ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF REGIONAL LINKAGE IN THE SOUTHERN CENTRAL COASTAL AREA

Abstract

This study was conducted from February to October 2019 with the use of descriptive statistical methods, aggregated analysis and data comparison to interpret and propose criteria for assessing the economic impact of regional linkages in the development of coastal areas in the South Central Coast such as: Moran’s I index; economic density of GDP/km2; VA / GO ratio; situation of FDI attraction; PCI index; location quotient (LQ) and aggregate impact factor E. Through the results of the study, the article clarified some limitations in the impact of affiliate training on the process of economic development in the Central Coast region shown in: (1) the level of training links is low and the forms of association are not strong; (2) Regional linkages have not helped economic activities in the region to achieve high efficiency; (3) Regional linkages have not improved the competitiveness and the level of investment attraction of the region; (4) Regional linkages have not stimulated the development of economic sectors and fields; (5) Regional linkages have not promoted the economic spillover of the key economic region in Central Vietnam. Accordingly, the proposed solutions include: (i) Increasing the level and efficiency of regional economic integration; (ii) Promoting spillover effects of the Central key economic region; (iii) Improving the links to improve regional competitiveness.