Viet Nam: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1
The Asian Development Bank is working with Viet Nam to increase the efficiency of the country's public expenditure system in order to improve infrastructure provision, social service delivery, and reduce poverty.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Nguyen, Cuong Minh
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Viet Nam -
Modality
- Loan
- Technical Assistance
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Sector
- Public sector management
Project Name | Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Project Number | 50051-001 | ||||||||||||||||
Country / Economy | Viet Nam |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan Technical Assistance |
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Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector | Public sector management / Public expenditure and fiscal management |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||||||||||||||
Description | IPEQ''s impact is to improve the provision of infrastructure and service delivery to lift living standards and reduce poverty. The program''s outcome is enhanced public financial management systems. There are three main outputs: Output 1: Public financial resources productively allocated; Output 2: Budget credibility enhanced; Output 3: Oversight and monitoring and evaluation of budget implementation improved. Subprogram 1 is envisioned as a single-tranche policy-based loan. The 2nd subprogram will be discussed with the authorities during program implementation. The loan amount reflects the country''s development financing needs and indicative costs of reform. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Low-quality public expenditure remains a critical development constraint to more inclusive economic growth in Viet Nam. The proposed Viet Nam Improving Public Expenditure Quality (IPEQ) Program deepens ongoing ADB support of sequenced policy measures to increase the efficiency of public expenditure and improve infrastructure and services for the people of Viet Nam. | ||||||||||||||||
Impact | Provision of infrastructure and service delivery improved to lift living standards and reduce poverty. |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Enhanced public financial management systems |
Progress Toward Outcome | Viet Nam's fiscal strategy and budgeting, budget reliability, and transparency and management of public assets and liabilities are being improved. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | 1. Public financial resources more productively allocated 2. Budget credibility enhanced 3. Oversight and M&E of budget implementation improved |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Output 1: (i) the revised State Budget Law approving the introduction of 5-year medium-term fiscal frameworks and introducing gender equality and performance-based budgeting as principles of state budget management approved by the National Assembly in November 2015 and effective from January 2017; (ii) the Decree on rail asset management allowing the participation of private entities in railway operations, and requiring operators to report real asset values and physical asset status to MOF annually issued by the government in March 2018. Output 2: (i) Risk assessment on potential implications of subnational capital mobilization from commercial banks completed, and (ii) Number and value of all guarantees provided by the central government to social policy banks published publicly. Output 3: (i) Capacity development for provincial government s in implementing the State Budget Law (2015) finalized; and (ii) Manuals on state budget oversight for the National Assembly members completed. |
Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | C |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | No environmental impact is expected. |
Involuntary Resettlement | No involuntary resettlement is expected. |
Indigenous Peoples | No indigenous peoples impact is expected. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Extensive consultation had been made with key government agencies including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the National Assembly's Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs; and development partners active in PFM related work in Viet Nam to identify support priorities and discuss implementation arrangements. |
During Project Implementation | Extensive consultation had been made with the Program's EA and IAs to discuss implementation issues and necessary adjustments; with broader stakeholders including central and provincial government agencies, development partners and civil society organizations to seek insights and comments on the program's proposed reforms. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | A. Three international experts are expected to understand international best practices in these areas and be able to make policy recommendations suitable for Vietnam. 1. Public Asset Management Specialist 2. Public Debt Management Specialist 3. Public Investment Evaluation Specialist B. Six national experts are expected to contribute to country assessments, facilitate country consultations, and provide other technical support. 1. Public Asset Management Specialist 2. Public Debt Management Specialist 3. Fiscal Management Specialist 4. ODA Management Specialist 5. Public Investment Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 6. Risk Management Specialist |
Responsible ADB Officer | Nguyen, Cuong Minh |
Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Viet Nam Resident Mission |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance Dr. Truong Thai Phuong [email protected] 28 Tran Hung Dao Hanoi, Viet Nam |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 26 May 2016 |
Fact Finding | 24 Apr 2016 to 27 Apr 2016 |
MRM | 22 Jun 2016 |
Approval | 13 Dec 2016 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 13 Jun 2019 |
Loan 3502-VIE
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
13 Dec 2016 | 26 May 2017 | - | 31 Dec 2017 | - | 07 Nov 2017 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 82.70 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 82.70 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Loan 3503-VIE
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
13 Dec 2016 | 26 May 2017 | 02 Jan 2018 | 31 Dec 2017 | 31 Dec 2018 | 31 Dec 2018 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 117.30 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 117.30 | 17 Jun 2022 | 117.88 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 117.88 | 0.00 | 100% |
TA 9272-VIE
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
13 Dec 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 31 Mar 2018 | 12 Dec 2022 | - |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
1,575,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,575,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 1,381,472.58 |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1: Project Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Oct 2020 |
Loan Agreement (Special Operations) for Loan 3503-VIE: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Loan Agreement (Special Operations) | May 2017 |
Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 3502-VIE: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | May 2017 |
Chương trình Cải thiện chất lượng chi tiêu công, Tiểu Chương trình 1: Bảng Dữ liệu Dự án | Translated PDS | Dec 2016 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality, Subprogram 1: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 2016 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program: Concept Paper | Concept Papers | May 2016 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
None currently available.
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Viet Nam: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program (Subprogram 1) | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Dec 2021 |
Related Publications
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Gender Responsive Budgeting in Viet Nam: Gender Equality in Transport | Papers and Briefs | Oct 2019 |
Ngân sách có Trách nhiệm Giới ở Việt Nam: Bình đẳng Giới trong ngành Giao thông Vận tải | Papers and Briefs | Oct 2019 |
Managing Fiscal Risks of Subnational Borrowing in Viet Nam: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program | Papers and Briefs | Dec 2017 |
Strengthening Fiscal Risk Management of Government Guaranteed Loans in Viet Nam: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program | Papers and Briefs | Dec 2017 |
Reforming Railway and Metro Asset Management in Viet Nam: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program | Papers and Briefs | Dec 2017 |
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ADB Supports Government Efforts to Make Public Expenditure More Efficient
ADB has approved a total of $200.58 million in loans and grants to increase the efficiency of Viet Nam’s public expenditure to improve infrastructure provision, social service delivery, and reduce poverty.
Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 06 May 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 06 May 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 28 Apr 2022 | 04 May 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 08 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 10 Feb 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 10 Feb 2022 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 10 May 2019 | 16 May 2019 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 08 Jun 2018 | 12 Jun 2018 |
Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 08 Jun 2018 | 12 Jun 2018 |
National Project Coordination | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 22 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
Contracts Awarded
No contracts awarded for this project were found
Procurement Plan
None currently available.