Mismatches between policy planning and implementation on the actively living with flood approach in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

Journal article (2022)

Authors

undefined Tang Luu Tang Luu Vietnam National University
Derk Voorintholt Wageningen University & Research
E. Minkman Organisation & Governance - TPM
Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli Roskilde University
undefined Tran Che Linh Tran Che Linh Vietnam Minsitry of Agriculture and Rural Development
undefined Hong Quan Nguyen Hong Quan Nguyen Vietnam National University
Research Group
Organisation & Governance (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2022 Tang Luu, Derk Voorintholt, E. Minkman, Thanh Binh Nguyen, Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli, Tran Che Linh, Hong Quan Nguyen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2022.2043015
Vietnam Mekong Delta Living with Floods Policy translation OECD Principles on Water Governance
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

Organisation & Governance

Abstract

Based on a qualitative case study in An Giang province, Vietnam, we mapped the understanding of the ‘Living with Floods’ (LWF) concept and the implementation of three projects to explain the effectiveness of water governance in Vietnam. We have demonstrated how perceptions on the LWF concept differ per government level and the limits of water governance effectiveness. Diverging perceptions undermine the effectiveness of water governance. A framework and a list of indicators are proposed to measure the effectiveness of floodwater governance. Integrating local and social aspects in LWF policies and vertical coordination may help align short-term benefits with long-term adaptation.