The Highland People of South Vietnam: Social and Economic Development

Abstract

An examination is made of the economic and social status of the Highlanders of South Vietnam, their attempts to achieve a greater measure of equality among the South Vietnamese, and their efforts to participate more directly in the Government of South Vietnam. The Highlanders' strategic location in the present war requires that the GVN win their support. Means to that end are discussed: legislation to ensure the right of Highlanders to hold clear title to the land they farm; agricultural reforms; and expansion of the educational system. The Special Commission for Highland Affairs represents a beginning in meeting the Highlanders' desire for greater representation in the central government. The Commission's functions and responsibilities need to be more clearly defined and expanded, and specialized training should be provided for Commission members.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0381538

Entities

People

  • Gerald C. Hickey

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Foreign Aid
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • Southeast Asia
  • Students
  • Vegetables

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.