Indigenous Peoples/Ethnic Minorities and Poverty Reduction

This country report introduces the ethnic minorities and their distribution in Viet Nam; summarizes the Government’s policies related to ethnic minorities and describes the major programs in their areas; outlines the key issues that affect the lives and environment of ethnic minorities, the major one being poverty; describes ADB’s activities in areas of Viet Nam where ethnic minority groups are present, with particular reference to the Central Region Livelihood Improvement Project; and summarizes the main issues affecting ethnic minorities.