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Son Preference in Viet Nam: Ancient desires, advancing technologies

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Sex ratio imbalance at birth has affected several countries in the Asia and Pacific Region, including China, South Korea and India. Also Viet Nam has recently experienced an unusually rapid rise in the sex ratio at birth (SRB). The overall objective of this research is to provide evidence for policy dialogue, to develop new and refine the existing interventions and policy developments on son preference and sex ratio at birth.

 

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The ageing population in Viet Nam: Current status, prognosis, and possible policy responses

Annual Report

As a result of sharp reductions in fertility and mortality as well as increased life expectancy at birth, the elderly population in Viet Nam is increasing rapidly in both absolute and relative numbers. The population projections by the General Statistics Office (GSO, 2010) show that the elderly population (persons aged 60 and over) as a percent of the total population will reach 10 percent in 2017, or the Vietnamese population will enter the so-called ”aging phase” from 2017 onward.  Similar to rapid population growth, rapid population aging creates various pressures on economic growth, as well as on the infrastructure and social protection services. This report aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of related issues, and provide tentative recommendations for policy responses to issues related to aging in the years to come.

 

 

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Profile of Key Sex-dissaggregated indicators from the 2009 Population and Housing Census

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This profile of key sex-disaggregated indicators from the 2009 Viet Nam Population and Housing Census is an initial effort to extract fundamental information on gender differences based on census indicators, and thereby to identify areas (both sectoral and geographic) where gender gaps still remain. It is thus an attempt to supplement existing information and evidence on gender equality in Viet Nam and is intended to demonstrate the importance of a systematic sex disaggregation in data analysis for evidence-based and effective policy development and planning. This booklet represents the seventh in a series of booklets published by UNFPA in recent years. It is based solely on the Population and Housing Census data, particularly the 15% sample of 2009 and the 3% sample data of 1999, and draws from the Major Findings1 and a series of census monographs developed by the GSO and UNFPA.

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Migration and Urbanisation in Viet Nam: Patterns, trends and differentials

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The monograph “Migration and Urbanization in Vietnam: Patterns, Trends and Differentials” was developed using the data of the 15% sample survey which was included in the 2009 Census in order to provide readers with the most up-do-date information about Vietnam’s migration and urbanization situation

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Sex Ratio at Birth in Viet Nam: New evidence on patterns, trends and differentials

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This monograph titled “Sex Ratio at Birth in Viet Nam: New Evidence on Patterns, Trends and Differentials” uses the 15% sample data of the 2009 census and provides the most comprehensive and updated information to readers on the current trends of the SRB in Viet Nam. 

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Young People in Viet Nam

Annual Report

In all nations, young people must be prepared to make a meaningful contribution towards achieving sustainable economic and social development. Young people who enter the labour force equipped with appropriate skills can refresh and improve the quality of their country’s human capital. In other words, young people are perhaps the most critical determinant of long-term growth and development.  For the purpose of this profile, the youth demographic is defined as the age group between 15-24 years. According to the Population and Housing Census conducted in Viet Nam in 2009, youth comprise the largest age group, accounting for 19.4 per cent of the total population of 85.79 million. They not only form the basis for demographic change but represent the future potential of the country.

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Policies on Reproductive Health Care for Ethnic Minority people in Viet Nam

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This report reflects the outcomes of the "Review of Reproductive Health policies for Ethnic Minority People" conducted by the Institute for Population and Social Affairs (National Economic University) between July 2008 and August 2009.

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Gender-Based Violence: Issue paper

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This paper was commissioned by the UN Gender Programme Coordination Group (Gender PCG) to provide a summary of current issues relating to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Viet Nam

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Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Viet Nam

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This fact sheet summarizes the paper “Gender-based violence. A review” prepared by the UN in Viet Nam in consultation with key stakeholders, to provide an overview of current issues relating to GBV in Viet Nam.

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Internal Migration

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This paper focuses on internal economic migration in Viet Nam. It is important to recognise the continuities between internal and international migration trends, as well as their shared capacity to significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of Viet Nam.

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