Assessment on the Status-quo of Household Businesses and Recommendations of Policy Interventions for Better Support and Governance of the Sector - 2023

Description of Project:

The study assessed the status-quo of the household business sector, identified shortcomings and challenges both in terms of business practices and legislation, and assessed the needs to improve the legal status of household business operators. Based on the findings and international best practices, the study recommended policy interventions to mainstream and better support household businesses. 

The study aimed to: 1/ Support household businesses to overcome disadvantages and enhance competitiveness by improving the sector’s legal status; and 2/ Streamline the legislative framework applicable to household businesses for better governance of the sector.

Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:

MKE undertook the below tasks:

  • Conducted desk review

  • Conceptualised and developed outlines for (i) survey report, (ii) international best practice study and (iii) final assessment report

  • Conducted surveys, discussions, key informant interviews and other primary data collection

  • Prepared survey report based on an online survey and in-depth interviews

  • Studied and reported on international practices

  • Drafted assessment report

  • Presented key findings

Client: Deloitte Services LP

Location: Vietnam - Hanoi, Thua Thien Hue, Lao Cai, HCMC, Thanh Hoa

Mekong Economics