Abstract Land Information System (LIS) governance plays a critical role in supporting effective land administration, inclusive development, and sustainable socio-economic transformation, particularly in developing economies undergoing institutional and administrative reform. This article examines the governance of LIS in Vietnam, with a focus on identifying institutional and legal gaps in the operation, coordination, and public disclosure of land information systems. Based on established theoretical perspectives on LIS governance, this study adopts a comparative analytical approach to examine selected governance models from Japan, Germany, South Korea, and France across key domains, including land valuation, land allocation, regulatory enforcement, and land information systems. The findings indicate that, regardless of differences in land tenure regimes and administrative traditions, effective LIS management depends primarily on a transparent legal framework, decentralized administrative authority, and the strategic application of digital technologies. Drawing on these findings, the article provides policy-relevant insights for Vietnam and other developing economies, emphasizing institutional coherence, integrated land data systems, and digital governance as key enablers of effective LIS governance and sustainable development.
NGA et al. (2026) studied this question.