Hoa Binh province has made notable progress in public administration reform and digital government development, with the satisfaction index among citizens and businesses reaching over 84%, according to recent government evaluations.
Thanks to increased communications about digital transformation and the application of digital technology, residents in Hang Kia commune of Mai Chau district now can have administrative procedures handled online.
The province’s 2024 Public Administration Reform (PAR) Index was 88.18%, up 1.42 percentage points from the previous year. Although it dropped two places to rank 37th out of 63 localities, its Satisfaction Index (SIPAS) rose by nearly 2 percentage points to 84.08%, moving up nine ranks to 25th nationwide.
Authorities attributed these gains to consistent efforts in leadership and innovation. The province maintained a top-tier position in administrative management and significantly advanced in the development of digital government, rising nine places to 10th in the country in this component.
Despite socio-economic challenges and limited awareness among ethnic minorities, the province has promoted digital transformation (DX) through grassroots-level initiatives. Nearly 1,500 digital technology community groups (DTCGs) have been established across communes and villages, helping residents, especially vulnerable groups adapt to digital services.
The province has also prioritised expanding broadband and 4G coverage, with 100% of communes connected to fiber-optic internet and mobile coverage reaching over 96% of the population.
Key platforms and shared IT systems are operational across all three levels of government, with over 85% of administrative applications submitted online. Electronic document exchange and digital signature systems have been deployed province-wide, and more than 13,000 civil servants now use official email accounts, with 80% engaging in regular digital communication.
The province is also advancing in areas such as online public services, smart tourism maps, e-health records, and rural development using digital tools. These efforts are central to enhancing governance, simplifying procedures, and improving service quality for the public.
According to provincial officials, building a digital government remains a strategic priority and a key driver of the province’s socio-economic development in the time ahead.
The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee has agreed in principle on a proposal by the Standing Board of the Party Committee of Hoa Binh city to gather feedback on the city’s 1:2000 zoning plan, which forms part of its broader urban development strategy.
Thanks to great efforts by local authorities in recent times, the governance and public administration performance of Mai Chau district has been significantly improved.
In the afternoon of June 6, the Party Committee, the People's Council, the People's Committee and the Fatherland Front of Lac Son district solemnly held a meeting to celebrate the 139th anniversary of the district's founding (1886–2025) and the 79th anniversary of the establishment of the district's Party Committee (1946–2025). There was the attendance of Mr. Bui Van Thang, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Mr. Quach Tat Liem, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Ms. Dang Bich Ngoc, the Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of the province; as well as the former leaders of the province and district through various periods, who are the natives of the district.
Implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology, innovation, and digital transformation is a golden opportunity for the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh to renew growth model, improve competitive edge and shorten digital gap.
Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, identifies sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs to build a developed and prosperous nation. In Hoa Binh province, this spirit is not just a slogan, it’s being put into action through concrete initiatives that form a "new development triangle”: digital citizenship, digital economy, and digital administration.
Hoa Binh province is undergoing a dynamic transformation amid Vietnam’s national digital transition. Building on Poliburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the province has rolled out a wide range of practical action plans. A standout initiative is the "Digital Literacy for All” movement, an effort to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital era.
