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Study on Citizen Participation in Local Governance in Vietnam

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  • Binh Nguyen Trong

    (Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy, Academy of Politics Region IV, Can Tho City, Vietnam.)

  • Giai Nguyen Quang

    (Thu Dau Mot University, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.)

Abstract

Reform to establish a democratic, citizen-centered government is an important orientation in the world and in Vietnam today. For Vietnam, how to promote and strengthen democratic governance must be one of the most crucial issues in order to achieve sustainable development goals. Based on the theoretical framework and survey results, this study evaluates citizen participation in local governance in Vietnam on seven main dimensions, including: (i) Transparency aims to ensure citizens’ right to know; (ii) Participation in elections; (iii) Outlining of policy initiatives; (iv) Policy discussion, social criticism and referendums; (v) Voluntary contributions and cooperation with the government in public-service delivery; (vi) Social self-governance; (vii) Supervision of the social realm. Research shows that the dominance of local government is very evident in the process of citizen participation. The policy implications for countries in transition like Vietnam are that, in order to increase citizen participation in local governance, the openness of local government should be enhanced. Of course, doing this well needs a certain social basis.

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  • Binh Nguyen Trong & Giai Nguyen Quang, 2021. "Study on Citizen Participation in Local Governance in Vietnam," NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy, Sciendo, vol. 14(2), pages 87-109, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:njopap:v:14:y:2021:i:2:p:87-109:n:9
    DOI: 10.2478/nispa-2021-0016
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