This report provides a situation analysis summarising the essential findings from research into gender issues during economic integration. The report also revisits the existing gender issues and disparities between men and women in Viet Nam and investigates how these disparities may be reduced or widened with economic integration. Conscious of the lack of research coming out of Viet Nam specifically focused on gender impacts due to economic
integration, the authors draw on international research to flag possible gender impacts and lessons learned from other countries, which may be relevant to Viet Nam. The issues presented in this document provide a useful starting point for policy makers, organisations and individuals working on gender and economic integration. The situation analysis further provides a comprehensive bibliography, a list of Internet sites, practical recommendations and focus areas requiring additional research.