Factors Influencing the Provision of Social Security for Poor and Near-Poor Households in Ho Chi Minh City at Present

Abstract : In the context of a socialist-oriented market economy and rapid urbanization, ensuring social security for poor and near-poor households is a pivotal task aimed at maintaining social stability and promoting sustainable development. Ho Chi Minh City—a special urban municipality and the nation’s largest economic hub—has achieved significant milestones in implementing social security policies. However, it continues to face numerous challenges due to its large population scale, high labor mobility, and the persistent risk of relapsing into poverty. By adopting a political science approach and analyzing practical realities, this article clarifies several key factors influencing the effectiveness of social security for poor and near-poor households in Ho Chi Minh City today. From there, it suggests emerging issues for policy refinement and the organization of social security implementation in major metropolitan areas.