Over the last 30 years, Vietnam economic development has been increased profoundly. One of the reason is the implementation of Doi Moi policy, since 1986, have stimulated economic growth rapidly, shifting the status from one of the lowest income countries into a middle-income country. The policy has led the industry sector to grow gradually. To support the industry, many areas have been planned to become industrial parks. Nevertheless, in most cases, it overrides ecological and social contexts. Phu Da, a commune in Southern part of Vietnam, is facing a serious threat from the industrial zone development plan. It has been planned to support a number of industrial projects that built on a contested area. In addition water issues and sprawling development are also exacerbated the condition of the existing sensitive dune landscape. The thesis investigates the eco-centric approach using dune slacks as a framework for development.
