Nghe An Provincial People's Committee worked with the delegation of experts from the Japan Development Cooperation Agency and the Vietnam Economic Institute.
(Baonghean) -This afternoon, April 29, the People's Committee of Nghe An province had a working session with the delegation of experts from the Japan Development Cooperation Agency and the Vietnam Economic Institute to explore development potential as well as strategic cooperation opportunities.
Receiving the delegation were comrades: Ho Duc Phoc - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and representatives of a number of provincial departments and branches.
At the meeting, representatives of the Japan Development Cooperation Agency and the Vietnam Economic Institute informed about the situation of ODA attraction and cooperation projects with Japan in the period 2006 - 2010; exchanged and consulted on some experiences in attracting investment, especially for cooperation projects with Japan.
Up to now, Nghe An has 37 projects using capital from JICA's specialized credit program, with a total funding of VND 275,432 billion, invested in 4 areas: water supply, transportation, electricity and irrigation. Projects invested by JICA from program 1 to 4 have all been completed, put into use and promoted good efficiency, contributing to improving rural infrastructure in project areas.
On behalf of the provincial leaders, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien presented a list of projects calling for investment in the area in the period of 2011 - 2015, information on some key programs and projects of the province, resources for Nghe An to attract foreign investment in infrastructure, natural and human conditions as well as policies and reforms in administrative procedures to facilitate investors' choices. He also hoped that Nghe An would continue to receive attention from the Japan Development Cooperation Agency and the Vietnam Economic Institute in the field of investment. The province will continue investment promotion activities to attract more investment projects in the area, making an important contribution to the socio-economic development of the province.
Thanh Le
