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Livelihood Restoration for Thai Ethnic Minority After Resettlement—Impacts in Son La Hydropower Plant

In: Contemporary Economic Issues in Asian Countries: Proceeding of CEIAC 2022, Volume 1

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  • Hoa Dang Thi

    (Vietnam Academy Social Sciences)

  • Linh Pham Quang

    (Vietnam Academy Social Sciences)

  • Loi Pham Van

    (VNU Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Sciences, Vietnam National University)

  • Tram Bui Thi Huong

    (Vietnam Academy Social Sciences)

  • Mai Nguyen Thi Tuyet

    (Graduate Academy of Social Sciences)

Abstract

Resettlement in hydropower projects always may harm the development of affected people in the migration areas. Son La hydropower plant is the largest hydroelectric project in Vietnam with a great influence on the livelihoods of millions of people, mainly ethnic minorities. The theory of inclusive social development states that economic development and infrastructure investment bring opportunities and equality in prosperity to all population groups, especially vulnerable people such as the poor, ethnic minorities, women and children. But there remains an issue of gender inequality in this economic growth model. This chapter analyzes the obstacles and challenges that households resettled by hydropower projects in stabilizing livelihoods and development. Thai ethnic minority has many difficulties during the relocation and adaption to new living conditions in resettlement sites. There were concerns about livelihood restoration in resettlement sites of Son La hydropower plant, particularly the limited interest and focus on job creation and livelihood support for affected Thai ethnic people. They have faced various obstacles to adapt to a modern lifestyle, which is different from their traditional ethnic culture. Moreover, illiterate people could not find a new job with a stable income.

Suggested Citation

  • Hoa Dang Thi & Linh Pham Quang & Loi Pham Van & Tram Bui Thi Huong & Mai Nguyen Thi Tuyet, 2023. "Livelihood Restoration for Thai Ethnic Minority After Resettlement—Impacts in Son La Hydropower Plant," Springer Books, in: An Thinh Nguyen & Thu Thuy Pham & Joon Song & Yen-Ling Lin & Manh Cuong Dong (ed.), Contemporary Economic Issues in Asian Countries: Proceeding of CEIAC 2022, Volume 1, pages 1-24, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-19-9669-6_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9669-6_1
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