The Hmong Resettlement Study. Volume II: Economic Development and Employment Projects.
Author(s):
Fass, Simon M; Bui, Diana D.; Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, Or.
Format:
Report
Publisher:
1984.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Part of a national study which examined the resettlement of Laotian Hmong refugees in the United States, this volume presents the results of an eight-month study of projects and enterprises that in some way promote the economic self-sufficiency of the Hmong. The specific purposes of the study were to identify and to obtain information about all significant ventures throughout the country, to describe general constraints and opportunities facing the ventures, to prepare in-depth descriptions of selected projects and enterprises that highlight, in detail, the key difficulties and successes that each encountered, and to draw from these experiences some basic lessons learned by Hmong and American participants. Chapters focus on the following: sewing; farming projects; grocery stores; other enterprises; and employment projects. A concluding section discusses ways of making the primary Hmong business ventures more cost-effective. Some recommendations are presented for improving the cooperation between the Hmong and Americans. A brief epilogue reports that the future of Hmong self-sufficiency across the country remains encouraging. Three appendices describe study methods and list project and enterprise contacts and sources of small business assistance in Minnesota. (KH)