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Name of student: Le Thi Hoi Gender: Female Date of birth: 5th March 1983 Place of birth: Nguyet An Commune, Ngoc Lac District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Decision number: 1528/QD- XHNV – KH&SDH dated October 14th, 2009 of Rector of College of Social Science and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Changes in Academic Training Process: None Thesis title: Function of Programme 135 on poverty reduction in Nguyet An commune, Ngoc Lac District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Major: Sociology 9; Module Code: 60.31.30 Supervisor: Doctor, Hoang Thu Huong – Department of Culture & Education – Faculty of Sociology – College of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, HaNoi Brief summary of thesis: Investigation and research processes have clarified the significant role of Programme 135 in poverty alleviation in Nguyet An Commune. Thereby recommending several solutions regarding empirical implementation of Programme 135 as follows: Describe the recent situations and causes which are roots of poverty in Nguyet An Commune. Find out actions of Program 135 – II implemented in Nguyet An Commune including improved and market- oriented agriculture production project, basic infrastructure, improved socio- culture livelihoods through vocational training, education, health, legislation system.. Throughout the analysis of impacts of Program 135’s implementation towards poor household livelihood, this research shows that Program 135 brought positive outcomes in poverty reduction in this commune. In addition, this project was created many opportunities for poor people to escape poverty circumstances. In fact, poor household rates dramatically decreased during the period of time. Moreover, household income significantly increased which enhances economic structural systems respecting reducing the proportion of agriculture accordance with increasing proportion of industry and services sectors. In order to improve the quality of Programme 135 towards poverty reduction activities, some solutions are suggested in aspects of national policies, local authorities, social organizations and local people as well 11. Pragmatic applicability The results of this research could be an useful references for university students, graduated students of sociology as well as those interested in the issue of poverty alleviation. 12. Further research directions, if any: None 13. Thesis-related publications: None