The Overall Objective of the programme is inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in Viet Nam. The Specific Objective is to maximise Viet Nam's benefits from preferential trade regimes, with a focus on regional agreements and the EU-Viet Nam FTA.

Expected Results include:

1. Enhanced compliance with Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) to improve the safety of Viet Nam agro-food products and facilitate exports to the EU
2. A national quality infrastructure is in place that boosts competitiveness and addresses technical barriers to trade
3. High quality products and services from Viet Nam are exported to the EU, with a focus on SME internationalisation and sustainable business practices
4. Comprehensive implementation of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, through a rapid response facility

Total Budget (EUR): 6,400,000

EU Contribution (EUR): 6,000,000

Duration: 2018-2023 (60 months)

Implementing organisation: Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)

Funding Instrument: DCI Regional

Benefitting zone: Vietnam