Hanoi, April 15 -- Funding for national target programmes is gradually reaching communities, helping people, particularly in rural, mountainous and ethnic minority areas, expand production, improve incomes and strengthen market linkages. However, slow disbursement remains a key bottleneck requiring urgent action. From livelihood support to sustainable poverty reduction In recent years, effective livelihood models have taken shape across many localities, with programmes not only providing financial support but also transforming production practices and economic thinking. In Lao Cai, funding has supported the shift towards commercial livestock farming through breeding stock provision, technical training and capacity building. Many household...