Scholar Phan Huy Chu in “Historical Records of the Dynasties” wrote about Nghe An once stated: “It is truly a dangerous place like a copper citadel or a hot pond of water and is the key to the dynasties”. Through the changes of history, Nghe An land and people always carry an important political and military mission for the whole country. According to the late Associate Professor Ninh Viet Giao, large land and large population are only factors of “heavenly time and favorable terrain”. The important factor that decides a strategic land is “human harmony”, the people, and the spirit of the people. The heroic and indomitable fighting tradition of the people of Nghe An through many historical changes is the factor that determines Nghe An as a strategic position in terms of military and politics.
“Heavenly time, favorable terrain, and harmony of people” are the important endogenous resources that have made Nghe An a “important town”, “base”, “victory” for many generations. The traditional values and stature, role and position of the homeland towards the nation have been affirmed as a seething source that always fuels the aspiration to create an Nghe An “economically rich, politically strong, with national defense and security, where the people have a prosperous and happy life”, especially in the country’s Renovation process.
From a province with a relatively low starting point compared to the general level of the whole country, Nghe An with its internal strength and the attention of the Central Government, especially since Resolution No. 26 of the Politburo in 2013 up to now, has achieved many meaningful results. The scale of the province's economy currently ranks 10th in the country. In particular, some areas such as: health, education and training, finance - banking have made clear steps of development, gradually shaping itself as the center of the North Central region. Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Dinh Thien - former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics, Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Vietnam Institute of Economics commented: "In recent years, efforts to create fundamental conditions for breakthroughs, gradually creating momentum and momentum for a long-term development competition have been and are being effectively implemented by Nghe An, helping the province overcome the most difficult "turning point" caused by its low starting level".
These results lay a solid foundation for the province in a new development stage when the context has changed a lot compared to a decade ago. The fourth industrial revolution is taking place strongly, creating leaps and bounds in the development of social production forces, in which science, technology and knowledge become the most important resources and driving forces for development. Previously, factors such as land and natural resources played a decisive role in development, but are now gradually losing their advantage.
Instead, there are new trends such as: digital economy, circular economy, sharing economy... On the other hand, the international and regional context has been experiencing complex and unpredictable fluctuations, affecting peace, cooperation and common development. The negative impacts of climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters are becoming increasingly evident. The existing traditional and non-traditional security risks, challenges and threats are becoming more and more evident, directly affecting all areas from economy - society, culture, national defense and security.
Nghe An is not outside the positive and negative impacts of the above factors. In that context, how do we imagine the philosophy and development path of Nghe An will "look" in the new period? Observing the decisions and approaching the province's strategies, especially the Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, shows that Nghe An will continue to pursue the philosophy of sustainable development, on the basis of restructuring the economy associated with renewing the growth model towards improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness; creating development breakthroughs in a number of industries, fields, and regions with comparative advantages on the basis of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
The closest destination has been determined to strive by 2030 for Nghe An to become a fairly developed province of the country, with dynamic, fast and sustainable economic development; a center of commerce, healthcare, education and training, science and technology, industry and high-tech agriculture of the North Central region; with a synchronous and modern infrastructure system; Nghe An culture and people develop to meet the requirements of integration and development of the country and carry the identity of Nghe An; firmly ensure national defense and security.
Implementing that viewpoint and goal, Nghe An is approaching development for the new period in terms of four propositions: "New development thinking; new development space; creating new development resources; new development fields". The content of the new development thinking is to correctly position Nghe An in the development of the North Central and Central Coast regions and the country, re-identify the advantages and disadvantages of the province from the perspective of modern development, especially in the breakthroughs in institutions, human resources and infrastructure in the context of promoting regional connectivity, international integration, digital transformation and the impact of the fourth industrial revolution, thereby effectively promoting potentials, advantages and resolving difficulties, shortcomings and bottlenecks in the development of the province.
The province will also create new development space, in which, the orientation of the key development space includes: 2 growth driving areas: Vinh city expansion and Southeast Economic Zone expansion. 4 economic corridors are the Eastern coastal economic corridor; Ho Chi Minh road economic corridor; National Highway 7 economic corridor; National Highway 48A economic corridor. 6 urban centers are Vinh city expansion, Hoang Mai urban area (developed in association with Quynh Luu), Thai Hoa urban area (developed in association with Nghia Dan), Dien Chau urban area, Do Luong urban area and Con Cuong ecological urban area. Besides promoting intra-provincial connectivity, it is necessary to strengthen regional connectivity along the Nam Thanh - Bac Nghe, Nam Nghe - Bac Ha axis and connect with Laos through border gates.
Creating new development resources through truly awakening and strongly promoting human resources, cultural identity, and traditions of the homeland and people of Nghe An becomes the aspiration for development, the will to overcome difficulties, rise up to get rich, and build the homeland and country to be increasingly prosperous and happy.
The new development areas will continue to focus on the following pillars: Industrial development, focusing on processing, manufacturing, and supporting industries; development of trade, services, education and training, and high-quality healthcare; tourism development based on three focuses: cultural-historical and spiritual tourism; resort tourism, entertainment, recreation, and sea sports; eco-tourism, adventure tourism associated with the community; development of high-tech agriculture; development of the marine economy associated with ensuring national defense and security. In which, industry is the driving force for breakthroughs, modern trade and services are the spearhead, and clean agriculture is the foundation. Focus on attracting large, strategic projects with spillover effects, creating a push to help change the situation to bring about breakthroughs in development in the pillars.
The established foundation, together with the objective and complete identification of difficulties and advantages in the new context, is the driving force for the Party Committee, Government and People of Nghe An to be more determined and make more efforts for the new development stage. Nghe An is at a stage where it has had enough time to accumulate in quantity, the established foundation is deep and solid enough, and there is enough confidence and courage to take full advantage of opportunities and chances, and establish breakthroughs in development.
Currently, Nghe An is continuing to resolutely, synchronously and effectively implement programs, projects and plans to implement the Resolution of the 19th Provincial Party Congress, the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress; the 5-year socio-economic development plan for the period 2021-2025; especially focusing on accelerating the construction progress, completing and promoting the effectiveness of National Target Programs, key projects with connectivity and spillover effects to serve socio-economic development; especially making efforts to soon start construction of 2 strategic infrastructure projects: Cua Lo deep-water seaport and upgrading and expanding Vinh International Airport.
Nghe An is also restructuring the economy in association with renewing the growth model to exploit its potentials and specific advantages, especially those for developing industry, high-tech agriculture; industries with high added value; developing urban systems, smart cities, seaports, trade services, logistics, etc. Improving the quality of human resources, developing transport infrastructure, persistently implementing solutions to encourage, support and help businesses participate deeply in new value chains, as well as creative startups, applying science and technology, and improving labor productivity.
In particular, continue to focus on building a truly clean and strong Party and political system; improve the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party committees and organizations at all levels; the effectiveness and efficiency of management and administration of all levels of government and organizations in the political system; build and operate well the mechanism of "Party leadership, State management, People as masters" and implement the motto "People know, people discuss, people do, people inspect, people supervise, people benefit" according to a consistent viewpoint, taking "people as the center" and putting the legitimate interests of the people above and ahead in the process of building, promulgating and implementing policies and guidelines.
Along with that, thoroughly grasp the study and follow the ideology, moral example and style of Ho Chi Minh in all leadership, management and public service activities. The spirit of creativity, daring to think, daring to do, saying what you do; dedication, sticking to work, and being persuasive to the masses is also a very important requirement set by the Standing Committee and the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, in order to demonstrate the pioneering and exemplary role of each cadre and party member; the key now is to overcome the "bottleneck" in administrative reform.
Currently, Nghe An is focusing on coordinating with the Central Economic Committee to develop a Project to summarize 10 years of implementing Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, dated July 30, 2013 of the Politburo on the direction and tasks of developing Nghe An province; thereby, having new policies to create momentum for the province's development in the medium and long term vision; thereby, continuing to affirm the Party's viewpoint on the position, role and importance of the province, the mission of Nghe An for the North Central region, the Central Coast and the whole country in the new development period.
Speaking at the workshop "Socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security in Nghe An province to 2030, with a vision to 2045" organized by the Central Economic Committee in coordination with the Central Theoretical Council and Nghe An Provincial Party Committee last December, comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Provincial Party Secretary, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council expressed: "After nearly 10 years of implementing Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, dated July 30, 2013 of the Politburo, Nghe An really wishes to have a strong enough mechanism and resources, with a high breakthrough to resonate with the solidarity and efforts of the entire Party Committee and People, to bring the province forward quickly and make great strides in the new period".
With high determination and the spirit of the new Spring, we believe that the endogenous strength combined with the attention of the Central Government, Nghe An will continue to build strength, continue to succeed, worthy of being the "key" land of the nation, the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh and worthy of the trust and expectations of the Party, the State, provinces and cities across the country./.
