Authorities of Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam have funded nearly VND14 billion to help poor people in 16 districts’ 126 communes since early this year. Local authorities are working out a plan to provide essential goods, such as iodized salts, veterinary medicines and seeds, for the needy households in the province. Vietnam targets to reduce the number of poor households to less than 9.5% this year, down from 11% in 2009.
