Hanoi, Vietnam - 26. June 2018

Helvetas Vietnam signed a framework agreement with Thanh Hoa province

On June 27th 2018, Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the People’s Commitee of Thanh Hoa province organized the conference on Promotion of Foreign Non-Govermental Organization’s Assistance to Thanh Hoa Province in 2018.

Attending the conference was representatives of The People's Aid Co-ordinating Committee (PACCOM), Ministry of Foreigner Affairs, the People Committee of Thanh Hoa province as well as International NGOs and Local NGOs which have been implementing projects in Thanh Hoa province.

At the beginning of the workshop, representatives of Thanh Hoa province presented on the strengths and weaknesses of Thanh Hoa province as well as summarized the current assistance of NGOs in Thanh Hoa province and call for support in 2018.

This is also a good opportunity for NGOs to exchange information on procedures and the current situations of their organization when working in Thanh Hoa province. Their questions received frankly and positive feedback from the local authority.

At the end of the workshop, Helvetas Vietnam and other seven NGOs signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and handed over the decision approving the project with Thanh Hoa province. Specifically, Helvetas Vietnam has signed a framework agreement for cooperation between 2018-2020 in the fields of sustainable agriculture, phytomedicine, youth and women support.