LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES OF THE MA PEOPLE IN TA LAI COMMUNE, TAN PHU DISTRICT, DONG NAI PROVINCE

Abstract

This article examines the changes in the livelihood activities of the Ma people in Ta Lai commune, influenced by policy changes and the socio-economic transformation in the region in recent years. This indicates the adaptability of the Ma community for survival and the outcomes of the exchange and acculturation processes among ethnic groups in the commune. The article analyses the challenges confronting the sustainable development of the Ma community in the current context.