Agricultural
Land Policies and
Their Impact on Agricultural Production and
Peasants’ Lives in Viet Nam Today
Abstract: This paper reviews and analyses agricultural land policies in Viet Nam today. It does so with specific reference to the process of Renovation (or Doi Moi), a series of economic reforms beginning in the 1980s. The impact of Renovation policies on agriculture, food security, and other key areas of social welfare is assessed. Despite some adverse effects and unresolved issues, the process of Renovation has facilitated a historically significant change in agriculture and food production.