277 about the nature of cross sectoral and macro and micro level interlinkages, should provide useful guiding principles to the government for making decisions about investment, deployment and managem[.]
277 about the nature of cross-sectoral and macro and micro level interlinkages, should provide useful guiding principles to the government for making decisions about investment, deployment and management of existing resources, the country’s legal framework, as well as the planning and implementation of policies going forward Since Vietnam is on the cusp of designing its developmental pathway, there are enormous opportunities of which the country might take advantage in achieving its long-term socioeconomic aspirations This design is laden with huge challenges and risks, especially with regard to social and environment stresses To achieve its 2030 vision, Vietnam’s most feasible pathway could be assisted by an integrated framework of policy making, with a bold strategy for protecting natural resources—that is, ensuring food, water, and energy security discussed in this research A fine example of such an integrated framework based on innovative input-output modelling approach is proposed in this research Its usefulness is demonstrated in this research by analysing the socio-economic and energy-food-water security outcomes for a range of alternative scenarios It is contented that this framework could be a valuable resource for the country’s policy makers Furthermore, as one of the most vulnerable country to climate change, Vietnam needs to adopt the energy-food-water nexus approach to policy making, especially to develop a climate resilient program for economic strategic planning and public investments in infrastructure It is imperative for Vietnam to increase its investment efficiency to protect its environment and resources while pursuing economic prosperity—particularly insofar as no trade-offs in these arenas can be offset in the long run Once the government is able to promote public accountability in this arena, they can build on and call upon the strength, will, and spirit of current and future generations of Vietnamese people to ensure the development of a prosperous, civilized, and democratic Vietnam In summary, the policy makers in Vietnam should consider alternative pathways to feasibly and effectively achieve economic prosperity while respecting and sustaining the security of essential resources—namely, energy, food and water—which are not only primary resources for economic growth but also fundamental to sustaining human life