

Viet Nam is widening its approaches to dealing with poverty, with the Minister of Minister of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MOLISA,) Pham Thi Hai Chuyen stating that poverty targeting would not only be based on income, but also be based on good quality social services, healthcare, education and such basics as power and water. The minister also that grants did not encourage people to spend money wisely, whereas if given loans, they had an obligation to make better decisions – and to repay the money.

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Viet Nam changes poverty approach