Donor Alignment Around National Plans in Vietnam Dr. Cao Viet Sinh Vice Minister, MPI, Vietnam

Content Introduction: Overview CPRGS process CPRGS, Planning Reform, and Donor Alignment Critical factors for success of government-donor cooperation

Overview of CPRGS Process Government-led process - Localizing PRSP into CPRGS Broad-based consultation with stakeholders Community consultations Partnership working groups Workshops Setting priorities based on consultations with stakeholders

CPRGS, Planning Reform and Donor Alignment Some main objectives of Planning reform Adopting CPRGS Principles Improve aid effectiveness Activities in Integrating CPRGS into SEDP CPRGS Roll-out Sectoral Support and Partnership working groups (MARD, MOET, MOLISA…) Poverty Analysis (WTO Accession, Updates, VLSS etc) M&E

CPRGS, Planning Reform and Donor Alignment (cont’d) SEDP Preparation - several consultation workshops with stakeholders including NGOs, INGOs - Grass root consultation with communities - More evidence-based approach (including carrying out studies to assess current situation, one supported by DFID) - Very active participation of donors in the formulation of sectoral goals and policies (MARD, MOLISA, MOET) - Introduction of Policy matrix in SEDP (Whole country, MARD, MOET, some piloted provinces) - M&E

Critical factor for Success Strong Government ownership Proactiveness in socio-economic reform and improved governance Good Coordination mechanism (Inter-ministerial working group) Effective ways to address donors’ concerns - Regular dialogues between government and donors - Active participation of donors, especially in partnership groups - Consultation Workshops - Donor-supported activities (Roll-out, M&E etc.) Experimental approach (CPRGS Roll-out, Piloting MTEF)

Implementation of Hanoi Core Statement Hanoi Core Statement (HCS) on Aid Effectiveness - Localize Paris Declaration Make aid more effective to achieve VDGs (2010) and MDGs (2015) Include indicators for government ownership, donor alignment, strengthening capacity with donors’ support, use of government’s procedures Lessons learnt from Budget Support in Vietnam Activities: Education For All, PRSC, P135 (proposed), Forestry (proposed), Rural Drinking Water, Targeted Budget Support to Community Development (eg. Chia Se) Effectiveness as compared with Project Approach: Further reform planning process to implement HCS

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