Ministries criticised for slow aid to drought-hit provincesThe government had approved VNĐ2 trillion (US$90 million) in emergency aid to help the Mekong Delta provinces recover from severe drought and saltwater intrusion. However, not a penny from the fund has been disbursed because the concerned ministries failed to reach an agreement over the disbursement. Ministries have been blamed for slow disbursement of the Government emergency aid to help the Mekong Delta provinces. Minister-head of Government Office Mai Tien Dung criticised the ministries of planning and investment and agriculture for the slow disbursement when he met ministry leaders yesterday. Dung said while approving the drought relief aid, the PM had wanted immediate action including disbursement and simplified procedures.

Source: VietNamNet News August 26, 2016 10:52 UTC