households in the Mekong Delta over the past years still has  many   difficulties,   challenges,   in   general   there   are   "six

shortages".   :   lack   of   investment   resources;   lack   of   workers  with professional and technical qualifications; lack of qualified  staff; lack of productive land; lack of funds; lack of access to  and production orientation according to market demand.

4.2.3.3. The problems posed Making   the   most   of   natural   resources;   investment   in  resources for the economic development of non­Khmer ethnic  households   such   as   capital,   labor,   land;   the   application   of  science and technology to production; efficiency of production  organization, management, self­reliance, self­reliance, will to  rise   of   people   is   not   high;   the   issue   of   the   output   market;  infrastructure system problem; management role of the State;  ensuring political security and social order in the Khmer Delta;  knowledge   level   of   economic   development   in   the   period   of  international integration of the majority of farmer households  of ethnic Khmer in the Mekong Delta.

CHAPTER 5

SOLUTIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF

KHMER ETHNIC FARMERS IN THE CUU LONG RIVER

DELTA

5.1. The basis for proposing solutions 5.1.1.   Domestic   and   international   context:  These   include

advantages   for   economic   development   of   Khmer   farmers   in   the

Mekong Delta and difficulties to economic development of Khmer

farmers in the Mekong Delta.

5.1.2. Opinion

Firstly, the development of the Khmer Mekong Delta of the

Mekong Delta must be associated with the economic growth of the

Mekong   Delta   and   be   a   part   of   the   socio­economic   development

strategy of the Mekong Delta.

Second, the development of the Khmer Mekong Delta of the

Mekong Delta must be associated with the implementation of social

progress   and equity,  narrowing  the  gap between rich and  poor  as

possible between ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta.

Thirdly, to develop the Khmer Mekong Delta of the Mekong

Delta in a sustainable manner to maintain socio­political stability in

the development process.

Fourth, combine closely the measures: advocacy, economics,

culture, education, vocational training ...; enhance and maximize the

role of resources in the development of the Khmer Mekong Delta

region in the Mekong Delta.

Fifth, increase the leadership role of the Party and the State

management for the development of the Khmer Mekong Delta region

in the Mekong Delta.

5.1.3. Orientation

Firstly,   rapid   development   is   associated   with   economic

sustainability of Khmer ethnic households in the Mekong Delta.

Second, expanding production and business, forming family

farms.

Thirdly, to expand and improve the efficiency of association

and cooperation towards diversification.

Fourth, economic growth is in harmony with the realization

of   progress,   social   justice,   improvement   of   the   quality   of   life,

protection and improvement of the environment.

Fifth,   closely   combine   with   maintaining   socio­political

stability, strengthening national defense and security in border areas

and islands, firmly defending Vietnam's independence, sovereignty,

unity and territorial integrity. Southern Khmer ethnic minority area in

the Mekong Delta.

5.2. Content solutions

5.2.1. Group of solutions for developing production forces

Solutions for developing production forces include: solutions

to   training   and   fostering   a   contingent   of   Khmer   cadres;   improve

people's intellectual level, do well in vocational training, create jobs

and   eradicate   poverty;   solutions   to   promote   natural   resources,

effectively   mobilize   and   use   capital   resources,   land   and   develop

infrastructure.

5.2.2. Solutions for developing relations of production

5.2.2.1.   Solutions   to   develop   ownership   relationships   on

production materials

It is necessary to adjust the policy of land use right allocation

in the direction of increasing the area and timing of land use right

allocation to Khmer farmers.

5.2.2.2. Production management and organization solutions

*   Application   of   scientific   and   technological   advances   to

production of Khmer ethnic farmers:

Encourage ethnic minority people to increase the application

of the program "3 decreases ­ 3 increases" towards real efficiency and

quality. At the same time, building and replicating the model of water

saving combined with "3 decrease ­ 3 increases" in rice production.

*   Development   of   new­type   cooperatives   and   cooperative

groups serving the economic development of Khmer ethnic farmers

in the Mekong River Delta:

The trend of association in production and business is widely

applied in countries around the world to improve labor productivity.

Particularly in Vietnam, this linkage is very important to promote and

promote in the coming time because the current production­business

method   of   Vietnamese   workers   is   still   heavily   influenced   by

production   practices.   self­sufficiency,   small   and   fragmented

production. This production practice is more than ever, now in the

trend of  international  integration,  it  is  required  to  be updated  and

replaced by the form of association into cooperatives and cooperative

groups. In the coming time, the State should create a mechanism to

promote   various   forms   of   linkage   between   Khmer   farming

households and enterprises in various forms.

*   Improve   organizational   and   management   efficiency   of

Khmer ethnic farmers:

In terms of theory and practice, it shows that, in terms of

market economy development, opening up and integrating with the

outside, the association and cooperation in production ­ business is an

inevitable   trend.   However,   because   the   level   of   our   country's

production force in general, especially in agriculture and rural areas

is still low, the organization of types of association and coordination

in recent years has not met the requirements.

Comprehensive   and   sustainable   economic   development   of

Khmer ethnic minority farmers:

The current weakness in production is that there is no optimal

model for development. Therefore, in the coming time, in order to

develop the economy of the Mekong Delta in general and the Khmer

Delta   in   general,   it   is   necessary   to   study   a   new   economic

development   model   to   overcome   the   current   production   situation

mainly based on the exploitation of natural resources. Instead, there

are   sustainable   and   effective   development   models   in   both   the

immediate and long term.

5.2.2.3.   Solutions   for   product   distribution   and

consumption markets

Product   consumption   is   the   decisive   stage   for   the  capital  recovery   and  profitability  of  the   producer.  However,  this is the stage where commodity producers are least able to  own the goods because they are often passive with the market.  Producers of goods, especially farmers, often bear many risks  at   this   stage.   Common   risks   are   price   fluctuations,   market  fluctuations   in   the   direction   of   narrowing   demand,   unfair  competition of competitors,...

5.2.3. Group of other solutions Other   solutions   include:   economic   solutions,   creating  conditions   to   attract   investment   and   start­ups;   solutions   to  develop the economy of Khmer ethnic minority farmers in the  Mekong   Delta   towards   industrialization,   modernization,  international integration, sustainable development and climate  change adaptation; solutions  to strengthening exchanges  and  cooperation   between   Khmer   ethnic   minority   farmers   in   the  Mekong   River   Delta   and   Cambodian   farmers;   solutions   to  promote   the   role   of   Theravada   Buddhism;   solutions   to  consolidating national defense and security; enhancing the role  and   efficiency   of   the   State   management   over   Khmer   ethnic  minority farmers in the Mekong Delta. CONCLUDE

From the research on the topic "Economic development

of the Khmer ethnic minority farmers  in the Mekong River  Delta   region   to   2030"   shows:   On   the   basis   of   applying   a  combination   of   research   methods   and   under   the   economic  perspective of the political economy, the topic has contributed  to   clarify   the   theory   and   practice   more   about   economic  development   of   the   Khmer   ethnic   minority   farmers   in   the  Mekong   Delta   as   the   set   target.   The   results   of  the   research  project initially show that the farmer household economy is a  socio­economic   cell,   an   autonomous   economic   unit   in   the  market economy. Through the ups and downs of history, the  household   economy   has   always   played   a   great   role   in   the  national economy. In fact, this is a form of high adaptability  and   strong   vitality   that   is   difficult   to   replace   any   form   of  production ­ business organization.

LIST OF RESEARCH WORKS BY AUTHOR

1. Le Quang Vinh, 2019. Economic development of Khmer

ethnic   households   in   the   Mekong   Delta   until   2030.  Journal   of

Economics and Forecasting, No. 36, ISSN: 0866­7120.

2.   Le   Quang   Vinh,   2017.   Basic   solutions   for   economic

development   of   Khmer   ethnic   minority   farmers   in   An   Giang

province.  Journal of Information and Forecasting, No. 135, ISSN:

1859­0764.