Thematic Ad-hoc Group 3 (TAG 3)
Support the implementation of the comprehensive poverty reduction and growth strategy (CPRGS) in agriculture and rural areas

MARD has played a major role during formulation of CPRGS, as endorsed by the Prime Minister in May 2002, and has now been given a key function - the government focal point- transforming the CPRGS into operations.

MARD, as a magnum ministry, is therefore, on the one hand, faced with the development dilemma of providing food, social and economic security to the rural poor and marginalised households, whilst on the other hand act as the prime mover towards increased economic growth through increased agricultural production and productivity in an environmentally sustainable manner.

The present ten year Socio-economic Development Strategy aims at eradication of poverty by 2010 whilst maintaining economic growth rates of 6-8% per annum for the period from 2001 - 2010. MARD faces a heavy burden achieving these ambitious targets.

MARD established ISG in 1997 to support and advice ICD particularly and MARD generally how to coordinate and optimise ODA. ISG has since then established three thematic working groups to assist with special technical advice and coordination.

The Thematic Ad-hoc Group 1 (TAG1) under ISG is addressing international economic integration, which is based upon the rationale that Vietnam is increasing its agricultural production and productivity, including export crops. ISG formed Thematic Ad-hoc Group no 3: Support the Implementation of the CPRGS in Agricultural and Rural Areas, in December 2002 to assist preparing MARD for CPRGS.

TAG 3 Terms of Reference (2003-2005)

Reference documents for CPRGS

Notes from the TAG3 regular meetings and ad-hoc meetings

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Draft Report: Government Spending and Poverty reduction in Vietnam

(Conducted by CIEM-funded by WB)
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