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Country context
Major structural economic reforms led to sustained and broad-based economic growth
Recently classified as lower middle-income economy Strong performance of agriculture sector; has been a solid contributor to overall growth; market-oriented policies create economic opportunities for the majority of the poor However, progress in poverty reduction is lagging in some regions of rural areas and among ethnic minorities
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Country Programme
Three country strategic opportunities programmes (COSOPs): 1996, 2003 and 2008 Area-based multicomponent programme with the following main features: decentralization, small-scale infrastructure, market integration, microfinance, natural resources management, and social development Eleven projects/programmes approved since 1993; six ongoing Total IFAD loans: US$257 million; government counterpart funding: US$48 million; total project/programme costs US$350 million IFAD Country Office established in 2005. Country programme manager out-posted to Hanoi in 2008
Evaluation objectives
Assess the performance and impact of IFADsupported activities in Viet Nam; and
Generate a series of findings and recommendations to serve as building blocks for formulation of the forthcoming resultsbased COSOP for Viet Nam.
Knowledge management is still work in progress, but with valuable learning resources/themes for project staff;
Success in partnering with provincial and local governments for implementation, but more systematic and strategic approach needed for partnerships with other stakeholders (in particular IFIs, and the private sector).
Main Recommendations
A strengthened pro-poor market-oriented approach More realistic geographic coverage A more favourable credit environment for smallholders Closer partnerships with multilateral organisations and private sector