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TA 4252: Support to Poverty Reduction Activities in Viet Nam
Financed by the Cooperation Fund in Support of the Formulation and Implementation of National Poverty Reduction Strategies

Type: Resident Mission Strengthening
Duration: 12 December 2003 - 31 December 2005
Executing Agency: Viet Nam Resident Mission, working closely with the Ministry of Planning and Investment
Person Responsible: R. Adhikari, Viet Nam Resident Mission
Amount: $37,000 (NPRS); $73,000 (PRF); $15,000 (ADB)
Project Summary

The small scale technical assistance provides for capacity building support to Viet Nam through a Resident Mission poverty consultant. The TA will specifically focus on monitoring the implementation of the Poverty Partnership Agreement and accelerate various sector/thematic work to identify future poverty projects, as well as to strengthen coordination and consultation with key stakeholders.

The purposes of this TA are:

  • Assist various poverty reduction initiatives
  • Conduct activities to support poverty reduction
  • Strengthen local capacity in analysis, monitoring, project support, policy dialogue and knowledge management on poverty reduction.