Pro-poor growth, poverty and inequality in rural Vietnam

► We analyse the impact of Vietnam's transition on the welfare of different ethnic groups in rural Vietnam. ► The pace of poverty reduction for ethnic minorities was improved over the period 2002-2006 although poverty is still concentrated in the minority groups. ► It is observed that the patterns of contributions of growth and inequality on poverty vary considerably according to ethnicity. ► The factors contributing to inequality within each ethnic group significantly differ depending on the ethnic category while they are consistent over time.