Cong Minh Huynh

Dù nhiều nghiên cứu đã khẳng định vai trò của chất lượng quản trị trong việc giảm quy mô nền kinh tế ngầm, nhưng tác động khác biệt của từng khía cạnh quản trị ở cấp địa phương vẫn chưa được làm sáng tỏ. Nghiên cứu này phân tích tác động đa chiều của chất lượng quản trị địa phương lên quy mô kinh tế ngầm ở mức độ cấp tỉnh trong giai đoạn 2006-2022 tại Việt Nam. Kết quả hồi quy dữ liệu bảng với tác động cố định (FEM) kèm sai số chuẩn vững (RSE) chỉ ra rằng việc tăng cường kiểm soát tham nhũng trong khu vực công và tinh giản thủ tục hành chính có tác động mạnh mẽ nhất trong việc làm giảm quy mô kinh tế ngầm, tiếp theo là tính minh bạch và công khai trong việc ra quyết định và bảo đảm trách nhiệm giải trình với người dân. Thúc đẩy sự tham gia của người dân cấp cơ sở và nâng cao chất lượng cung ứng dịch vụ công cũng cho thấy tác động làm giảm kinh tế ngầm, nhưng với mức ý nghĩa và mức độ tác động nhỏ hơn. Những phát hiện này nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của việc phân tách các phương diện của chất lượng quản trị phục vụ các cải cách cấp tỉnh khi thiết kế các chính sách thúc đẩy sự tham gia của người dân và doanh nghiệp vào nền kinh tế chính thức một cách hiệu quả

Purpose: This study assesses whether solid waste treatment (SWT) attracts foreign direct investment (FDI) and, via that channel, raises provincial economic growth in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach: Using panel data for 63 provinces (2006–2021), the author estimates a two-equation framework: (1) the effect of SWT on FDI inflows and (2) the joint effects of SWT and FDI on provincial economic growth. The analysis employs province fixed effects, feasible generalized least squares and system generalized method of moments (system-GMM) estimators, complemented by heterogeneity analyses across provinces. Findings: (1) SWT significantly and positively predicts FDI, (2) both SWT and FDI are positive and statistically significant predictors of provincial economic growth and (3) joint results from the two equations provide evidence consistent with FDI mediating the SWT-growth pathway. Importantly, the heterogeneity analysis reveals that the growth effects of SWT are not uniform, but are substantially stronger in provinces with higher FDI exposure and greater absorptive capacity. Practical implications: Strengthening SWT capacity and performance can serve as an effective lever for attracting higher-quality FDI and accelerating provincial income growth, particularly in provinces with adequate economic capacity and investment readiness. Social implications: Viewing SWT as a growth-enabling infrastructure can strengthen investment readiness and resilience, but basic treatment alone is insufficient for sustainability transitions, as its economic returns depend critically on local conditions. Originality/value: The study reframes SWT as a productive environmental infrastructure, offering the first province-level evidence from Vietnam on an environment-investment-growth nexus with an explicit mediating mechanism and heterogeneous provincial effects.

This paper investigates the impact of entrepreneurship on local governance quality as well as the impact of local governance quality and entrepreneurship on the shadow economy for a panel dataset of 63 provinces in Vietnam over the period of 2006–2021. Results point out the important roles of entrepreneurship and local governance in reducing the shadow economy. Remarkably, entrepreneurship reduces the shadow economy not only directly but also indirectly through the improvement of local governance. More interestingly, the indirect effect is even stronger than the direct effect. We also acknowledge and test the reverse path—better governance fosters entrepreneurship—and document heterogeneity across the six governance dimensions, with corruption control and administrative procedures exerting the strongest effects on the shadow economy. These findings highlight the importance of fostering entrepreneurial activities and strengthening governance structures at the local level to create a more transparent and formal economic environment.

Purpose: This study sheds light on the multi-dimensional impact of governance quality on child health outcomes, measured by the infant mortality rate (IMR) and under-5 mortality rate (U5MR), across 63 provinces in Vietnam from 2006 to 2021. The study aims to identify which governance dimensions most significantly influence these health indicators. Design/methodology/approach: Using a panel dataset spanning 16 years, this study employs the fixed effects (FE) and the two-step system generalised method of moments (SGMM) estimators to analyse the relationship between various dimensions of governance quality and child health outcomes. Governance dimensions include local participation, vertical accountability, transparency, public administrative procedures, control of corruption and public service delivery. Findings: The results indicate that overall governance quality has a stronger impact on U5MR than on IMR. Specific dimensions such as local participation, vertical accountability and public service delivery exhibit stronger effects on IMR, while transparency, public administrative procedures and control of corruption have a more pronounced impact on U5MR. Practical implications: Policymakers should prioritize targeted governance reforms, focusing on dimensions with the most significant influence on specific child health outcomes, to optimize resource allocation and intervention strategies. Social implications: Improved governance quality can enhance healthcare delivery, reduce mortality rates and contribute to broader social well-being, particularly in vulnerable communities. Originality/value: This study offers a concise understanding of how different governance dimensions uniquely affect child health outcomes. It emphasizes the need for a multi-dimensional and tailored governance approach to effectively reduce child mortality rates in Vietnam and other developing countries.