Determinants of licensing efficiency in social housing projects: evidence from Binh Duong Province, Vietnam

Tóm tắt

The development of social housing is essential to meet the needs of low-income populations in rapidly urbanizing areas. However, in Vietnam, project licensing remains hindered by institutional, administrative, and technical barriers. This study examines key factors influencing the licensing process of social housing projects in Binh Duong Province using a mixed-method approach, including literature review, expert consultation, and survey data from 129 professionals. Five main factor groups are identified: stakeholder coordination, legal framework, technical infrastructure, land-use planning, and developer capacity. The results show that governance-related factors, especially stakeholder coordination and legal systems, have a stronger impact on licensing efficiency than technical and financial aspects. The study proposes policy recommendations focusing on institutional reform, improved coordination, and planning alignment, contributing practical insights for policymakers to accelerate social housing development in Vietnam and similar contexts.