WB helps Mekong River Delta cope with climate change

(VOV) - Can Tho Municipal Standing Party Committee members on March 10 mulled over plans for a US$390 million infrastructure project addressing climate change in the Mekong River Delta region. 

Sourcing for the project will principally come from the World Bank (US$332 million) and the remainder from the local budget.

Construction of the five-year project will begin in 2015and it aims to develop essential infrastructure, contributing to economic growth and sustainable poverty reduction, and address issues related to climate change and green growth.

Municipal Party Committee Secretary Tran Thanh Man, said that the project is of great significance for climate change adaptation, requiring relevant agencies to coordinate closely to ensure the project is carried out effectively and properly.

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