About Vietnam Enterprise Survey 2015

The Vietnam Enterprise Survey 2015 was conducted by the World Bank between November 2014 and April 2016, with the aim of collecting feedback from enterprises on the state of the private sector and the business environment in Vietnam. The survey covered a representative sample of 996 firms across various sectors, regions, and sizes. The survey data provides valuable insights into various aspects of firm performance, such as innovation, productivity, competitiveness, access to finance, corruption, and gender equality.

Research ideas using WB Vietnam enterprise survey 2015

• How does innovation affect firm productivity and profitability in Vietnam?
• What are the main barriers and drivers of access to finance for small and medium enterprises in Vietnam?
• How does corruption affect firm performance and investment decisions in Vietnam?
• What are the gender gaps and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and managers in Vietnam?
• How does regional integration and trade openness affect firm competitiveness and growth in Vietnam?

Abstract

Data from 996 establishments was analyzed. Stratified random sampling was used to select the surveyed businesses. The data was collected using face-to-face interviews.

The standard Enterprise Survey topics include firm characteristics, gender participation, access to finance, annual sales, costs of inputs/labor, workforce composition, bribery, licensing, infrastructure, trade, crime, competition, capacity utilization, land and permits, taxation, informality, business-government relations, innovation and technology, and performance measures. Over 90% of the questions objectively ascertain characteristics of a country's business environment. The remaining questions assess the survey respondents' opinions on what are the obstacles to firm growth and performance.

Unit of Analysis

The primary sampling unit of the study is the establishment. An establishment is a physical location where business is carried out and where industrial operations take place or services are provided. A firm may be composed of one or more establishments. For example, a brewery may have several bottling plants and several establishments for distribution. For the purposes of this survey an establishment must make its own financial decisions and have its own financial statements separate from those of the firm. An establishment must also have its own management and control over its payroll.

The scope of the study includes:

• Characteristics of establishments;
• Infrastructure;
• Sales and supplies;
• Competition and innovation;
• Capacity;
• Land and permits;
• Security (crime);
• Finance;
• Business-government relations;
• Labor;
• Business environment;
• Performance.