Nghe An Provincial People's Council delegates worry about socio-economic development targets in 2018

(Baonghean.vn)- At the morning discussion session on December 19, delegates of the People's Council of Nghe An province clarified the determination of 2018 targets in relation to the targets for the entire term of the 18th Provincial Party Congress.

Delegate Nguyen Van Do - Director of the Department of Planning and Investment. Photo: Duc Anh

Speaking at the discussion session, Director of the Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Van Do, a delegate from Anh Son district, said that despite facing many difficulties in 2017, under the direction of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee, they made great efforts, achieving many positive results, causing many delegates to comment that "it has been a long time since there has been a 'happy' report like this year"!

According to Mr. Do, the growth rate in 2014 was only 7.13%, in 2016 it increased to 7.22% but in 2017 this index increased dramatically to 8.25%, supporting the completion of other targets. This is also the year that witnessed relatively comprehensive investment in all three areas of agriculture, industry-construction and services, in accordance with the set orientation.

In addition, the head of the Department of Planning and Investment said that the 2018 target was built based on the results of 2017, the 5-year plan targets specified in the Provincial Party Congress, forecasts as well as a number of policies. This delegate said that if the growth rate can be maintained at 1% each year, that is, if it reaches 9% in 2018 and 10% in 2020, the overall target can be achieved.

Mr. Do also proposed solutions to achieve the set goals, including reviewing all indicators; eliminating the remaining half-hearted mindset in some localities; creating an investment environment, tightening investment discipline; promoting administrative reform, etc.

Delegate Le Xuan Dai - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Duc Anh

Explaining this further, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Dai shared the concerns of the Provincial People's Council delegates about determining the targets for 2018. "The delegates are very impatient with the targets for 2018 being related to the targets for the congress term, that is, until 2020. But the targets for 2018 must closely follow the Prime Minister's directive on building the socio-economic development plan and budget for 2018, and based on the Directive of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee on building the socio-economic development plan and budget for 2018 of the province", Mr. Dai said.

The leader of the Provincial People's Committee analyzed that this means closely assessing the implementation of the 2017 socio-economic development plan, forecasting and evaluating product groups, policies, regimes, and additional taxes, and reviewing the goals of the Congress. "The plan for 2018 and the following years must ensure the highest efforts and striving, but must also ensure feasibility, otherwise it will fail," the delegate said cautiously.

Similarly, regarding the budget revenue target, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee noted that Nghe An province is in a situation of budget imbalance. If we are impatient and set a high budget revenue target, it will be very dangerous if it breaks down during the management process.

Mr. Le Xuan Dai added that the Provincial People's Committee is very worried about the targets for 2020: budget revenue reaching 25-30 trillion VND, growth rate of 11-12%, average income per capita of 70-75 million VND.

“Indeed, at this point we find it very difficult to achieve the target, but the Congress will decide whether to consider adjusting the target of the resolution. In 2018, the Provincial People's Committee will determine the targets to evaluate the mid-term, and in management, we will continue to strive to achieve the highest targets of the Congress.”

Delegate Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Duc Anh

Delegate Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also expressed his opinion that it is undeniable that the management efforts of all levels, departments and branches in recent years, especially in 2017. "However, voters here have reason to wonder whether we can complete the Congress's targets or not? To have a solution to make Nghe An's economy take off as expected by the Congress, not only the role of the Provincial People's Committee is needed but also the participation of Party committees and authorities at all levels", Mr. Hoa said.

The delegate of Thanh Chuong constituency also said that building the 2018 plan based on the 2017 reality is reasonable, but besides that, there must be a plan for each year. "On that basis, if the previous year did not achieve, what additional solutions are needed next year, otherwise, if it continues to be average like this, it will only achieve relatively", Mr. Hoa worried.

Thu Giang