Construction industry prioritises ODA for strategic projects

Hanoi (VNA)- The Ministry of Construction has given high priority in the
disbursement of foreign official development assistance (ODA) grants to
strategic projects such as State management and administrative reforms.

Minister Nguyen Hong Quan said that high priority is also to be placed on
strengthening the relevant legal system, urban planning and development,
developing liquid and solid waste treatment facilities, environmental
hygiene, water supply and drainage, housing management and real estate
development, housing for low income earners and the research and transfer of
advanced technology and major projects with long-term returns.

The above were clarified in a regulation issued recently by the ministry
addressing the management and use of foreign ODA including grants and soft
loans by international donors.