Vietnam's Agriculture

Download or read book Vietnam's Agriculture written by Thị Quế Trần and published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the extensive restructuring process of doi moi, Vietnam changed from a food-importing to a rice-exporting country. The success of this initiative also resulted in more fundamental changes in institutions and macro-level policies concerning agriculture. This monograph analyses the nature and impact of reforms on economic growth, changes in production structure and the shifting role of the state in agricultural activities. It then assesses the challenges that continue to confront rural Vietnam.