The original objectives were relevant to the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Vietnam for Fiscal Years 2012-2016, which emphasizes improved quality and efficiency of infrastructure services in water (along with energy and transport) as one of its main goals in Pillar 1: CPS "Outcomes/Areas of Engagement." The CPS says the Bank plans to finance investments in "basic services to make these cities more attractive venues for investment." (CPS, p. 21). The objectives are also relevant to the goal of strengthening environmental protection and management under Pillar 2: "Sustainability" which states that the Bank will support programs to "improve the physical environment, and mitigate adverse health and economic impacts." (CPS, p. 24). This includes improving systems for wastewater.