In recent years, efforts to care for and support a contingent of ethnic minority officials have been prioritised to strengthen local leadership and foster development in ethnic minority areas in Hoa Binh province.
According to Dinh Duy Chuyen, Deputy Head of the provincial Board for Ethnic Affairs, the ethnic minority cadres serve as a vital force in guiding communities toward prosperity and sustainable development.
A key initiative supporting this goal is Project No. 10-DA/TU issued by the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board on June 20, 2022, to develop a contingent of young, female, and ethnic minority officials for 2020-2025, with a vision to 2030.
After a rigorous selection process, 117 candidates were chosen for the project, with 12 appointed to new positions in the first year alone. Among them, Bui Thi Ngan, who was appointed as Chief of the Tan Lac District Party Committee's Office, noted that the programme provides essential training in leadership and strategic planning skills, fostering confidence in fulfilling new responsibilities.
In the 2019-2024 period, 836 public officials have been recruited, with 561 from ethnic minorities, equivalent to 67.1% of the total. The rate of ethnic minority cadres now exceeds the government's target, with minority people making up 31.23% of the province's public servants. The rates are 51.2% at the district level, and 88.37% at the commune level.
The province has also invested in advanced training for public servants working in ethnic minority areas. Among the public servants and officials who are ethnic minority people, seven are PhD degree holders, 551 master’s degree holders, and over 10,000 bachelor’s degree holders.
This focus on training and development aims to empower ethnic minority officials to lead effectively in their communities, with notable contributions from leaders like Hoang Duc Minh, who, as Vice Chairman of the Mai Chau District People’s Committee, has been recognised for his dedication to supporting local residents.
More than just an information technology teacher, Bui Van Nien is an inspiring figure who has nurtured the scientific curiosity and creative spirit of students in Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Da Bac is the most disadvantaged mountainous district in Hoa Binh province, with ethnic minorities accounting for about 90% of its population. Over the past years, the district has mobilised resources to implement ethnic policies to improve the quality of life of local people.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has consistently prioritised the protection, care, and education of children, particularly those from ethnic minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds, by creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for their all-round development.
The Steering Committee for Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control of Hoa Binh province, in coordination with the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund, held a ceremony on May 28 in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (from May 25 to 31). The event was chaired by Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the Steering Committee.
Since 2021, the Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting (CIIDC) under the Department of Industry and Trade has been implementing a school lighting model as part of the plan for using energy efficiently and economically in Hoa Binh Province in the pẻiod of 2021 - 2025. This model not only aims to improve the learning conditions and enhance the education quality, but it also promotes the message of energy saving, energy security, environmental protection and contributes to the goals of socio-economic development.
In the 2024 - 2025 school year, the entire Hoa Binh provincial education sector includes 520 educational institutions and schools. Among them are 13 ethnic boarding schools with 153 classes and 4,487 students. Four of these schools have met national standards, reaching 30.7 percent.
