Joint Circular No. 02/2014/TTLT-BKHĐT-BTC guides the integration of various sources of capital to implement the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Poor Districts.

JOINT CIRCULAR

Guidelines for integrating various sources of funds to implement the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in poor districts

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Pursuant to Decree No. 116/2008/ND-CP dated November 14, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Planning and Investment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 118/2008/NĐ-CP dated November 27, 2008, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

Pursuant to Decree No. 60/2003/NĐ-CP dated June 6, 2003, promulgated by the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on State Budget;

Pursuant to Decree No. 108/2006/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Investment Law;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008 of the Government on the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in 61 poor districts;

Pursuant to Decision No. 2406/QĐ-TTg dated December 18, 2011 of the Prime Minister promulgating the list of National Target Programs for the period 2012-2015;

Pursuant to Decision No. 1489/QĐ-TTg dated October 8, 2012 of the Prime Minister approving the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction for the period 2012-2015;

Pursuant to Decision No. 826/QĐ-TTg dated May 29, 2013 of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decision No. 2406/QĐ-TTg dated December 18, 2011 of the Prime Minister promulgating the list of National Target Programs for the period 2012-2015 and Decisions promulgating National Target Programs for the period 2012-2015;

Implementing Decision No. 615/QĐ-TTg dated April 25, 2011 of the Prime Minister regarding targeted support from the central budget for seven districts with high poverty rates applying investment infrastructure mechanisms and policies as stipulated in Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008 of the Government on the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in 62 poor districts;

Implementing Decision No. 293/QĐ-TTg dated February 5, 2013 of the Prime Minister regarding targeted support from the central budget for twenty-three districts with high poverty rates applying investment infrastructure mechanisms and policies as stipulated in Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008 of the Government on the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in 62 poor districts;

Implementing Decision No. 1791/QĐ-TTg dated October 1, 2013 of the Prime Minister supplementing Nam Nhun District, Lai Chau Province; and Napo District, Dien Bien Province to the list of poor districts eligible for support mechanisms and policies under Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008 of the Government on the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in 62 poor districts;

The Minister of Planning and Investment and the Minister of Finance issue this joint circular guiding the integration of various sources of funds to implement the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in poor districts according to Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008 of the Government, Decision No. 615/QĐ-TTg dated April 25, 2011 of the Prime Minister, Decision No. 293/QĐ-TTg dated May 5, 2013, and Decision No. 1791/QĐ-TTg dated October 1, 2013 of the Prime Minister (hereinafter referred to as the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in poor districts).

Article 1. Scope of application

1. Provinces having poor districts and poor districts specified in Appendix I attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as poor districts).

2. Programs, projects, systems, policies, budget tasks, and other forms of support in poor districts.

Article 2. Scope of Regulation

Sources of funds and expenses for implementing programs, projects, systems, policies, and budget tasks under the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in poor districts include: state budget capital, government bonds, official development assistance (ODA), preferential loans from sponsors, state credit, support and contributions from organizations and individuals both within and outside the country, and other lawful financial resources.

Article 3. Principles of Integration

1. Integrating various sources of capital within the locality to implement one or more programs, projects, systems, policies, and budgetary expenditures.

2. The implementation of integrating various sources of capital shall be specifically reflected and prioritized in the annual state budget estimates and investment plans of the district and province, consistent with the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts approved.

3. The integration of various sources of capital shall be carried out from the stage of budget preparation, allocation, and assignment, implementation organization, supervision, and evaluation.

4. During the process of integrating various sources of capital, it must ensure that the objectives, total investment development funds, and total operating expenses are not altered. For systems, standards, and quotas related to individuals and households, sufficient funding must be ensured, implemented according to the prescribed systems, standards, and quotas, and this funding cannot be used for other objectives or tasks.

5. The Provincial People's Committee is responsible for prioritizing and allocating all sources of capital under its management in the annual plan and medium-term plan for poor districts within the approved total amount to implement the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts. The People's Committee of poor districts is responsible for mobilizing local resources, units, organizations, and individuals, and integrating capital and funds from other programs, projects, tasks, systems, and policies within the district to implement the program.

6. State budget funds (development investment capital and operating expenses) for implementing the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts are allocated in the annual state budget estimates and investment plans according to the following principles:

a) Programs, projects, systems, policies, and budgetary expenditures as stipulated by current regulations are included in the annual state budget estimates and investment plans of the locality.

b) For programs, projects, systems, policies, and budgetary expenditures currently being implemented but with higher levels and broader scopes as specified in the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts, funding will be allocated through these programs, projects, goals, and tasks according to the standards set forth in the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts, with the portion for poor districts listed separately.

c) New programs, projects, systems, policies, and budgetary expenditures as stipulated in the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts are allocated from the funds for implementing the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction or additional central budget allocations as prescribed for each poor district.

Article 4. Construction, Compilation, Decision on Assignment of State Budget Estimates, Investment Plans, and Reporting System

1. The time for constructing and compiling annual state budget estimates and investment plans for the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts is conducted concurrently with the time for preparing the general state budget estimates and investment plans at the district and provincial levels; they are reported and assigned as a separate item according to Clause 6, Article 3 of this Circular.

2. Annually, based on guidelines for constructing state budget estimates and investment plans, the targets and priority tasks of the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts, the District People's Committee compiles the needs, reports to the Provincial People's Committee to report to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and relevant ministries and sectors as the basis for allocating funds to implement the program.

3. Decision on Assignment of Annual State Budget Estimates and Investment Plans

3.1. Based on the state budget estimates and investment plans assigned by the Prime Minister, the Provincial People's Committee submits to the Provincial People's Council for decision on the local state budget estimates, investment plans, and distribution schemes including poor districts. Based on the resolution of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee assigns state budget estimates and investment plans to poor districts.

3.2. Based on the state budget estimates and investment plans assigned by the Provincial People's Committee, the District People's Committee submits to the District People's Council for decision on the local state budget estimates, investment plans, and distribution schemes including village budget estimates. Village People's Committees submit to the Village People's Council for decision on village revenue and expenditure budget estimates; In cases where poor districts pilot the non-establishment of People's Councils at all levels, the establishment, decision-making, and assignment of budget estimates follow the guidance provided in Circular No. 63/2009/TT-BTC dated March 27, 2009 of the Ministry of Finance on the work of preparing budget estimates, organizing their implementation, and final accounts for districts, towns, and wards without People's Councils.

3.3. The District People's Committee bases on the assigned state budget estimates and investment plans, the sources of capital raised according to the law on the locality, programs, projects with complete procedures, systems, policies, and budgetary expenditures as stipulated to determine the objectives, contents, scope, and target groups to carry out coordination and integration.

3.4. The Village People's Committee announces and maintains public information at the Village People's Committee office regarding the investment level for each project, task, and support level for each target group according to each policy, system, and budgetary expenditure supported as stipulated, while quarterly reporting to villages, hamlets, and households.

4. The integration of various sources of capital and funds within the locality to implement the Poverty Reduction Program for Poor Districts must comply with the objectives and tasks of each program, project, system, policy, and budgetary expenditure; ensuring the correct target groups and priority areas.

5. The People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for periodically (every six months, annually) reporting to the Standing Office of the Central Steering Committee for the Poverty Reduction Program, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Ministry of Finance in accordance with regulations. The report content includes the results of budget allocation, development plans, integration outcomes (including both the annual plan and adjustment plan), progress, and implementation status.

Ministries and central agencies shall periodically (every six months, annually) report to the Standing Office of the Central Steering Committee for the Poverty Reduction Program, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and the Ministry of Finance on the budget estimates and the implementation status of projects, programs, and tasks managed by the ministries and central agencies within the poor districts.

Article 5. Subjects supported for investment capital for development and operating expenses

1. Subjects supported for investment capital for development

1.1. Prioritize investment in the following subjects

a) Economic and social infrastructure projects (as stipulated in point 2, clause D, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP; Article 2, Decision No. 615/QD-TTg dated April 25, 2011 and Decision No. 293/QD-TTg dated February 5, 2013 of the Prime Minister).

b) Policies supporting the transfer of production forests and land for planting production forests (as stipulated in sub-item b and c, point 1, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

c) Production support policies for areas with potential for reclamation, restoration, or terraced field creation for agricultural production (as stipulated in sub-item b, point 2, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

d) Preferential interest rate loan policies.

- The state budget will support 50% of the interest rate on loans from state commercial banks for poor households to plant production forests (as stipulated in sub-item c, point 1, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

- The state budget will support 50% of the interest rate on loans from state commercial banks for developing agricultural production, investing in processing facilities, preserving, and marketing agricultural products (as stipulated in sub-item d, point 2, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

- Poor households can borrow up to five million VND per household from the Social Policy Bank at 0% interest rate (one-time) for two years to purchase livestock breeding seeds (cattle, buffalo, goats) or concentrated poultry breeding seeds or aquaculture seeds; For households without conditions for breeding but have the need to develop small-scale industries to generate income, they can borrow up to five million VND per household at 0% interest rate (one-time) (as stipulated in sub-item đ, point 2, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

- Agricultural, forestry, and aquatic product processing facilities established in poor districts will receive 50% interest rate support from the state budget on loans from state commercial banks (as stipulated in sub-item b, point 5, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

- Workers belonging to poor households and ethnic minority people can borrow funds at an interest rate equal to 50% of the current interest rate applied by the Social Policy Bank for policy targets going abroad for labor export (as stipulated in sub-item a, point 2, clause III, Article 1, Decision No. 71/2009/QĐ-TTg dated April 29, 2009 of the Prime Minister).

Based on the preferential interest rate loan policy above, localities determine the demand for loans from state commercial banks and the Social Policy Bank according to regulations. The central government will subsidize the interest rate difference for state commercial banks and the Social Policy Bank according to regulations.

1.2. In addition to economic and social infrastructure projects specified in sub-item a, point 1.1, clause 1, Article 5 of this Circular, depending on the specific conditions of each poor district and commune and the sources of investment support according to the objectives set out in the Prime Minister's Decisions, the provincial People's Committee will instruct the People's Committee of poor districts to select project categories meeting the conditions for priority investment in accordance with regulations.

2. Subjects supported for operating expenses

2.1. Current policies and regulations on direct support for poor people in poor districts (as stipulated in section I, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

a) Localities review existing policies and regulations on direct support for poor people to continue implementing them. Based on the number of beneficiaries, standards, and quotas, determine the funding needs for beneficiaries at the highest level of each policy and regulation, and implement from the annual budget allocation, other financial sources according to the law.

b) When the State amends or supplements policies and regulations increasing the number of beneficiaries or raising the support level, localities will determine the additional funding needs for each policy and regulation, report to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and relevant ministries to supplement funding for implementation according to each program, proposal, target, and task.

2.2. New policies and regulations for poor districts (as stipulated in section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on the provisions of Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP, Prime Minister's Decisions, and guiding documents of ministries, determine the funding needs according to each policy and regulation and according to each source of funding (central budget; local budget; mobilization from organizations and individuals) for ongoing programs, proposals, policies, and tasks based on current quotas; simultaneously determine additional targeted funding from the central budget for poor districts to implement new or increased policies and regulations as the basis for preparing the budget and organizing implementation, specifically:

2.2.1. Support for production, job creation, and income increase (as stipulated in clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

2.2.1.1. Policies supporting through forest management and protection contracts (as stipulated in point 1, clause A, section II, part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Allocate funds for the contracted care and protection of forests, and provide rice subsidies from the state budget for the implementation of forest protection contracts and natural regeneration contracts as stipulated in Decision No. 57/QĐ-TTg dated January 9, 2012 of the Prime Minister. In addition to targeted financial support from the central government budget, provinces should proactively allocate local budgets and other legitimate sources of finance to implement these measures.

2.2.1.2. Production support policy (as provided in Point 2, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

a) Allocate funds for reviewing and developing production planning for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and for adjusting crop and livestock structures in accordance with specific conditions of each district and commune, particularly those areas with harsh natural conditions frequently affected by natural disasters (as provided in Subpoint a, Point 2, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on regulations and policies, determine the funding requirements for each expenditure task, including: Local budget (Economic affairs); Central government supplementary budget funds for implementing the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction (hereinafter referred to as supplementary central government budget funds for poverty-stricken districts).

b) Provide a one-time subsidy for the full cost of purchasing seeds and fertilizers for the transition to high-value crops and livestock (as provided in Subpoint c, Point 2, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee's regulations (types of crop and livestock seeds, fertilizers; investment standards for seeds and fertilizers, etc.), determine the funding requirements (excluding funding needs of beneficiaries who have already received benefits from other programs and projects such as the National Target Program on New Rural Development; Program 135; poverty reduction model expansion projects under the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction, etc.) from the supplementary central government budget funds for poverty-stricken districts.

For poor households, provide a one-time subsidy of VND 1 million per household for building animal shelters or aquaculture areas, and VND 2 million per hectare for purchasing seeds to plant grass if raising livestock (as provided in Subpoint d, Point 2, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP):

Based on the number of poor households, area, and investment standards, determine the funding requirements (excluding funding needs of beneficiaries who have already received benefits from other programs and projects such as the National Target Program on New Rural Development; Program 135; poverty reduction model expansion projects under the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction, etc.) from the supplementary central government budget funds for poverty-stricken districts.

Specifically, provide 100% funding for vaccines against dangerous diseases for livestock and poultry within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's budget plan.

2.2.1.3. Provide a one-time subsidy of 15 kilograms of rice per person per month for poor households in border villages until they can self-sustain their food supply (as provided in Point 3, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on the standard and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee's regulations on the duration of rice subsidies, determine the funding requirements (excluding funding needs of households receiving forest care and protection contracts and land for forest product cultivation as stipulated in Subpoint c, Point 1, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP and beneficiaries who have already received benefits from other programs such as the 4 mountainous districts project in Ha Giang Province, etc.) from the supplementary central government budget funds for poverty-stricken districts.

2.2.1.4. Agricultural, forestry, and fishery promotion policies (as provided in Point 4, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

a) Allocate agricultural, forestry, and fishery promotion funds at twice the average level compared to other districts.

Based on standards and investment levels, determine the funding requirements, including: Local budget funds (Economic affairs); National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction; National Target Program on New Rural Development.

b) Provide 100% seed and material support for establishing agricultural, forestry, and fishery demonstration models; participants in training and education will be provided with materials and 100% funding for meals, travel expenses, and VND 10,000 per day per person.

Based on standards and investment levels, determine the funding requirements, including: Local budget funds for economic affairs; Program 135 funds.

Allocate one subsidy for agricultural extension services (including agricultural, forestry, and fishery extension services) at the grassroots level.

Based on the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee's regulations (number of personnel, subsidy levels), determine the funding requirements from the supplementary central government budget funds for implementing salary reform (During the implementation process, based on the actual number of agricultural extension workers compiled into the local report on salary reform funding needs submitted to the Ministry of Finance for review according to regulations).

2.2.1.5. Provide VND 100 million annually per district for trade promotion, product publicity, and market information provision for farmers, especially for local agricultural, forestry, and aquatic specialties (as provided in Point 6, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on standards and investment levels, determine the funding requirements from the supplementary central government budget funds for poverty-stricken districts.

2.2.1.6. Encourage and create favorable conditions with preferential policies to attract organizations and scientists to directly conduct research, apply, and transfer advanced science and technology in the locality, particularly in selecting and transferring crop and livestock seeds for production in poverty-stricken districts (as provided in Point 7, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

Based on standards and investment levels, determine the funding requirements from the local budget (Scientific research; technology).

2.2.1.7. Labor export policy (as provided in Point 8, Clause A, Section II, Part II, Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE PROVISIONS SET OUT IN POINT A, CLAUSE 1 AND CLAUSE 3, SECTION III, ARTICLE 1 OF DECISION NO. 71/2009/QĐ-TTg DATED APRIL 29, 2009, APPROVING THE PLAN TO SUPPORT POOR DISTRICTS TO STRENGTHEN LABOR EXPORT TO HELP REDUCE POVERTY SUSTAINABLY FROM 2009 TO 2020, TO DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH REGIME AND POLICY (PUBLICITY ACTIVITIES, CONSULTATION AND JOB INTRODUCTION SERVICES, MONITORING AND EVALUATION; SUPPORTING WORKERS TO IMPROVE THEIR CULTURAL LEVEL TO PARTICIPATE IN LABOR EXPORT) FROM THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS FOR POOR DISTRICTS FROM THE STATE BUDGET.

SPECIFICALLY, THE TASKS IMPLEMENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS AS PROVIDED FOR IN POINT B, CLAUSE 1 AND CLAUSE 3, SECTION III, ARTICLE 1 OF DECISION NO. 71/2009/QĐ-TTg DATED APRIL 29, 2009 (PUBLICITY ACTIVITIES, CONSULTATION AND JOB INTRODUCTION SERVICES, MONITORING AND EVALUATION; SUPPORTING WORKERS TO LEARN TRADES, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, AND ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE) SHALL BE ALLOCATED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND OTHER RELATED MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (IF ANY).

2.2.2. EDUCATION, TRAINING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND POPULAR EDUCATION POLICIES (PROVIDED FOR IN CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

2.2.2.1. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND POPULAR EDUCATION POLICIES: PROVIDE ENOUGH TEACHERS FOR POOR DISTRICTS; STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND TRAINING POLICIES WITH PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT THROUGH RECRUITMENT AND TARGETED TRAINING FOR STUDENTS FROM ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS (PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 1, CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE TEACHER STAFFING, THE NUMBER OF SELECTED STUDENTS, AND THE STANDARDS, DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOCATE FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET (EDUCATION AND TRAINING).

2.2.2.2. STRENGTHEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LINKED TO JOB CREATION (PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 2, CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE STANDARDS AND STANDARDS, DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOCATE FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET (EDUCATION AND TRAINING); PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECTS OF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND RURAL LABOR TRAINING UNDER THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM.

2.2.2.3. POLICIES FOR LOCAL OFFICIAL TRAINING: TRAIN A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OFFICIALS FOR CHILDREN FROM POOR DISTRICTS AT DEFENSE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS; PRIORITY SELECTION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL COMPLETING NATIONAL SERVICE FROM THE LOCAL AREA FOR TRAINING AND SUPPLEMENTING LOCAL OFFICIALS (PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 3, CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SPECIALISTS AND HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED, DETERMINE THE TOTAL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET (EDUCATION AND TRAINING).

SPECIFICALLY, THE TASKS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SHALL BE ALLOCATED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.

2.2.2.4. POLICIES FOR TRAINING AND ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL OFFICIALS: ORGANIZE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM TRAINING FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS AT THE COMMUNE, VILLAGE, AND DISTRICT LEVELS ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE; BUILDING AND MANAGING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS; SKILLS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PLANS (PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 4, CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE STANDARDS AND STANDARDS, DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FROM THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS FOR POOR DISTRICTS FROM THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET (EXCLUDING THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF OBJECTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED BENEFITS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL NEW RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE CAPACITY TO REDUCE POVERTY UNDER THE NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAM; PROGRAM 135, THE RURAL LABOR TRAINING PROJECT UNDER THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM;...).

2.2.2.5. STRENGTHEN RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT POPULATION AND FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES. PROMOTE PUBLICITY AND MOTIVATION CAMPAIGNS COMBINED WITH PROVIDING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE POPULATION IN POOR DISTRICTS (PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 5, CLAUSE B, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE STANDARDS AND STANDARDS, DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION AND FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM.

2.2.3. OFFICIAL POLICIES FOR POOR DISTRICTS: POLICIES FOR OFFICIAL ROTATION AND STRENGTHENING OF PROVINCE AND DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO ASSUME KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN COMMUNES AND POLICIES FOR YOUNG INTELLECTUALS AND TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TO JOIN WORKING GROUPS IN COMMUNES IN POOR DISTRICTS (PROVIDED FOR IN CLAUSE C, SECTION II, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF OFFICIALS AND YOUNG INTELLECTUALS, SUBSIDIES, AND ALLOWANCES ACCORDING TO DECISION NO. 70/2009/QĐ-TTg DATED APRIL 27, 2009, REGARDING POLICIES FOR OFFICIAL ROTATION AND STRENGTHENING OF KEY OFFICIALS IN COMMUNES IN POOR DISTRICTS AND INCENTIVE POLICIES FOR YOUNG INTELLECTUALS AND TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TO JOIN WORKING GROUPS IN COMMUNES IN POOR DISTRICTS ACCORDING TO RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP TO DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FROM THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS FOR THE LOCALITY TO IMPLEMENT SALARY REFORM (DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS, THE LOCALITY WILL BASE ITSELF ON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF OFFICIALS AND YOUNG INTELLECTUALS TO SUMMARIZE INTO THE REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SALARY REFORM OF THE LOCALITY TO REPORT TO THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE FOR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS).

2.2.4. POLICIES FOR PROGRAM 135 APPLIED TO COMMUNES IN POOR DISTRICTS OUTSIDE PROGRAM 135 (PROVIDED FOR IN CLAUSE 2, SECTION III, PART II OF RESOLUTION NO. 30A/2008/NQ-CP).

2.2.4.1. FOR SUPPORT IN PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT, ALLOCATE FROM THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS FOR POOR DISTRICTS FROM THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE BUDGET.

2.2.4.2. Preferential policies for officials, civil servants, and public employees as stipulated in Decree No. 61/2006/ND-CP dated June 20, 2006 of the Government on policies for teachers and educational managers working at specialized schools and in areas with extremely difficult economic and social conditions; Decree No. 19/2013/ND-CP dated February 23, 2013 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 61/2006/ND-CP dated June 20, 2006 on policies for teachers and educational managers working at specialized schools and in areas with extremely difficult economic and social conditions; Decree No. 64/2009/ND-CP of the Government on policies for health workers operating in areas with extremely difficult economic and social conditions; Decree No. 116/2010/ND-CP dated December 24, 2012 of the Government on policies for officials, civil servants, public employees, and those receiving salaries in the armed forces working in areas with extremely difficult economic and social conditions.

Based on the number of beneficiaries, the allowance and subsidy system determines the total additional financial needs according to each allowance and subsidy from the central government's budget to supplement targeted funding for localities to implement salary reform (During the organization and implementation process, localities base their actual number of beneficiaries to compile reports on the financial needs for implementing salary reform, which will be reported to the Ministry of Finance for review in accordance with regulations).

2.2.4.3. Supplementing the operational funds for education and training activities pursuant to Decision No. 59/2010/QĐ-TTg dated September 30, 2010 of the Prime Minister on the issuance of the standard allocation of the regular budget expenditure for the state budget year 2007.

Based on the population aged between 1 and 18 years old attending school, the standard determines the total financial needs from the central government's special-purpose supplementary budget for poor districts.

Article 6. Investment development capital sources and operational funds, integrating various capital sources

1. Investment development capital sources and operational funds

1.1. Central government budget funds:

a) Central government budget funds to balance the local government budget.

b) Central government budget funds with specific purposes for local budgets (investment and operational funds) through national target programs, the Program to rapidly and sustainably reduce poverty in poor districts, other programs, projects, and tasks.

c) Official Development Assistance (ODA) funds.

1.2. Local government budget funds as prescribed by the State Budget Law.

1.3. Government bond funds.

1.4. Support and contributions from organizations and individuals both domestically and internationally, and other legitimate financial sources,

1.5. State credit funds.

2. Integration process

2.1. The integration process for investment development capital sources

2.1.1. For construction works and projects under the authority of the District People's Committee.

a) Following the guidelines from the central level on annual planning, based on the Poverty Reduction Program approved by the Provincial People's Committee and proposals from the Commune People's Committees, the District People's Committee compiles a list of priority investment projects as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 5 of this Circular, the investment needs, and proposals for capital integration, reporting to the Department of Planning and Investment and the Department of Finance.

b) The Department of Planning and Investment takes the lead in coordinating with the Department of Finance and relevant departments to perform:

- Reviewing the list of construction works and projects that comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP of the Government and Decisions No. 615/QĐ-TTg dated April 25, 2011 and Decision No. 293/QĐ-TTg dated February 5, 2013 of the Prime Minister; projects eligible for investment support from the central and local budgets.

- Determining investment needs that match the available investment capital (including central government support funds, where the level of central government support for infrastructure projects in each poor district is 70% of the average level specified in Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP,...) as a basis for calculating the ability to mobilize investment capital and integrate various sources of capital to invest in construction works and projects.

After obtaining the agreement letter from the Department of Planning and Investment, the District People's Committee completes the development investment plan and reports it to the Department of Planning and Investment and the Department of Finance, which then report to the Provincial People's Committee.

Based on the actual needs of people in each village, commune, and township, and the investment capital from programs and projects within the area, the District People's Committee decides to integrate various investment capital sources to implement poverty reduction programs effectively and comprehensively; reducing administrative levels, concentrating resources for rapid and sustainable poverty reduction, ensuring that the total allocated investment capital does not change.

2.1.2. For construction works and projects under the authority of the Provincial People's Committee.

a) Following the guidelines from the central level on annual planning, based on the provincial economic and social development plan orientation and goals, the Poverty Reduction Program at the district level, relevant departments compile investment needs for directly managed construction works and projects prioritized for implementation in poor districts, reporting to the Department of Planning and Investment and the Department of Finance.

b) The Department of Planning and Investment takes the lead in coordinating with the Department of Finance and relevant departments to perform:

- Reviewing the procedures, objectives, and beneficiaries of priority projects in compliance with the provisions of Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP of the Government and Decisions No. 615/QĐ-TTg dated April 25, 2011 and Decision No. 293/QĐ-TTg dated February 5, 2013 of the Prime Minister; projects eligible for support and investment from the central and local budgets in accordance with Directive No. 1792/CT-TTg dated October 15, 2011 of the Prime Minister and current regulations.

- Determining investment needs that match the available investment capital (including central, local, and legally raised funds) as a basis for calculating the ability to mobilize investment capital and integrate various sources of capital to invest in construction works and projects.

c) The Department of Planning and Investment shall compile the capital investment requirements, propose the possibility of integrating funding sources and objectives of projects with the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts, and report to the Provincial People's Committee.

d) The Provincial People's Committee shall direct relevant Departments and Agencies to coordinate with the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

2.1.3. For projects directly managed by Ministries and central agencies.

a) Ministries and central agencies shall be responsible for notifying and coordinating with the Provincial People's Committee on the content (objectives, scale, location, total investment capital), plans, and progress of implementing construction projects under their management.

b) The Provincial People's Committee shall direct the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant Departments and Agencies to guide the Project Proponents to coordinate with the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

2.1.4. For other projects.

a) Project proponents shall be responsible for notifying the Provincial People's Committee about the content (objectives, scale, location, total investment capital), plans, and progress of implementing construction projects, and proactively propose the integration of projects with the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

b) The Provincial People's Committee shall direct the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant Departments and Agencies to guide the Project Proponents to coordinate with the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

2.2. Procedures for integrating financial resources for public services.

2.2.1. For financial resources to implement policies and tasks within the jurisdiction of the District People's Committee.

a) In accordance with the guidance from the Central Government on annual budget preparation, based on the District-level Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction approved by the Provincial People's Committee and the proposals of Commune People's Committees, the District People's Committee shall prepare the budget for implementing policies and tasks as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Circular, the financial needs, and the proposal for integration, and report to the Department of Finance and the Department of Planning and Investment.

b) The Department of Finance shall take the lead in coordinating with the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant Departments and Agencies to carry out:

- Reviewing policies and tasks that comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP of the Government.

- Determining the financial needs for implementing policies and tasks in accordance with the standards and norms set forth in the regulations of various financial sources (including central, local, and legally raised funds) as the basis for integrating financial resources.

c) After receiving the agreement document from the Department of Finance, the District People's Committee shall complete the financial budget report and submit it to the Department of Finance and the Department of Planning and Investment for reporting to the Provincial People's Committee.

Based on mechanisms, policies, systems, actual needs of people at each village, commune, and the financial resources from programs and projects in the area, the District People's Committee shall decide to integrate financial resources to implement policies and tasks under the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in the area in a coordinated and effective manner; reduce administrative levels, concentrate resources for poverty reduction goals, ensuring that the total amount of public service funds allocated does not change.

2.2.2. For financial resources to implement policies and tasks within the jurisdiction of the Provincial People's Committee.

a) In accordance with the guidance from the Central Government on annual budget preparation and based on the provincial management delegation, the Provincial People's Committee shall assign tasks to Departments and Agencies to compile the financial needs for implementing policies and tasks directly managed by these Departments and Agencies, prioritizing implementation in poor districts, and report to the Department of Finance and the Department of Planning and Investment.

b) The Department of Finance shall take the lead in coordinating with the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant Departments and Agencies to carry out:

- Reviewing priorities, target groups, and tasks that comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP.

- Determining the financial needs in accordance with available resources (including central, local, and legally raised funds) as the basis for calculating the ability to allocate funds for implementing policies and tasks in poor districts.

c) The Department of Finance shall compile the financial needs for implementing policies and tasks, propose the possibility of integrating financial resources and tasks with the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts, and report to the Provincial People's Committee.

d) The Provincial People's Committee shall direct relevant Departments and Agencies to coordinate with the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

2.2.3. For financial resources to implement policies and tasks directly managed by Ministries and central agencies implemented in poor districts.

a) Ministries and central agencies shall be responsible for notifying and coordinating with the Provincial People's Committee on the content, plans, and progress of implementing policies and tasks directly carried out in poor districts.

b) The Provincial People's Committee shall direct the Department of Finance and relevant Departments and Agencies to guide the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

2.2.4. For other support.

Supporting agencies shall be responsible for notifying the Provincial People's Committee and proactively proposing the integration of support contents with the policies and systems of the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts, and the Provincial People's Committee shall direct relevant Departments and Agencies to guide supporting agencies to coordinate with the People's Committees of poor districts to integrate into the Program for Rapid and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in poor districts.

Article 7. Responsibilities of Ministries, central agencies, and localities

1. Based on the approved Poverty Reduction Support Program Proposal for Poor Districts, each year the People's Committee of the province with poor districts shall direct relevant Departments and Agencies to guide the People's Committee of the poor district in formulating the financial needs for public services, development capital, and integration to implement the Poverty Reduction Support Program for Poor Districts.

2. The People's Committee of the province shall direct relevant Departments and Agencies based on their functions and responsibilities to supervise, inspect, and urge the implementation of the program; promptly identify any errors in the implementation of the program and strictly handle any violations.

3. Ministries and central agencies have the responsibility to prioritize the allocation of funds and budgets assigned to carry out projects, tasks, and works in poor districts; integrate them with the Poverty Reduction Support Program for Poor Districts.

Article 8. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from March 28, 2014, and replaces Circular Jointly Issued No. 10/2009/TTLT-BKH-BTC dated October 30, 2009, which stipulates the integration of various sources of funding for implementing the Poverty Reduction Support Program for Poor Districts according to Resolution No. 30a/2008/NQ-CP dated December 27, 2008, of the Government.

2. During the implementation process, if there are arising issues, difficulties, or obstacles, please report them to the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance for research, amendment, and supplementation as appropriate./.

ANNEX I

LIST OF POOR DISTRICTS
(Annexed to Circular Jointly Issued No. 02/2014/TTLT-BKHĐT-BTC dated February 12, 2014, by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance)Province