This report was produced under the UN-REDD Viet Nam Programme. The principal authors were Vu Thi Hien, CERDA, Do Trong Hoan, ICRAF, and Nguyen Trung Thong, SNV. (October 2012)

This report documents lessons learnt from the piloting of self-selection activities in Lam Dong province, and develops recommendations for local decision-making on REDD+ benefits in future REDD+ programs in Viet Nam and beyond.

This report will focus on the proposed design of the R-coefficient with brief look into how multiple benefits have been integrated into the design of benefit sharing systems. The mechanics of the R-coefficient and results from a series of consultations will be also discussed. (April 2012)

This follows-up study focuses on four critical issues regarding establishing a BDS in Viet Nam: 1. participation by communities in REDD+ activities; 2. development of the legal framework on community forestry; 3. decentralized approach applied to the distribution of payments; and 4. application of R coefficients to differentiate benefits. (December 2010)

This report summarizes the draft study conclusions and recommendations (i.e.17 Policy Decisions) for the establishment of a REDD-compliant BDS. The 10 most significant Policy Decisions are listed below, according to the following three themes: legal, institutional, and governance. (January 2010)