THE TIME LIMIT FOR GRANT AID EVALUATION IS 20 DAYS
On July 08, 2020, the Government promulgates the Decree No. 80/2020/ND-CP on managing and using Non-ODA Grant Aid provided by foreign agencies, organizations, individuals for Vietnam.
Specifically, depending on the size, nature and content of aids, the evaluation agency shall organize the evaluation in the form of collecting opinions or organizing an evaluation conference. In cases where aids are not eligible for receipt, the governing body shall notify the aid donors of its decision not to accept aid. The time limit for evaluation is 20 days after receiving a complete and valid dossier.
In addition, the governing body may decide to apply one of three forms of program, project management organization as follows: using affiliated specialized units which are qualified, capable of managing and implementing projects for projects with the scale of less than US $ 200,000; using an active Management Board Unit to manage new programs and projects; establishing its own Management Board Unit for each program or project.
Besides, in case of any dispute related to a contract during the process of implementing a program or project, the parties shall negotiate and settle it. In case no agreement is reached between the parties, the settlement of disputes shall be made through conciliation, arbitration or court.
This Decree takes effect on September 17, 2020.
