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Gulf Solar Power Project The project involves the construction and operation of a 50 MW solar power plant, and associated transmission line, in the Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Zone of Tay Ninh Province in southern Viet Nam (50kilometer from Ho Chi Minh City). The project will be one of the first international project financed solar power projects in the country and has an expected
cost of approximately $[51] million.
Binh Duong Water Treatment Expansion Project The Project involves the expansion by 100 million liters per day (MLD) water production capacity in the Tan Hiep Water Treatment Plant, Viet Nam. This capacity will serve domestic consumption and industrial zones in Ben Cat Town, Tan Uyen Town and Thu Dau Mot City. The expansion includes additional water intake pumps and 9 km of raw water transmission pipes from the Dong Nai River and the downstream distribution network. The total project cost will be $[46] million, of which the upstream water intake work and raw water transmission, downstream distribution network connection and project preparation would cost $[30] million and the additional water production capacity and works within the Tan Hiep Water Treatment Plan would be $16 million.
Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Project - Tranche 2 1. Finance the contract for Engineering design, Procurement and Construction.
2. Finance the consulting service (project implementation consultant) for Tranche 2. 
3. Fiinance the construction of the common facilities for MD1 and MD2 Thermal Power plant (MD2) to be built by private sector. These include the fresh water supply system for MD1 and MD2 and the coolinig water discharge channel.
Floating Solar Energy Project The project entails the Asian Development Bank (ADB) providing financing to DHD to install 47.5 megawatt peak (MWp) of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation panels, on the man-made reservoir of its existing 175 megawatt (MW) Da Mi hydro power plant.
Viet Nam: Greater Mekong Subregion Sustainable Tourism Development Project The Project will support the development of tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) that is economically viable and environmentally and socially sustainable and that benefits the poor. It will develop demonstration subprojects in the Lao PDR and Viet Nam that improve the environment at urban and natural tourism sites, benefit ethnic groups/minorities and the poor, and protect vulnerable people from potential negative impacts. The Project will contribute to transforming GMS transport corridors into economic corridors by developing tourism opportunities along the roads and improving the human resource capacity of tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public sector tourism organizations. It will contribute to more inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and regional cooperation in the GMS. The Project will include the construction of handicraft markets, viewing points, small access roads, walking trails, tourism signage, information and visitor centers, parking areas, small river piers, community lodges, and protective and sanitary facilities. It will formulate plans for tourism site development and management, provide training for local communities and private tourism operators, develop marketing strategies and products, and compose subregional tourism manuals. The Project will seek to strengthen and encourage fair partnerships among local governments and communities and the private sector in developing, operating, and maintaining community tourism facilities and services.
Support the Implementation of Poverty Reduction Program III The program loan will support implementation of the Poverty Reduction Program III outlined under the development partnerfunded Fifth Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC 5), as part of the Government’s overall Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (CPRGS). The CPRGS provides a mediumterm framework (2002–2006) for poverty reduction policies, programs, and actions in Viet Nam with specific targets for development outcomes by 2006. This annual PRSC is the last credit under this 5-year PRSC cycle. In general, targets for the development outcomes were well achieved. Several development outcomes have already outperformed their targets.
Water Sector Investment Program - Tranche 3 In November 2014, Asian Development Bank (ADB) received the State Bank of Vietnam's periodic financing request letter for project 3 requesting $142.5 million to finance seven water companies (WSCs) having completed their project preparation and initiated advance action under project 2. The investments would improve water services for 1.2 million persons, including 17,500 poor households with their own piped water connection for the first time.

Project 3 outputs will support the multitranche financing facility (MFF) outputs: (i) increased coverage; (ii) improved business planning, financial management, and asset management; and (iii) effective nonrevenue water reduction for seven WSCs for the following: Bac Giang City, Cua Lo Town, Nghi Son Economic Zone, Tam Hiep-Dien Nam, Dien Ngoc Towns, Thai Hoa Town, Thai Nguyen City and Vinh City in four provinces.

Special features of project 3 include (i) promoting technical and financial sustainability by enforcing water tariff increase to full-cost recovery, while reducing subsidies and meeting targets of selected key performance indicators; (ii) providing access to finance for second-ranked WSCs willing to secure their debt through water tariff increase, resulting in greater access to safe water for the poor; and (iii) promotion of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), coordinating agency for the MFF, is responsible for (i) selecting WSCs that can access the MFF, and (ii) consolidating reports with the assistance of the WSCs. Under project 3, the project management is delegated to the WSCs, and the provincial people committees (PPCs) are the executing agencies. Each WSC has set up a project management unit (PMU) in its organizational structure under project 2. The PMU organizes the procurement of consulting services and works. The MPI has no role in procurement. 

Project 3 is structured with one loan to the government. The Ministry of Finance will sign seven subsidiary loan agreements  with the participating WSCs with a letter of guarantee from the respective PPC, after the loan signing. Each WSC, acting as implementing agency, will implement its procurement plan separately. The MPI will consolidate the reporting with assistance of the WSCs. The project performance management information system was set-up under project 1 and applies to all subsequent tranches.
Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought-Affected Provinces Project The Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought-Affected Provinces Project integrates climate-resilient agricultural practices through a transformational shift in irrigation modernization, including (i) strengthening irrigation management to improve climate resilience, (ii) modernizing irrigation infrastructure, and (iii) supporting efficient on-farm water management practices. Specifically, the project will modernize eight irrigation systems in five drought-affected provinces: Binh Thuan, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, and Ninh Thuan. The modernized systems will enhance the provinces' ability to manage climate variability, improve the water productivity of agriculture, and increase incomes by supporting farmers in growing high-value crops (HVCs) such as coffee, peppers, grapes, apples, dragon fruits, and mangoes. The project was predicated by the El Ni?o Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-induced drought in 20142016, which affected Viet Nam's south-central coastal and central highlands regions.
Microfinance Development Program Subprogram 2 The programmatic approach consists of two subprograms sequenced to support the government in developing a sustainable market-oriented microfinance  along the line with the Vietnam Microfinance Development Strategy, 2011-2020,  focusing on the: (i) creation of a supportive policy and regulatory environment; (ii) enhancement of the supervisory and regulatory capacities; (iii) strengthening of microfinance involved financial institutions; and 
(iv) development of financial infrastructure. The proposed policy-based loan will support subprogram 2. The Country Partnership Strategy 2011-2015 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) highlights the microfinance sector as a key area for ADB assistance.
Basic Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth in the Northeastern Provinces Sector Project The proposed project will (i) rehabilitate and upgrade about 265 kilometers of roads in the four northeastern provinces (NEPs); (ii) install 10 rural domestic water supply (RDWS) schemes; (iii) provide infrastructure support for agricultural and rural value chains (ARVC) in Lang Son; and (iv) strengthen provincial infrastructure asset management.
Lower Secondary Education for the Most Disadvantaged Regions Project The Project is expected to lead to universal lower secondary education, and hence to greater social and economic inclusion of disadvantaged groups. Its outcome will be improved Net Enrollment Rate in lower secondary education, particularly for ethnic minorities and girls, in 103 of the most disadvantaged districts from the Project provinces.  The first investment to provide direct support to the SESMP 2006-2010 action plan, it is designed to be synergistic with other ongoing ADB education interventions in Viet Nam
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Prevention Among Youth The objective of the Project is to reduce HIV/AIDS infection rates among young people (15-24 years old). To achieve this, the Project will support the Government to implement a comprehensive behavior change communication program aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS infection risk for youth.  The Project will have four components: (1) leadership and strategy support for HIV/AIDS prevention among youth; (2) a national mass media program for behavior change; (3) community-based HIV/AIDS prevention resources for youth including harm reduction outreach services, HIV prevention for vulnerable youth, and primary prevention programs for youth and families; and (4) project management, capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation.
Forests for Livelihood Improvement in the Central Highlands (Sector Loan) The Project objectives and activities include: (i) formulating technically sound and socially relevant SFM plans for over 3 million ha of natural forests and plantations on bare land. SFM plan preparation will include (a) delineating forest conservation and use zones, (b) rationalizing Government's and stakeholders' roles and responsibilities, and enabling effective participation of the local communities and the private sector in SFM, and (c) providing investments for improving the condition and productivity of household, community, and state managed forests; (ii) providing wage generating and livelihood improvement  investments, especially for forest-dependent ethnic minorities; (iii) supporting stakeholder technical and operational capacity building for SFM; and (iv) providing project implementation support.
Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought-Affected Provinces Project The Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought-Affected Provinces Project integrates climate-resilient agricultural practices through a transformational shift in irrigation modernization, including (i) strengthening irrigation management to improve climate resilience, (ii) modernizing irrigation infrastructure, and (iii) supporting efficient on-farm water management practices. Specifically, the project will modernize eight irrigation systems in five drought-affected provinces: Binh Thuan, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, and Ninh Thuan.  The modernized systems will enhance the provinces' ability to manage climate variability,  improve the water productivity of agriculture, and increase incomes by supporting farmers in growing high-value crops (HVCs) such as coffee, peppers, grapes, apples, dragon fruits, and mangoes.  The project was predicated by the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-induced drought in 2014-2016, which affected Viet Nam's south-central coastal and central highlands regions.
Skills And Knowledge for Inclusive Economic Growth Project Building on lessons from the Skills Enhancement Project financed by the Asian Development Bank, the proposed project will continue efforts to realign Viet Nam's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system with current and future labor market needs. The project will upgrade the teaching and learning environments of national high-quality TVET institutes with up-to-date technology. These upgrades will enhance the quality of training programs for advanced skills in close collaboration with business communities. The grant will complement these activities by strengthening the quality of soft skills training and developing demand-driven short-term skills programs for women and youth in disadvantaged communities.
Trade Facilitation: Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary Handling in Greater Mekong Subregion Trade Project Compliance with global SPS requirements requires national specialists to undertake tasks related to surveillance, risk analysis, testing, diagnostics, pest identification, standards, and conformity assessment. Trading partners and private companies often require application of good agricultural practices, good manufacturing practices, and quality assurance management (such as hazard analysis critical control points). Cambodia and the Lao PDR lack specialists who can perform these tasks. These specialists need to come (in part at least) from graduates of national higher education systems that train SPS specialists. Strengthening capacities of SPS agencies is urgently needed to meet the increasing requirements for exports and trade facilitation, and to protect health.
Second Greater Mekong Subregion Regional Communicable Diseases Control Project The project follows Strategy 2020, which realigns ADB's role in the health sector with emphasis on regional, intersector, and interagency cooperation, as also detailed in the operational plan for health. It is in line with ADB's Regional Cooperation and Integration Strategy, the GMS regional cooperation strategy and the country partnership strategies and country operations business plans of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam. The project supports regional public goods and capacity towards regional health and economic security and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for reducing child mortality and malnutrition, halting the spread of communicable diseases, and others. In partnership with WHO, the Mekong Basin Disease Surveillance Cooperation, the Kenan Institute Asia and other partners, it addresses critical funding gaps for the roll-out of the International Health Regulations (2005) and APSED, as well as regional strategies for the control of dengue and NTDs. Under the leadership of WHO, regional and national aid coordination mechanisms are in place including regular meetings, surveys and publications for aid coordination, technical forums, community of practice groups, and websites.
Second Lower Secondary Education for the Most Disadvantaged Areas Project The project is a continuation of the first Lower Secondary Education for the Most Disadvantaged Regions Project, which has been successfully implemented and will be completed by the end of 2014. 2 The second project will help the Government of Viet Nam assist
the poor and near-poor through the enhancement of lower secondary education (LSE), which contributes to an expansion of opportunities.
Third Financial Sector Program Loan (Subprogram 1) (formerly Financial Sector Program Loan III) The objective of FSPL III is to create a more diversified, deeper, and more resilient financial sector. The bank-dominated financial sector cannot adequately finance the economy’s investment needs. FSPL III will lead to an increased share of capital markets in the financing of domestic investment, which will promote and facilitate sustained high growth in the economy with reduced risks. Development of diversified capital markets will result in increased efficiency of financial intermediation in the economy, more efficient allocation of resources, and a sound macroeconomic environment that is more resilient to external and regional shocks. 
FSPL III will also support Government efforts to promote greater regional cooperation through cooperation with regulators of other securities markets in the region. The outputs of the subprogram 1 include: (i) enhanced market liquidity by lowering of transaction costs, (ii) institutional framework for securities issuance, (iii) investor and consumer protection, and (iv) improved regional cooperation in securities market regulation.
Financial Sector Development and Inclusion Program, Subprogram 1 ADB will use a programmatic, policy-based lending modality to support the government's reform agenda. This approach, which combines extensive policy dialogue with technical assistance (TA), recognizes the long-term time horizon required for financial sector development, the need to sequence reforms, and the catalytic role played by ADB.
Greater Mekong Subregion Southern Coastal Corridor Project - Additional Financing The Greater Mekong Subregion Southern Coastal Corridor (GMS-SCC) Project is part of the Southern Economic Corridor involving Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam.  In Viet Nam, the GMS-SCC runs from the Cambodia border south through Kien Giang and Ca Mau provinces to Ca Mau city on sections of national highway (QL) 80, QL61, and QL63. The project area in Vietnam includes the provinces Kien Giang (population 1.63 million) and Ca Mau (population 1.20 million). Implementation of the Viet Nam component will be undertaken under two or more stages because of funding constraints. Funding is currently available for stage 1 of the GMS-SCC Project, which includes improvement of a short section of QL80 between the border at Xa Xia and Ha Tien, and completion of the transport corridor to Ca Mau on the Minh Luong-Ca Mau city section. Improvements to be funded under future stages will include improvements to the Ha Tien-Rach Gia section of QL80 and a bypass to Rach Gia.
B.Grimm Viet Nam Solar Power Project (Dau Tieng Project) The Project will be some of Viet Nam's first independent power producer (IPP) renewable energy projects. Less than 1% of Viet Nam's electricity capacity comes from wind and solar energy and rapid scaling up of Viet Nam's solar capacity will demonstrate to the Government of Viet Nam that variable renewable energy capacity can help to meet the country's rapidly growing demand for energy.
Productive Rural Infrastructure Sector Project in the Central Highlands The project aims to regenerate and upgrade underdeveloped or outdated productive rural infrastructure (PRI), targeting areas with good potential for agricultural production with existing irrigation schemes. The PRI investments will include irrigation and associated access infrastructure. The project will be carried out in Viet Nam's Central Highland provinces (CHPs) of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, and Lam Dong over 5 years. It directly supports the Government of Viet Nam's National Target Program for New Rural Development, 2010-2020 (NRD) with activities based on the socioeconomic development plans (SEDPs) of the participating provinces. It supports the National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS), 2006-2020, for which the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is playing a major role in revising and updating water resources policy and strengthening water sector institutions.
Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar Energy Project The Project entails the development of multiple rooftop solar photovoltaic facilities of 1MW or less on the rooftops of commercial and industrial buildings in Viet Nam, targeting a total aggregate capacity of 118 MW. The project sponsor has already completed and financed with equity the project's first 18 MWs. A "single loan, multiple projects" financing structure will be used, whereby lenders will only disburse once construction of an individual rooftop installation is completed. The LTA will review and confirm that a subset of the subprojects have been designed and prepared in compliance with a pre-defined standardized framework, before disbursement can be made.
Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway Project – Tranche 2 The Project constructs a 57.1 km expressway between Ben Luc and Long Thanh in the south of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), which is a short link of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Southern Economic Corridor. The project expressway is divided into a western section (21.14 km), a middle section (10.71 km), and an eastern section (25.25 km). For the expressway construction, ADB finances the western and eastern sections, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) finances the middle section. The project was estimated to cost $1.608 billion at appraisal, inclusive of local taxes, contingencies, and financing charges during development. Tranche 2 in the amount of $286 million will cover construction of the eastern section of the expressway.
Sustainable Urban Transport for Ho Chi Minh City Mass Rapid Transit Line 2 The Project will develop an integrated public transport system in six districts of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) that will support effective utilization of HCMC Urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 2 . Improved public transport will facilitate connectivity and greatly enhance access to transport services in five districts of HCMC, as well as support the HCMC Urban Transport Master Plan (HUTMP) objective of increasing public transport usage to over 40% of demand and reducing dependency on private vehicles. The Project will provide infrastructure for improving accessibility to MRT2 stations, implement feeder bus links, integrated multi-modal stations with "park and ride" facilities where appropriate, infrastructure for improving accessibility to MRT2 stations as well as a parking plan for the city. Project management and institutional capacity building measures, together with expected policy and regulatory reforms, will also help achieve an improved public transport system and reduce GHG emissions. The project components, public transport services and other facilities will be designed to incorporate gender sensitive features that will compliment similar measures under the MRT2 project.