Vietnam: Policy Highlights and Opportunities

Each year, approximately 8.8 million tons of food in Vietnam are either lost or wasted along the supply chain.

The benefits of greater food recovery and donation are particularly apparent in Vietnam, where an estimated 5% of the population face food insecurity. The government of Vietnam has prioritized food insecurity and food loss and waste (FLW) reduction as part of its national agenda.

Atlas Research: Vietnam

Legal Guide

Learn about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how Vietnam’s existing laws and policies support or hinder the country’s progress.

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Executive Summary

Read highlights of the research findings and our high-level recommendations.

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Policy Opportunities and Recommendations

National FLW Strategy

Set a national FLW reduction goal, including a sub-goal for surplus food donation, and publish a national strategy to reduce food waste.

Liability Protection

Enact a national “Good Samaritan” law that provides civil and criminal liability protection for food donors and food recovery organizations, similar to laws in Brazil and the U.S. The law should shield donors from liability unless harm is caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Mapping food donation policies around the world

The Atlas map compares food donation laws and policies in different countries and evaluates legislation across several issue areas. Use the map to see where your country stands and learn from best practices around the world.

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Methodology

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