(HBO) – As of the end of 2019, 88 out of the 191 communes in Hoa Binh were recognised as new-style rural areas, up 25 compared to the previous year.
Locals in Phu Thanh
commune, Lac Thuy district, plant citrus trees in their home gardens that bring
high economic efficiency.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen
Van Dung said the local living standards have been improved in recent years
thanks to the close leadership and guidance of local authorities, particularly
efforts of ethnic groups to get out of poverty and build new-style rural areas.
Besides the State’s support, locals have contributed
resources to implement the programme effectively. They donated working days,
land, goods and cash worth over 366 billion VND.
The provincial People’s Committee has issued specific plans
to carry out the drive, along with a number of mechanisms and policies to
attract and mobilise investment for communes to complete targets of building
new rural areas.
Localities in the province have mobilised over 48.2 billion
VND from other programmes and projects to implement 200 production development
models. Many have built plans to develop small-and medium-sized production models
connecting households and businesses to generate jobs and increase incomes for
locals. As a result, in 2019, the per capita income in rural areas increased to
about 32 million VND. The rate of poor households was reduced to 11.36 percent.
As a result, 103 out of the total 191 communes have met the criterion on the
household poverty rate, up 14 communes from 2018./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.