Improved policies, programmes and One Plan 2006-2010 Results 1.12.7 (X point) practices for pro-poor local economic development- including micro, small, artisanal and cooperative enterprises and entrepreneurship promotionf ocusing on the particular needs of rural populations, women and other disadvantaged groups.

The tentative WP will contribute to  policy development especially at sub-national level, e.g province and district level focusing on improving issues concerning Viet Nam's provincial competitiveness through enhanced business environment. Value-chain development jobs will be created, skills improved and poverty reduced.

The IUs are linked to MDG 1, target  1b - full and productive employment  and decent work for all, including national development women and young people. strategies (including sub· national and sectoral plans), The IUs also link to requirements the MDGs, other following the accession to WTO in international treaty regards to creating a favourable obligations, and highlighted business environment and improving business development services.The IUs will contribute to the efforts by the Government articulated in the current Socio Economic Development Plan (SEDP) 2006·2010 in the areas of youth employment, business and skills development.

Other national initiatives especially relevant are the National Programme on Youth Employment 2006-2010, National Programme for Employment (NPE), and the National Programme on Poverty Reduction(HEPR). In Quang Nam, the project will support the development of the poorest districts in the province and contribute to implementation of the Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ·CP of the Government targeting the 61 poorest districts in the country. Outputs and activities of the project are also in line with the province's overall or sector plans and strategy e.g. 5 Year Social Economic Development Plan, Private Sector Development Plan, Province's Strategy for Poverty Reduction, Job Program for Period 2006 - 2010,

Project for Continued Reform and Vocational Training in Quang Nam in the period of 2008 - 2016.