The District Development Fund (DDF) has supported to building capacities of local governments to improve the delivery of public services. In Xamneua District, a water tank project has been providing water for households and vegetable gardens. Importantly for the small village of Ban Poung, water is a key element in the production of silk products. Having the water available on tap has proved to be a real income generating advantage for the women of the village. The DDF mechanism has been used successfully and provincial authorities now hope to further scale the project.