(HBO) – With 10 projects and 36 subprojects, Hoa Binh's project on socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous areas programme for 2021-2025 has significantly contributed to boosting economic growth, helping reduce poverty sustainably among ethnic people in the province.
The kindergarten of My Hoa commune in Kim Boi district. Under the programme, many schools in the province have been improved, helping students to have a better learning environment.
Implementing Resolution No. 120/2020/QH14 dated June 19, 2020 of the National Assembly on approving investment policy of the national target programme on socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous regions in the 2021-2030 and Decision No. 1719/QD-TTg on approval of the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the period of 2021-2030, in December 2021, Hoa Binh People’s Committee issued Decision No. 3043/QD-UBND approving a project to implement the national target programme for socio-economic development in the 2021-2025 period in the province. In the project's Phase I from 2021 - 2025, 10 component projects with a total budget of over 9.69 trillion VND (413 million USD) will be implemented.
According to Dinh Thi Thao, head of the provincial Ethnic Affairs Department, to realise the project, the department has guided localities in making lists of works in villages and hamlets proposed by local communities to submit to district-level People's Committees, which will verify and submit to the provincial authorities for annual budget allocation.
To date, over 71.3 billion VND, or 5.76% of the total planned capital, including capital transferred from 2022 to 2023, of the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas has been disbursed.
The capital has been used in many projects in the fields of clean water, health care, education, rural transport and irrigation works, giving a facelift to rural and ethnic minority communes in the province.
Aware of the important role of the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, in the coming time, the department will continue to coordinate with sectors, departments, districts and city to intensify communications to create consensus in society.
The department will focus on building and perfecting mechanisms, policies, and guidelines for programme implementation, and guide localities to speed up the completion of investment procedures and disbursement of investment capital.
Besides, it will also review and give advice on amendment, replacement and abolition of legal documents related to ethnic minority policies that are no longer relevant to ensure the consistency and synchronisation of the legal system in order to carry out the implementation of the programme effectively./.
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.
