In charge of public budget planning and allocation for different sectors. It takes the leading role in co-ordinating with donors and other relevant agencies and NGOs in preparing, appraising and negotiating ODA and FDI projects and programmes in Vietnam's ARD Sector. It also contains the SPS Office. Ensures the legality of policies developed by other MARD departments before issuing. Steers and guides on organisation and professional processes of administrative and specialised inspections.