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Systemic Indicators for Rural Communities in Developing Countries: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam

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  • Phuong T. Nguyen

    (The University of Adelaide Business School
    Vietnam National University of Forestry)

  • Sam Wells

    (The University of Adelaide Business School)

  • Nam Nguyen

    (The University of Adelaide Business School
    Malik Management Institute)

Abstract

Characterised by interconnectedness and interdependence amongst its parts, a community is complex and functions in a way that cannot be predicted with confidence. Community indicators therefore require a holistic and integrated approach if they are to reflect a community’s wellbeing and help it move towards sustainability. This paper presents empirical evidence gathered from two cases in Vietnam as a part of our complexity-based action research, aiming to developing a systems-based framework for identifying indicators of progress for rural communities in developing countries. The framework is an iterative cycle of adaptive learning and engagement, underpinned by complexity principles and systems based ‘sustainability’. The cycle builds on the One Way Forward model and the hierarchy of system leverage points in order to identify influential indicators. The framework achieved good traction in the two fieldwork locations with some valuable lessons in regard to the language used to explain systems and complexity concepts to the communities, and the effective methods to work with the communities. Results of the study and the lessons learnt are the focuses of this paper.

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  • Phuong T. Nguyen & Sam Wells & Nam Nguyen, 2021. "Systemic Indicators for Rural Communities in Developing Countries: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 34(2), pages 203-226, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:syspar:v:34:y:2021:i:2:d:10.1007_s11213-020-09528-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s11213-020-09528-7
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