Summary
The PPTA will carry out diagnostic analysis to identify the binding constraints to the growth of the private sector. The PPTS consultant team is envisaged to udnertake a decision tree analysis as a way to identify the key obstacles to private sector development, in full consultation with the Government, private sector entities, and concerned development partners. The proposed PPTA is also envisaged to undertake:(i) review of development impacts of reforms undertaken through the first cluster phase of SDPL to date; and (ii) examination of Government's five-year SME Development Plan 2006-2010 and other related policy documents.
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| Project Name |
Second Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Program |
| Project Number |
41360-012 |
| Country |
Viet Nam |
| Project Status |
Closed |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| TA 7063-VIE: Second Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Program |
|---|
| Japan Special Fund |
US$ 500,000.00 |
|
| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
|
| Drivers of Change |
Private sector development
|
| Sector / Subsector |
Industry and trade
- Small and medium enterprise development |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
No gender elements |
| Description |
The PPTA will carry out diagnostic analysis to identify the binding constraints to the growth of the private sector. The PPTS consultant team is envisaged to udnertake a decision tree analysis as a way to identify the key obstacles to private sector development, in full consultation with the Government, private sector entities, and concerned development partners. The proposed PPTA is also envisaged to undertake:(i) review of development impacts of reforms undertaken through the first cluster phase of SDPL to date; and (ii) examination of Government's five-year SME Development Plan 2006-2010 and other related policy documents. |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
In response to Government?s development agenda, a series of country strategy and programs (CSPs) since 2002 envisaged operations aimed at creating a business enabling environment conducive to growth of private enterprises, particularly those small and medium-sized under one of its strategic priorities ? business-led, pro-poor economic growth. |
| Impact |
The ensuing second SDPL will establish a more enabling business environment in Viet Nam to enhance economic welfare in a manner conducive to private sector development. |
Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
The Government and ADB will agree on a design of the second SDPL and its effective implementation. |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
|
| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
Medium-term policy framework for private sector development to implement the 5-year SME development plan and to address constraints on enterprises. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
|
| Geographical Location |
Viet Nam |
Safeguard Categories
| Environment |
C |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
C |
| Indigenous Peoples |
C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
|
| Involuntary Resettlement |
|
| Indigenous Peoples |
|
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
|
| During Project Implementation |
The plan of activies for 2011 include: a) the organization of a series of workshops and training on SME new regulations; b) support to the preparation of the SME White Paper 2010; c) software and hardware upgrade for the Business Portal (www.business.gov.vn); d) possible support to build up website for The South SME Support Center. |
Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
Over the course of its implementaiton, 10 person-months of international consultants and 12 person-months of national consultants will be required. Whil the international private sector development specialist will coordinate field work by other consultants, ADB's project team leader will directly lead policy dialogues with the Government based on the consultants' outputs. |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Juan Gomez Reino |
| Responsible ADB Department |
Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
Public Management, Financial Sector and Trade Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Planning and Investment
Nguyen Hoa Cuong
[email protected]
2 Hoang Van Thu, Hanoi, Viet Nam
|
Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
14 Aug 2007 |
| Fact Finding |
29 Sep 2007
to 10 Oct 2007 |
| MRM |
-
|
| Approval |
19 Feb 2008 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| PDS Creation Date |
16 Jan 2008 |
| Last PDS Update |
25 May 2011 |
TA 7063-VIE
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 19 Feb 2008 |
25 Jul 2008 |
25 Jul 2008 |
31 Dec 2009 |
31 Dec 2011 |
-
|
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| ADB |
Cofinancing |
Counterpart |
Total |
Date |
Amount |
| Gov |
Beneficiaries |
Project Sponsor |
Others |
| 500,000.00 |
0.00 |
125,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
625,000.00 |
19 Feb 2008 |
404,654.66 |
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