Abstract
A success achievement for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires four key elements: Suitable Sustainable Development (SD) model; Feasible policies; Mobilizing resources; and Consensus of the people. Establishment of a simple, common, easy-to-use process or an approach to the building of an SD model would be key importance. This could make it easier for countries or small regions where expertise resource is limited.
 
 This paper addresses two main objectives: 1) demonstrate the importance of systematic analyses and the creation of a Practical SD Structure (PSDS) at the first stage of an SD study; and 2) perform complete research at a selected pilot area, using it as the practical basis to establish component models for individual aspects of SD.
 
 This work selects Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone as a case study. It approaches three strategic goals for SD to build a comprehensive process from setting up a procedure for the creation of a visualized PSDS, identifying targets for SD, challenges, key partners, to ultimately providing analyses and practical solutions for SD issues.
 
 The results demonstrate that while only the SDGs are relatively homogeneous in different study areas, implementing partners may have similarities, so the identification of challenges, priorities, determination of tasks and responsibilities in interactions between partners is highly variable; The SD model for each specific area always requires systematic analysis. It must be based on practical conditions and pursuing feasibility. The results provide practical solutions, directly applicable to the study area. However, the approach of the work and structure of the models allow flexible application for others.
Highlights
Since 2015, fifteen areas along the coastline of Vietnam have been identified as the key areas to concentrate investment in economic development
The results demonstrate that while only the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are relatively homogeneous in different study areas, implementing partners may have similarities, so the identification of challenges, priorities, determination of tasks and responsibilities in interactions between partners is highly variable; The Sustainable Development (SD) model for each specific area always requires systematic analysis
The set of evaluation criteria is based on the following factors: 1) Harmony between economic, social and environmental development; 2) Maintaining sustainable economic growth in parallel with progressive implementation, social justice, and environmental protection; And 3) Meet the legal basis as appropriate for planning, location, scale, regional integration policies, and policies to encourage the application of cleaner production
Summary
Since 2015, fifteen areas along the coastline of Vietnam have been identified as the key areas to concentrate investment in economic development. This move is within the broader strategy of the Vietnamese government in coastal socio-economic development. Phu Quoc Island, with its geographical, natural, economic, and social characteristics, is expected to be one of the bright spots in that strategy. Regarding economic development strategies in Vietnam, with the view that economic development is a basic element for SD, Nguyen H. S. (2009) introduced the concept and the relationship between economic SD and SD, as well as the impact of economic development on cultural, social, and environmental issues. A suitable SD model is likely the key to achieve the goals
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