FISHERMEN AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE FISHING SECTOR OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL VIETNAM

摘要

In the past several years, the fishing sector of the South Central Vietnam have been developing sharply, generating over 226 thousands employments. The sector has contributed a share of approximately 70% to the production value of the fisheries nationwide. The primary aim of this research paper is to assess the factual status of labour and income distribution pattern in fishing activities through some aspects: quantity of labors, education levels of fishermen and skippers, and income distribution methods. The results show the most of households in the fisheries are large in size, and the average income offishermen is high but they almost live in difficult situations. As a result, their life has been dependent on fishing activities, and educational levels remain to be low. Research results are expected to provide policymakers with useful information regarding development orientations, specially relevant to eliminating hunger and reducing poverty