Nguyen Le Dung’s article “Application of Data Envelopment Analysis to Analyze the Operational Efficiency of Water User Associations in the Quan Lo Phung Hiep Region” was published in the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science – Economics and Business Administration, volume 21, issue 9 (2026), pages 104–117.
Research approach
The study evaluates 102 local water user organizations using input-oriented Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), assuming constant returns to scale (CRS). The approach examines resource use in irrigation service provision through comparisons among surveyed organizations.
Findings and practical implications
The article examines technical efficiency, water distribution and operational organization, and infrastructure maintenance and development. It identifies maintenance and infrastructure development as priorities for improvement and proposes diversifying revenues, increasing maintenance investment and promoting technology adoption.
The publication provides a reference for government agencies, local authorities and local water user organizations in assessing resource efficiency, identifying support needs and improving service quality. DEA results should be interpreted within the study sample and the model assumptions explained by the author.
Publication details
Author: Nguyen Le Dung.
Journal: HCMCOUJS – Economics and Business Administration, 21(9), 104–117, 2026.
DOI: 10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.vi.21.9.5583.2026.
This notice is based on the original article. Detailed data and results tables are presented in the publication.
