Shortage in Access to Basic Social Services: A Case Study of Ethnic Minority Groups in Vietnam

Abstract

The research uses shortages in the multi-dimensional poverty criteria and household living standards survey data collected by the General Statistic Office to evaluate the access to basic social services by ethnic minorities. The result shows significant differences in shortages between the Kinh and ethnic minorities, among ethnic minority groups and among localities. Differences in geographical location, level of development and lacking specific policies are the main causes. A number of policy recommendations has been made to narrow the gap in access to basic social services among ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.

Keywords: Ethnic minorities, basic social services, shortage in access to basic social services, Vietnam

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-17-15

Publication date:June 30th 2020