International economic integration: Although they were among the least costly efforts undertaken, USAID STAR Plus’ efforts to get Vietnam to join the Hague Conference and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods were enormously important steps toward Vietnam’s international economic integration and will be tremendously important for the business community. USAID STAR Plus coordinated with the Secretariat of the Hague Conference to invite the Vice Secretary General to discuss the accession of Vietnam with policy makers. The Project arranged his travel to Hanoi and accommodation. We also conducted meetings with Vietnamese officials in advance of this arrival to clarify a number of questions regarding the cost of membership, the obligations on member states, etc. Upon his arrival in Hanoi, the Project organized a program to raise awareness and support for the accession. Following this successful effort, Vietnam submitted its application and was subsequently admitted to the Conference.