A.

Target 1: Multi-dimensional poverty in urban areas, especially poverty of

migrants and laborers in the informal sector, is closely monitored and
analyzed on a regular basis to provide inputs for development and
implementation of poverty reduction policies and programs and socio-
economic development in Ho Chi Minh city.

 Methodologies for measuring multidimensional poverty are developed and

institutionalized in Ho Chi Minh city (2012)
 System for poverty monitoring and identification of poor subjects is
consolidated and improved to accurately reflect different aspects of urban
life.
 In-depth studies on multidimensional poverty in urban areas are conducted
with the focus on the vulnerable population, such as migrants and laborers in
informal sector.
 Capacity of researching, monitoring and evaluation of multi-dimensional
poverty in urban areas in the attachment with urban and socio-economic
development of poverty reduction staff, statistical staff, People’s Council,
social organizations, researchers and stakeholders is improved (2012-2016)

The reasons why these solution are effective is because Multi-dimensional poverty
in urban areas, especially poverty of migrants and laborers in informal sector, is
closely monitored and analyzed in a regular basis to provide inputs for
development and implementation of poverty reduction policies and programs and
socio-economic development in Ho Chi Minh city.

Beause Monitoring and identification of poverty reduction subjects based only on

income/expenditure criteria, solutions given above are proved to be effective.

Although poverty status in Ho Chi Minh city is monitored through a system of

living standard data collection of statistical work and system of updating poor
households of labor sector, nevertheless, these systems are based on monetary
factor (income/expenditure), not multi-dimensional approach. Simultaneously, part
of population such as migrants or laborers in informal sector is left out. Moreover,
there is a shortage of multi-dimensional and in-depth analyses in service of policy
making. So, solutions hae been given to tackle theese problems.

B. Target 2: Multidimensional poverty issues, particularly poverty of migrants and

laborers in informal sector, are effectively addressed in Ho Chi Minh city via
creative and effective poverty reduction and socio-economic policies developed
based on accurate and transparent inputs

 Related poverty reduction and development policies in Ho Chi Minh city are
reviewed, developed and updated by multi-dimensional approach and ensure
equality for population groups in accessing to.
 Capacity of planning for poverty reduction and urban development of the
city of various levels and sectors is improved. (2012-2016)
- Training on procedures of policy making 
- Training courses on tools for analysis and plan making related to
poverty reduction and urban development, and integration into socio-
economic development plan making.

These solutions are effective because Multi-dimensional poverty issues,

particularly poverty of migrants and laborers in informal sector, are effectively
addressed in Ho Chi Minh city via creative and effective poverty reduction and
socio-economic policies developed based on accurate and transparent inputs

Ho Chi Minh city a leading locality in terms of poverty reduction and socio-
economic development. Ho Chi Minh city is implementing the Strategy for Poverty
Reduction and Increase of Better-off Households for the period 2009-2015. Despite
low income poverty rate, Ho Chi Minh city population is suffering from many
deficiencies, such as social security, housing, health care, and education, etc.
Poverty reduction programs are still leaving out non-resident migrants. Informal
sector has accounted for a large proportion in the city’s economy and labor force.
However, there is shortage of policies, or if existing, many policies are not relevant
for ensuring socio-economic interests of laborers in this sector. Effectiveness of
poverty reduction and social security policies is unclear in the direction of
achieving harmonious and multi-dimensional coordination between economic
growth and social development. In the context of rapid increase of urbanization and
migration, the city authority needs to have creative and effective tools and policies.
That is why theese solutions have been given and the effectiveness has been
proved.