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The Hub for Vietnam Policy Studies is a network of researchers and experts with a strong track record in scholarly and policy activities related to Vietnam. Administered by the Crawford School of Public Policy (College of Law, Governance and Policy) at the Australian National University, the Hub focuses on innovative interdisciplinary research to support informed policy-making and impact evaluation, education and training, and policy engagement in Vietnam. We collaborate with partners in Vietnam, Australia, and worldwide to promote the sustainable development of Vietnam, with a focus on economic growth and resilience, agriculture and poverty alleviation, macroeconomics, trade and finance, climate change, and energy transition.
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UPCOMING EVENT
UPCOMING EVENT
Vietnam Update 2026
4 September 2026
Venue: Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU
Research Highlight
Advancing low-emission rice farming in Vietnam: a government-led carbon market approach
Can carbon markets work for smallholder rice farmers? Drawing on stakeholder surveys and expert interviews in Vietnam, this study argues that carbon pricing alone is insufficient without stable governance, trusted MRV systems, and government-led financial coordination. It proposes an Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) that blends state oversight with carbon-market incentives to accelerate low-emission rice farming while supporting rural livelihoods and climate goals.
