Assessment of Implementing the Land Acquisition,Compensation, Supports, Resettlement as Stipulated by Law

The Research is based on the survey data in the area of 3 cities: Ha Noi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh and 4 provinces: Vinh Phuc, Quang Ninh, Long An, Binh Duong with 3 subjects: 1,445 households, 70 businesses using land and 224 local government officials in order to to assess the implementation of regulations on: change of land use purpose, land acquisition, compensation, support and resettlement. Research results are: (i) Regarding change of land use purpose: the majority of households and businesses say that the agreement mechanism should be applied; local officials support the coexistence of compulsory and voluntary mechanisms. (ii) Regarding land acquisition: most households say it has been carried out reasonably, in accordance with the order prescribed and ensuring transparency; businesses argue that there are still difficulties in accessing land due to many overlapping regulations. (iii) Regarding compensation: many comments suggest that land price frames are built and issued once in every 1-3 years; specific land price must be determined for compensation. (iv) Regarding support: new production land should be allocated, the level of support for livelihood and employment stability should be increased. (v) Regarding resettlement: the area of ​​resettlement apartments, land for service should be increased or land users whose lands are recovered should be given the priority of buying house or land in urban development project with preferential prices and tax exemption. The above-mentioned recommendations are basis to improve legislation in land acquisition, compensation and support for resettlement.