Hoa Binh province scored 43.5493 points in the 2023 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI), ranking 20th out of the 63 provinces and cities nationwide, up 23 places compared to the 2022 list. The results show people's satisfaction with the effectiveness of implementing State policies and laws, local governance, and providing public services by authorities at all levels in the province.
Public service users to section of receiving and returning administrative
procedures in Yen Thuy district.
In 2023, people in 12 hamlets in Hoa Binh city
and two districts of Kim Boi and Mai Chau joined the PAPI survey. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong, head of the
Administrative Reform and Archives Division under the provincial Department of
Home Affairs, said that the province is in the group of the localities with
average-high scores. The province sees seven out of the eight content indexes
increased including people's participation at the grassroots level 5.16 points
(up 0.06 point); publicity and transparency 5.13 points (up 0.01 point);
accountability 4.46 poins (up 0.14 point); corruption control in public sector
7.23 points (up 0.79 point); public administrative procedures 7.35 points (up
0.7 point); environmental management 3.88 points (up 0.45 point); and
e-governance 3.15 points (up 0.56 point). Its index of public service provision
was 7.19 points, down 0.2 points compared to 2022.
The province's 2023 PAPI objectively assessed
people's satisfaction with administrative reforms, socio-economic management,
and the implementation of local grassroots democracy regulations. However,
according to the provincial Home Affairs Department, the report also showed the
province’s limitations in administering policies and serving people, for
example, people’s access to information on the Internet, the use of information
portals, and online public services. Moreover, the investment in building
facilities and equipment for schools, medical facilities, rural concrete roads,
and waste collection services has not met the people’s needs.
Phuong said that the province’s Home Affairs
Department has proposed the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee
develop specific plans for departments, agencies, units, districts, and Hoa
Binh city to improve the province’s ranking in the PAPI Index in 2024 and
following years.
Moreover, the province will promote
communications activities on the results, contents, and purpose of the PAPI
Index, and the political system’s responsibility in improving the PAPI Index.
The moves aim to improve the performance of the administrations at all levels,
better serve people, enhance publicity, transparency, and accountability of
public organisations, and ensure basic human rights, especially that to express
political opinions, access information, and use quality basic public
services.
Mai Chau district has firmly established itself as a standout destination on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and international visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, rich ethnic culture, and warm hospitality. However, beyond its natural and cultural charm, a secure and well-managed tourism environment has added to Mai Chau’s appeal.
As Vietnam enters a new phase of economic and administrative reform in 2025, Hoa Binh province is stepping up its efforts to streamline governance, boost economic growth, and attract investment.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held its monthly meeting on March 26 to review the progress of key projects, assess budget revenue and public investment disbursement, provide feedback on draft documents for submission to the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board, and discuss other important matters related to the committee's governance activities.
Playing a key role in Hoa Binh province’s economic development, Luong Son district has been focusing on science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.
Identifying the application of online public services as a key step in administrative procedure reform and e-government building, Kim Boi district has proactively provided services and supported residents and businesses in accessing and utilising full-process online public services promptly and efficiently. The locality aims to lift the rate of end-to-end online public services to over 90%, with all officials and civil servants handling tasks in the digital environment.
Nguyen Anh Tuyet, hailing from a family steeped in the ancient art of herbal medicine, is transforming local medicinal herbs into high-value concentrated extracts, elevating their worth and healing potential.
