An Giang receives a working delegation from the World Bank

On the morning of October 29, Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc chaired a meeting and worked with the World Bank (WB) delegation on the results of the implementation of the Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Project in the Mekong Delta (WB9) and preparations for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Resilience and Livelihood Transformation Project in the Mekong Delta for Sustainable Development and Prosperity (WB11) in An Giang province.

Working scene.

The Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Project (WB9) includes: Kien Giang Sub-Project invests in building infrastructure to prevent coastal erosion and support aquaculture, with about 60 hectares in An Minh and An Bien districts, Kien Giang province (before the merger), with a total implementation capital of 736.8 billion VND.

The An Giang Sub-Project to enhance water adaptation and management capacity for the upper Mekong River region was implemented in An Phu district, An Giang province (before the merger), with a total investment of VND 714 billion.

Recently, the Ministry of Finance has commented on merging two projects of Kien Giang and An Giang provinces before the merger to optimize resources and improve management efficiency with the proposed project name: Integrated climate resilience and livelihood transformation project for sustainable and prosperous development of the Mekong Delta (WB11).

The WB11 project is implemented on a natural area of ​​about 38,000 hectares in the communes of Hon Dat, Binh Son, Son Kien and Vinh Gia in An Giang province; the total capital is 2,860 billion VND (equivalent to 113.54 million USD), the investment period is 2026 - 2030.

Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc presented a gift to Ms. Mariam J. Sherman - WB Director in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, East Asia and Pacific region

Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc thanked the World Bank for its attention, companionship and effective support for sustainable development programs and projects in the Mekong Delta in general and An Giang province in particular over the past time.

The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang province said that based on the overall results achieved by the WB9 Project so far, the embankment and dyke systems control floods at the beginning of the season, and the drainage sluices ensure reasonable regulation between the dry season and flood season and control salinity.

The area has been converted to adaptive livelihood models, helping to increase income for people in the project area. Smart production models with climate change such as rice - aquaculture, rice - lotus, rice - crops - aquaculture have been replicated, affirming economic and ecological efficiency. This is a concrete demonstration of the investment efficiency that the WB has oriented, bringing long-term benefits to the environment and sustainable livelihoods.

WB delegation took photos with leaders of An Giang Provincial People's Committee and provincial departments, branches and sectors.

Based on the success of the WB9 Project, An Giang Province believes that WB11 will be a key strategic project, contributing significantly to the sustainable development goals of the Mekong Delta. Vice Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc hopes that the World Bank will continue to accompany and provide technical and financial support so that the WB11 project can be implemented soon, bringing practical benefits to people in coastal areas and upstream areas of An Giang, contributing to green growth, circular economy and sustainable development of the entire Mekong Delta.

Ms. Mariam J. Sherman - World Bank Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, East Asia and Pacific region affirmed the World Bank's commitment to continue its partnership with the provinces of the Mekong Delta, including An Giang province, to increase climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and agricultural transformation.

Ms. Mariam J. Sherman emphasized the importance of promoting the successes and experiences from previous projects to replicate the results in the community for faster and more effective implementation.

It is expected that in April 2026, the WB will organize work with relevant sectors to soon disburse the project and bring results. In mid-November 2026, a working group of experts will come to support the acceleration of the project's progress in terms of economy, society and environment.

Ms. Mariam J. Sherman believes that with the efforts and close cooperation of all parties, the WB11 Project in An Giang province is expected to soon be implemented and bring benefits to the people.

News and photos: THUY TRANG - ANH THU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/an-giang-tiep-doan-cong-tac-cua-ngan-hang-the-gioi-a465445.html