Summary

The Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva, conducted a visit to Viet Nam from 6 to 15 November 2023. The main objective of the visit was to assess the realization of the right to development in the country and to identify remaining challenges, with a view to formulating recommendations for the Government and other stakeholders who are working towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur sets out his observations about legal, policy and institutional frameworks concerning selected aspects of the right to development, identifies issues of concern and provides recommendations to ensure inclusive, participatory and sustainable development.