The UN sustainable development goal 2.1 in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: an assessment of urban food (in)security in Ho Chi Minh city

Cañero Jiménez, Carla

The UN sustainable development goal 2.1 in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: an assessment of urban food (in)security in Ho Chi Minh city

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Cañero Jiménez, C. The UN sustainable development goal 2.1 in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: an assessment of urban food (in)security in Ho Chi Minh city. 2025. handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10230/70966

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Abstract

The following research aims to analyse the situation regarding food (in)security within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 “Zero Hunger” and its corresponding target 2.1 in Ho Chi Minh City (Socialist Republic of Vietnam). The mixed-methods strategy that allows the mixture of quantitative and qualitative data not only provides a more accurate depiction of the matter, but also permits the combination of indicators, indexes and other numerical tools of investigation with qualitative review of the political discourse. Careful research is conducted in order to determine the current scenario globally, regionally, nationally and locally, as well as its evolution over the last years. In addition to the academic bibliography, the impact of governmental policies and the role of civil society, including food charity organisations, in guaranteeing food supplies is assessed at a local level. Major priority is given to those suffering from urban poverty, who are the most exposed to be left behind and experience with higher acuity the drawbacks of growth. The results determine whether the Vietnamese metropolis is performing in the right direction to achieve sustainable development and give place to conclude proposing a set of measures to improve its performance and commitment to Agenda 2030.