Poverty Reduction through Integrated Small Enterprise Development

The project aims to contribute to the development of the private MSE sector in Viet Nam, including household enterprises, as well as micro enterprises and the self-employed in the informal economy, with the ultimate aim of stimulating economic growth, generate decent employment and reduce poverty in the framework of the Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy and the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda. Major activities: · Improve local economies and business environments at provincial level for poverty reduction and enterprise and employment creation. · Improve business development service markets in the provinces through the introduction of new and innovative training materials and services for providers and enterprises. · Stimulate the use of mass media by MSEs for improved access to knowledge, information and services. · Provide training and support in the areas of local economic development, policy reform, public-private partnerships and management of small business associations.

Project symbol

VIE/04/01/SID

Admin unit

CO-Hanoi

Start date

01/08/2005

End date

30/09/2007

Total allocation

2826524

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

2288393

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Viet Nam

Outcomes

Sustainable Enterprises