Diệm's 1956 Land Reform

Ngô Đình Diệm's 1956 Land Reform in South Vietnam aimed to redistribute land from large landowners to peasants. The policy sought to reduce rural inequality, improve agricultural productivity, and gain peasant support for his government. Under the reform, some land was confiscated and redistributed, but implementation was inconsistent, often benefiting government officials or wealthier farmers rather than the poorest peasants. While it aimed to promote economic fairness, the reform faced criticism for inefficiency and uneven execution, impacting its overall effectiveness and contributing to ongoing social and political tensions in the region.