In recent years, under the leadership of the provincial Party Committee and People’s Council, and through the concerted efforts of local Party organisations, authorities, and ethnic communities, Hoa Binh province has achieved significant progress in implementing ethnic affairs and policies. These efforts have brought a new face-lift to ethnic-minority-inhabited and mountainous areas, according to Ha Van Di, Head of the Ethnic Affairs Board of Hoa Binh province.
Bui Van Khanh, Deputy Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, and other delegates attend the great national unity and military-civilian culture festival in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district
The economic situation and livelihoods of ethnic communities in the province remain stable, with social welfare ensured and public safety maintained. Ethnic groups have fostered a strong sense of solidarity, mobilising internal resources to actively work, study, and boost economic development. Improvements in the material and spiritual lives have contributed to narrowing the development gap between ethnic and mountainous areas and other regions.
Notably, the poverty rate in ethnic-minority and mountainous areas has decreased by 3.36% on average annually, with extremely disadvantaged communes achieving an annual reduction of 6.4%. Currently, 62% of communes or 80 out of a total of 129 have met new-style rural development standards, including 14 extremely disadvantaged and seven disadvantaged communes. An additional six extremely disadvantaged communes are expected to meet these standards by the year-end. Rural infrastructure continues to improve, social welfare policies are effectively implemented, and national defence and security are firmly upheld.
These achievements stem from the commitment and responsibility of Party committees and authorities, who prioritise regular dissemination of information to enhance the effectiveness of ethnic policy implementation. Authorities actively monitor socio-economic conditions and the aspirations of local communities, addressing challenges promptly to prevent "hot spots" at the grassroots level. Collaborative efforts among various sectors have been strengthened, with a focus on the implementation, oversight, and evaluation of ethnic programmes, projects, and policies, particularly national target programmes.
Efforts also prioritise developing a strong contingent of ethnic minority leaders and enhancing the roles of reputable individuals, village elders, and community leaders within ethnic groups.
Looking ahead, ethnic minority communities in Hoa Binh are encouraged to continue promoting patriotic movements and innovative labour, in combination with Directive No. 05-CT/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 15, 2016, to advance the study and following of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and style. These initiatives contributed to the broader national goal of building a prosperous, strong, fair, democratic, and civilised society.
For the 2024-2029 period, Hoa Binh aims to achieve several key targets, including lifting the per capita income of ethnic minorities in rural areas to half the national average and reducing the poverty rate among ethnic minorities by 2.5-3% annually, and by 4-4.5% in extremely disadvantaged communes.
Over 90% of ethnic minority farming households will engage in commercial agriculture and forestry while ensuring over 90% of communes and villages in ethnic minority and mountainous areas have basic infrastructure to support socio-economic development and improve living standards.
The ethnic communities of Hoa Binh remain united and determined to collaborate with the province's political system to realise these ambitious goals, creating a brighter future for all.
In recent years, the education career in Yen Thuy district has changed positively. The school facilities have newly been built and the quality of education has improved.
The Board for Women's Advancement of Hoa Binh province on November 11 officially launched the Action Month for Gender Equality, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence. As part of the event, a special talk was held on the theme of sharing household work for a happy family. The event drew 300 delegates, including Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Board for Women's Advancement.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
