Poverty Reduction: A Case Study in Kien Giang Province (Vietnam) During Vietnamese Plans of Industrialization and Modernization

Eradicating hunger and reducing poverty is a crucial aspect of Vietnam's overall socio-economic development strategy, particularly in Kien Giang province, a southern province of this country. Across a brief history of Communists plans on industrialization and modernization, some achievements of decreasing proportion of poor households and enhanced living standards are palpable, although limitations and challenges still persisted. The article is based on methods such as descriptive statistics, synthesis and analysis of documents, comparison, and logic. The research shows that the poverty rate in Kien Giang province has decreased in recent years, with disparities in poverty levels across different areas within the province. Poverty is mainly concentrated in remote areas and among ethnic minorities. The causes of poverty in Kien Giang province include both subjective and objective factors, primarily the lack of land or productive land, lack of capital for business and production, lack of labor skills, and lack of production means. Such poverty has significantly impacted the socio-economic development of Kien Giang province, affecting economic growth, employment, social security, and wealth disparity. The solutions proposed by the author to improve poverty reduction efforts in Kien Giang province in the future include developing the agricultural sector and promoting rural industrialization, improving infrastructure in difficult areas, focusing on education and training, especially vocational training, creating jobs, and implementing policies to support and protect impoverished groups.