Research & Surveys on Vietnam
To improve awareness of corruption issues in Vietnam, TT has been coordinating the production of a number of TI’s researches and surveys looking at corruption in various sectors in Vietnam.
Vietnam Corruption Barometer 2019
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Vietnam Corruption Barometer 2019 collects data on citizens’ perceptions and experiences of corruption, their views on government’s anti-corruption efforts and effectiveness of anti-corruption measures. This survey is based on the Global Corruption Barometer’s methodology of Transparency International (TI), which was conducted in Vietnam in 2011, 2013, and 2016.
Data were collected in July and August 2019 through direct interviews with 1,085 people in 19 representative provinces and cities across the country. Qualitative interviews were also conducted in November 2019 to better understand people’s views and experiences. |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
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Vietnam Youth Integrity Survey 2019
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Vietnam Youth Integrity Survey 2019 (YIS 2019) examines over time Vietnamese young people’s understanding of integrity, their concrete experiences and the challenges they face in exercising their values in daily life. This is the third time Towards Transparency conducted this survey in Vietnam, following 2011 and 2014 editions.
The data was collected from October 2nd to November 29th 2018 through face-to –face interviews with 1,173 young people aged 15-30 and a group of 465 adults aged 31-55 in twelve cities and provinces across Vietnam. The data collection was conducted by Indochina Research. The data analysis and report writing was performed by Towards Transparency with external reviews. |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Download executive summary | Vietnamese |
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How the Open Government Partnership (OGP) can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Vietnam
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Founded in 2011 by eight national leaders (the UK, Norway, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, the Philippines, and Indonesia) and nine CSOs’ leaders, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is currently the most prominent international initiative to promote transparency, accountability and citizen engagement. 79 countries and 20 local governments are OGP members and are using it as an effective tool to promote good governance and anti-corruption. OGP grounded in transparency, accountability and citizen engagement, is argued to help countries achieve the SDGs, in particular the SDG 16 which seeks to promote societies with justice, peace and inclusiveness for all through accountable institutions.
Towards Transparency (TT), with its aim to contribute to the fight against corruption, has introduced OGP to Vietnam since 2014. Since then TT together with a number of individuals and local CSOs have collectively built local evidence on the benefits and potentials that OGP can bring about to Vietnam. As an integral part of open government advocacy efforts in Vietnam, the study “How the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Initiative can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Vietnam” was conducted by TT so as to provide concrete evidence of political and socio-economic benefits that OGP can bring to Vietnam in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Download executive summary | English Vietnamese |
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TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE REPORTING: ASSESSING THE 45 LARGEST COMPANIES
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Towards Transparency (TT), the national contact of Transparency International (TI) in Vietnam, is pleased to present the second edition of Transparency in Corporate Reporting (TRAC), made possible thanks to the funding provided by Oxfam in Vietnam.Following TI’s rigorous methodology, the TRAC Vietnam Report 2018 is an independent research, based on information publicly disclosed on companies’ websites. It assesses the 45 largest companies’ disclosure practices, in line with international standards and regardless of their sector of activity or their ownership structure. The report investigates the extent of information published by companies on anti-corruption programme, organisation structure and key financial information on country-by-country basis. The surveyed companies equally comprise foreign invested, publicly listed and state-owned companies. |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
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Business Integrity in High-tech Parks in Vietnam: a Survey Report
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Hanoi, 14 August 2018. Towards Transparency launched a survey report of “Business integrity in high-tech parks in Vietnam”, providing a snapshot of bribery challenges faced by companies in the high-tech parks located in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the measures put in place to mitigate these risks.The survey results suggest that companies operating in an environment promoting integrity can avoid or limit their engagement in bribery. Indeed, all companies interviewed recognized that such an environment exists in the three high tech parks, where Boards of Management took initiatives in streamlining administrative procedures and supporting companies in dealing with bribery. The survey also shows that differences in size and origin of companies affect the way corruption risks are tackled. Foreign companies are more experienced with regard to ethics and compliance policies, while most local companies still lag behind, but are increasingly interested to develop internal compliance systems.The survey report also provides recommendations to the high-tech parks’ Boards of Management and their tenant companies on how to further build a business integrity culture, emphasizing that high-tech parks’ experience could be replicated elsewhere in Vietnam. |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
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2017 Global Corruption Barometer: Vietnam
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The Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) is the largest cross-country survey conducted by Transparency International since 2003. It collects data on citizens’ perceptions and experiences of corruption, their views on the government’s anti-corruption efforts, as well as the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.GCB 2017 report was based on the country-level data collected during the period from 26/5/2016 to 20/6/2016 when face to face interviews were conducted with 1,000 randomly selected people in 18 randomly selected provinces in all six economic regions of Vietnam. It provides key insights into the views and experiences of Vietnamese citizens and outlines actions that should be taken in response to the key findings.The first Barometer for Vietnam conducted in 2010 creates a basis for comparison over time of Vietnamese citizens’ perceived level and actual experiences of corruption over the past 7 years. It also identifies regional trends and offers cross – country comparisons. |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
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Anti-corruption in doing business: an assessment from enterprise perspective
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This study is part of the project entitled “Promoting the application of international standards on business integrity to enhance international integration and improve business environment in Vietnam”, conducted by the Centre for Social Governance Research (CENSOGOR) – partner of Transparency International in Vietnam, in collaboration with Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), with the support of the Prosperity Fund of the United Kingdom managed by the British Embassy in Hanoi.The report aims at studying corporate experience in applying and implementing anti-corruption policies and procedures at non-state enterprises registered and currently operating in Vietnam, including FDI enterprises and private enterprises. |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Download executive summary | English Vietnamese |
| Download full report | Vietnamese |
Report of study: Analysis of corruption risks for investors in Vietnam
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The report of study: analysis of corruption risks for investors in Vietnam was made possible by the financial support of the UK’s South East Asia Prosperity Fund, under framework of the project “Promoting the application of international standards on business integrity to enhance international integration and improve business environment in Vietnam”. The study was implemented by the Centre for Social Governance Research (CENSOGOR) – partner of Transparency International in Vietnam, and Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) with support and contribution from the ASEAN CSR Network from June 2016 to March 2017.The aim of the Study has been to assess the experiences and mitigation strategies of foreign invested companies in Vietnam in relation to high risk business activities, which may be relevant to or indicative of corruption offences under Vietnamese law and applicable foreign laws. |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
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Transparency in Corporate Reporting: Assessing the 30 largest Companies in Vietnam
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Transparency in Corporate Reporting: Assessing the 30 largest Companies in Vietnam – TRAC Vietnam 2017, was conducted by Towards Transparency (TT) for the first time in 2017.With the aim to promote the best practices,in line with international standards, and to support companies to better communicate their commitment to anti-corruption and transparency to their stakeholders, the report assesses companies’ disclosure practices on three dimensions: (i) reporting on Anti- corruption programme, (ii) organisational transparency, (iii) country- by- country reporting.The report assessed 30 largest companies chosen according to the 2015 VNR500 list. Research for this report was conducted from September 2016 to January 2017 by a team of consultants and a researcher from TT. |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
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Vietnam Youth Integrity Survey 2014
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Youth Integrity Survey 2014 (YIS 2014) is conducted by Towards Transparency (TT) – the national contact of Transparency International (TI), in collaboration with Centre for Community Development Studies (CECODES) and Centre of Live and Learn for Environment and Community (Live & Learn). It builds on the successful experience of the first edition of the YIS in 2011, comparing key data points across the three years between the two surveys.In YIS 2014, 1,110 Vietnamese youth (aged 15 – 30) and 432 adults (a control group, aged over 30) were interviewed. The survey aims to study and identify changes (if any) in young people’s understanding of integrity, their concrete experiences and the challenges they face in applying these values in daily life. |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Download Executive Report | English Vietnamese |
| Download Full Report | English Vietnamese |
Global Corruption Barometer 2013
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Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer is the largest cross-country survey to collect the general public’s views and experiences of corruption. Between September 2012 and March 2013, 114.270 people were interviewed for the Barometer in 107 countries and territories.The Barometer assesses the extent to which key institutions and public services are perceived to be affected by corruption as well as citizen experiences with bribery. It also measures citizens’ views on government efforts to fight corruption.The Barometer also complements national level surveys in Vietnam by identifying regional and global trends and offering cross – country comparisons. |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
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Safeguarding the future of REDD+: Vietnam Risk Assessment
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A research report on “Safeguarding the Future of REDD+: Vietnam risk assessment” was produced by the Transparency International, PAC REDD team and Towards Transparency (TT) which focused on identification of the corruption risks in REDD+ development and implementation.The report is based on desk research, consultation and interviews carried out by TT between September 2011 and July 2012.The report is not an assessment of actual corruption cases but rather a risk assessment that diagnoses risks so that they can be proactively addressed before large sums of money begin flowing through REDD+. |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Download Full Report | English, Vietnamese |
APEC Public Procurement Standards Report
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Transparency International – USA, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), and Towards Transparency, cooperated to assess Vietnam’s legal and practical implementation of the APEC Standards on Government Procurement.The project analyzed the Vietnamese legal framework for public procurement and consulted with private sector actors on whether those laws and regulations are implemented in practice and the degree to which the implementation has had an impact on corruption. |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
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Education Corruption Form and Effect
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Stories of corrupt practices in education are regularly reported in the Vietnamese press: from school staff embezzling money intended for poor students to systematic corruption related to improving students’ marks.Better analysis is clearly needed to enhance understanding on what corruption really means in the education sector. Transparency International, supported by Towards Transparency in Vietnam, has commissioned a study on the Forms and Effects of Corruption on the Education Sector in Vietnam. |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Download Summary | English Vietnamese |
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Healthcare Corruption: Informal Payments
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Corruption in Vietnam’s health sector is of increasing concern to policy makers and the general public. Informal payments to health workers has become the norm in Vietnam.Towards Transparency, in collaboration with Transparency International, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development and the Boston University school of Public Health carried out research to better understand the nature, pattern, perception and impact of informal payments in health services in Vietnam. |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Download Summary | English Vietnamese |
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Media Coverage of Coruption
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The Media plays a critical role in anti – corruption. Through exposing incidences of corruption, monitoring government efforts to combat corruption and providing the public with a forum to discuss corruption, the media serves as an important intermediary to keep people informed and the government accountable.This study was commissioned by Transparency International (TI) and Towards Transparency (TT) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Government in Vietnam. Building on a previous piece of research produced in 2009 by UNDP, this study analyses media coverage of corruption across seven major newspapers from 2006 to 2011 |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
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UNCAC Survey Report
In support of the Government’s self assessment of the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in Vietnam in 2011
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The Vietnamese State signed the the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on 10 December 2003, ratified it on 30 June 2009, and became an official party to the Convention on 18 September 2009.In close consultation with the Government Inspectorate and with the support and cooperation of UNDP, Towards Transparency (TT), has collected and analyzed inputs from selected experts working in a number of domestic universities, research institutes and social organizations to support the Government’s UNCAC self-assessment. This is one of TT’s activities to stimulate broader society’s participation in support of the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to implement the UNCAC. |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
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Youth Integrity Survey 2011
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With over 55% of the population of Vietnam under 30 years old and international experience showing that young people are particularly vulnerable to corruption, it is imperative that youth are targeted in anti – corruption activities.The Youth Integrity Survey (YIS) studies the beliefs, behaviors and experiences which make up the integrity of Vietnamese youth. YIS pays special attention to corruption issues, covering youth perceptions of and experiences with corruption, and their actions when faced with corruption. |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Download Summary | English Vietnamese |
| Download Full Report | English Vietnamese |
Youth Integrity Manual
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In order to support Project 137 of the Vietnamese Government on the development of education program on anti – corruption for high-schools, colleagues and universities, TT has built a reference manual on anti-corruption for students to use in extra-curriculum activities, to provide information and knowledge for them as well as encouraging them to hold zero tolerance with corruption.The manual introduces causes and negative effects of corruption as well as international good practices, and suggest a number of anti-corruption activities that students can be engaged in. |
| Download the full manual | Vietnamese |
Global Corruption Barometer 2010
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Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer is the largest cross – country survey to collect the general public’s views on and experiences of corruption. In 2010, the Barometer interviewed more than 91.500 people in 86 countries.With this report, the Barometer comprehensively captures the corruption situation in urban Vietnam. The report not only compares how perceptions and experiences vary between Vietnam and its regional neighbours, but further analyses how these differ between different categories within the Vietnamese population, such as gender, age, education levels, and regional distribution, providing a better understanding of where the main problems and challenges lie in Vietnam. |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Download Full Report | English Vietnamese |
