Comrade Nguyen Thien Van, Dak Lak PPC Vice Chairman, has recently chaired a meeting to review the management as well as use of official development assistance (ODA) and foreign concessional loans, alongside the proposed list of projects for mobilising and attracting such funding during the 2026 - 2030 period.

In 2026, Dak Lak Province has five ongoing ODA-funded projects with a total investment exceeding 2,836 billion VND. The province has been allocated nearly 704 billion VND in foreign capital under its 2026 capital plan, all of which has been allocated to individual projects. As of September 30, 2026, nearly 174 billion VND had been disbursed, equivalent to 24.69% of the plan.

For the 2026 - 2030 period, the province aims to prioritise the mobilisation and attraction of ODA alongside foreign concessional loans for key infrastructure projects that strengthen interregional connectivity and generate strong spillover effects, as well as projects involving transport, irrigation, environmental protection, climate change adaptation combined with urban development.

The Dak Lak PPC Vice Chairman, comrade Nguyen Thien Van concluding the meeting.

Project selection must ensure consistency with approved plans, feasibility, investment efficiency, the capacity to arrange counterpart funding and compliance with donor requirements.

At the meeting, delegates discussed and analysed difficulties coupled with obstacles, particularly those related to procedures for adjusting investment policy decisions, extending loan agreements, site clearance and donor requirements. They also proposed solutions within their respective remits to address these issues, expedite project implementation along with capital disbursement, and complete the necessary procedures in a timely manner to bring projects into operation as scheduled.

In concluding remarks, the PPC Vice Chairman, comrade Nguyen Thien Van emphasised the important role of ODA-funded projects and those financed by foreign concessional loans in developing urban, transport alongside environmental infrastructure. He therefore called on relevant departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance, the Department of Construction, together with the Department of Agriculture and Environment, to closely coordinate to prepare detailed, feasible project proposals.

Priority projects should include wastewater treatment systems, clean water supply schemes for water-scarce areas, and transport infrastructure that strengthens connectivity while generating significant spillover effects.

In addition, the relevant authorities should proactively work with the Ministry of Finance and international organisations to mobilise financial resources, while making arrangements for counterpart funding from local budgets.

The PPC Vice Chairman requested the urgent completion of the project list along with accompanying report for submission to the Provincial Party Standing Board for consideration and decision.

Translated by KHUONG THAO