5:43 PM, 02/04/2013

Poorest communes in coastal areas and islands named

VGP – The Government has approved a list of 311 poorest communes in coastal areas and islands of 22 provinces across Viet Nam.

These communes will be provided financial support to develop essential infrastructure works in accordance with the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction in the 2012-2015 period.

Essential infrastructure include rural roads, power supply infrastructure, medical stations, irrigation works, and other cultural, sports, education facilities.

The total investment capital for infrastructure development in these communes VND is 11,080 billion.

The Government targets to lower the number of poorest communes in coastal areas and islands down to 50% by 2015./.

By Kim Loan

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