Impacts of 135 program on the ethnic minority’s livelihood in Kong Chro district, Gia Lai province

Abstract

The National Target Program 135 Phase IV (2016-2020) has effectively improved the livelihoods of ethnic minority households in Kong Chro district, Gia Lai province. Through the results of interviews with 100 ethnic minority households located in the beneficiary areas of the program, the researcher has carried out a comparative test of the average difference before and after the 135 program on five livelihood assets: assets. natural, physical, financial, human and social assets. The results of research testing show that five sources of livelihood capital have changed between before and after the program 135 phase IV. Firstly, for natural capital, the arable land area increases, the distance from the house to the market is shorter. Secondly, human capital, educational attainment increased and the number of ethnic minorities participating in vocational training increased. Thirdly, for physical capital, productive assets, consumer assets, and temple livestock assets gradually increase in value on average. Fourthly, social capital, the number of people participating in social organizations also increased significantly. Finally, financial capital indicates that the average income of ethnic minority after the project is 18.22 million VND/year higher than 11.3 million VND/year before. However, the current income level is low, ethnic minority households in Krong Chro district, Gia Lai province still need supporting from the Party and State in the future to improve their livelihoods even better.