Approximately 2.7 billion USD is required from various funding sources to implement a project on developing 1 million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice in association with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030. To date, the World Bank (WB) has committed to providing the country with loans and technical support, while the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and other organisations have pledged technical assistance. Source: Vietnam News Agency