How do USAIDs programs work in Vietnam?
USAID’s staff in Vietnam consult extensively with the Government of Vietnam, the nongovernmental organization (NGO) community, the U.S. Embassy, the private sector, and other groups to determine the types of aid that are needed. The Mission then formulates a strategic plan that proposes how the aid will be used and the levels of funding that are required. This plan is reviewed by USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is incorporated into the President’s annual foreign assistance bill, which is submitted to the U.S. Congress. Once the bill is passed, USAID officials negotiate the agreements required to release USAID funds.
