This document analyzes policies to institutionalize the management of traditional forests of ethnic minorities and local communities in Vietnam. This is a policy discussion based on Pan Nature's research results through analysis of forest allocation data for communities in 24 provinces of Vietnam and assessment of community-based forest management at 13 check points in 12 provinces during 2017-2018. The report has recommended for recognition of and support to the development of ICCAs based on existing traditional forests in Vietnam.