Mismatches between policy planning and implementation on the actively living with flood approach in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

Based on a qualitative case study in An Giang province, Vietnam, we mapped the understanding of ‘Living with Floods’ (LWF) concept and implementation three projects to explain effectiveness water governance Vietnam. We have demonstrated how perceptions LWF differ per government level limits effectiveness. Diverging undermine governance. A framework list indicators are proposed measure floodwater Integrating local social aspects policies vertical coordination may help align short-term benefits long-term adaptation.