VIETNAM FISCAL UPDATE - THE DISTRIBUTIONAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 FISCAL POLICIES ON HOUSEHOLDS - WITH EMPHASIS ON DA NANG CITY

Jul 19, 2026

Vietnam Fiscal Update 2021 note analyzing how COVID-19 fiscal policies affected households in Da Nang city and across Vietnam, focusing on social assistance cash-transfer programs. The study examines distributional impacts and efficiency issues in the fiscal response, reviews social assistance background and policy changes during the pandemic, and assesses outcomes for different household groups. It also summarizes lessons and challenges from implementation and provides recommendations for strengthening social assistance delivery and targeting during future shocks.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

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Summary

Social assistance background in Vietnam

Social assistance policy changes during COVID-19

The impact on households

Lessons and challenges from social assistance implementation during COVID-19

Recommendations

Annex: Timeline and policy lists for Da Nang

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized VIETNAM FISCAL UPDATE THE DISTRIBUTIONAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 FISCAL POLICIES ON HOUSEHOLDS, WITH EMPHASIS ON DA NANG CITY @2021 The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of the World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretationsand conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank and its Board of Executive Directors. The World Bank do not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgement on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of the World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to the Publishing and Knowledge Division, the World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC, 20433, USA, Fax: 202-522-2625; email: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover picture: Tang Trung Kien/Shutterstock ConTenTs Abbreviations 6 Acknowledgements 7 1. Summary 8 2. Social assistance background in Vietnam 10 3. Social assistance policy changes during COVID-19 12 4. The impact on households 16 5. Lessons and challenges from social assistance implementation during COVID-19 22 6. Recommendations 28 Annex II.1. Timeline of COVID-19 development and policies in Da Nang 31 Annex II.2. List of national and Da Nang policies (resolutions and decisions) 32 References 33 Tables | Table II.1. Existing social assistance beneficiaries (pre-COVID) | 13 | | --- | --- | | Table II.2. Household COVID-19 relief (planned compared to implementation) | 14 | | Table II.3. Share of the population receiving social assistance before and during the COVID-19 outbreak (% of population) | 15 | | Table II.4. Spending on social assistance before and during the COVID-19 outbreak (% of 2019 GDP) | 16 | | Table II.5. Social assistance (% of households) | 17 | | Table II.6. The highest share of recipients of COVID-19 benefits targeted to new applicants were in the Northern and Coastal Central region | 18 | | Table II.7. Simulated cash transfers – scenarios (in VND) | 19 | | Table II.8. Summary of redistribution effects on poverty in 2020 | 22 | | Table II.9. Disbursement of Covid-19 income support package in Da Nang in 2020
Figures | 25 | Figure II.1 . Incidence of households by policy target groups 20 Figure II.2. Distribution of households receiving benefits, by decile and scenario 20 Figure II.3. Average benefit, by decile and scenario 21 Figure II.4 . Mobility trends, February 2020–February 2021 24 abbreviaTions COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019 DOLISA Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs GDP gross domestic product GRDP gross regional domestic product GSO General statistics office SA social assistance VND Vietnamese dong WB World Bank aCknowledgemenTs This note on The Distributional Impact ofCovid-19 Fiscal Policies on Households, with Emphasis on DaNang City has been prepared as part of the Vietnam Fiscal Update 2021, a second report in a programmatic series. This report analyzes the impact of Covid-19 on Vietnam’s public finance. It consists of four notes that aim to provide timely and relevant information and policy recommendations to the development of the Ministry of Finance’s ten-year financial strategy (2021-30) and technical assistance to the Government to adopt good practices in fiscal policy and public finance management reforms. Key contributors to this note were Nguyễn Nguyệt

FAQs

What is the main focus of the report note in the Vietnam Fiscal Update 2021?

The note examines distributional and efficiency issues linked to the COVID-19 fiscal response, with a focus on social assistance cash-transfer programs in Da Nang city and nationwide Vietnam.

Which areas of social assistance are covered to evaluate COVID-19 impacts on households?

It covers the social assistance background in Vietnam, the policy changes during COVID-19, and the resulting impact on households.

What outputs does the note provide beyond analysis of impacts?

It summarizes lessons and challenges from social assistance implementation during COVID-19 and offers recommendations for policy improvements.

Jul 19, 2026

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