The Success Indicators and Changes in Community Beneficiaries of the Forest Development Project in Central Provinces of Vietnam

Abstract

This study on the success indicators and the changes in community beneficiaries brought about by the forest development project in the central provinces of Vietnam was conducted using a descriptive-correlation research design. The study was conducted using information gathered through interviews and structured questionnaires based on a Likert scale model with the participation of 350 respondents coming from various groups of the respondent (beneficiaries), with the intention of finally proposing a program for the sustainability of forest development projects. The researcher found the using of regression model which revealed the independent variables which include the support information (X1), awareness and interest of the cooperate agencies (X2), the ability to receive and participate in the project of the people (X3), and the technical and social capacity of organizations (X4). And the positive changes among the beneficiaries of the project as (1) increase in income levels, (2) improvement in the knowledge and understanding about the project, (3) acquisition of technical knowledge, (4) improved project participation due to acquisition of added information on wood processing plants, and (5) greater opportunities in buying and selling of wood and other business opportunities. The results of the research show that setting aside the ecological and environmental impact of a forested area, there is promising potential for the Forest Development Project to contribute significantly to the improvement of the lives of the project beneficiaries.