Decision No. 33/2008/QD-TTg approving the strategy on development of Viet Nam’s survey and mapping branch up to 2020. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo Nos. 161-162, 3 March 2008, pp. 35-47. Subject Land & soil Keyword Survey/mapping Research Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decision approves the development of Viet Nam’s survey and mapping into a basic survey branch in order to: ensure the building and supply of adequate geographical information to serve requirements of the state management of territory, land, natural resources and the environment; conduct scientific research into the earth; prevent and control natural disasters and protect the environment; etc. Full text English