Enterprises – major force for poverty reduction
VGP – Vietnamese enterprises and entrepreneurs are a trustworthy force which takes the lead in helping the poor, maintain social security and economic growth, said Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng.
Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng made
the statement at the Conference of economic groups, corporations and
enterprises which are responding to the Movement “For the Poor Day.”
Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng (center) at the
Conference of economic groups and corporations taking part in the poverty
reduction movement, Hà Nội, October 15, 2009 - Photo: VGP
The conference is a chance
to review the 9-month enforcement of the Government’s Resolution 30a on rapid
and sustainable poverty alleviation in 61 poorest districts throughout Việt
In 2009, the Government has
advanced each of these districts VND 25 billion on major projects; VND 500 billion
on 121 communal clusters; VND 1,000 billion on housing, and VND 180 billion on
afforestation in the poor districts.
So far, through local For
the Poor funds, 52,000 houses have been built for poor households.
Many corporations have
actively assisted several poor districts. For example, the Việt Nam National
Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) are sponsoring six districts, Bank for
Investment and Development of Việt
Seventeen enterprises
pledged to provide vocational training courses and occupational opportunities
for the poor; grant scholarship and tuition fees for poor students; build
vocational training centers and factories in poor districts to employ local
laborers.
Mentioning major tasks in
the near future, Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng asked enterprises to train labor
force for the domestic use and labor export.
He praised the business
community as the vanguard force in assisting the poor, promoting economic
growth and bettering social security.