Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Grassroots Government Operations In Vietnam

Abstract

Local authorities in various countries exhibit unique traits shaped by their political systems, historical trajectories, and cultural contexts. Consequently, a range of organizational and operational models exists worldwide, including self-governing structures, hybrid models combining elements of deconcentration and decentralization, and dual supervision frameworks. Given the distinctive organizational and operational characteristics of Vietnamese local authorities, this study proposes innovative recommendations to enhance these models in line with the country's political institutions, historical development, cultural nuances, and social progress. Utilizing secondary data analysis and case study methodologies, this research examines the commune-level governance within Vietnam's three-tier government system (provincial, district, and commune levels), providing insights into the organizational and operational dynamics of Vietnamese local authorities.