In 2017, Quy Chau strives to achieve an economic growth rate of 11%.

(Baonghean) -On the eve of the New Year, Nghe An Newspaper reporter interviewed comrade Ngo Duc Thuan - Chairman of Quy Chau District People's Committee.

Incense making profession in Tan Lac town (Quy Chau).

PV:In 2016, Quy Chau district was assessed to have achieved many comprehensive achievements. Could you please tell us some of the outstanding results?

Comrade Ngo Duc Thuan:In 2016, despite facing many difficulties and challenges, thanks to the attention of the Central Government, the province, the dynamism in the direction of the district leaders and the efforts of the entire population, Quy Chau still developed stably in socio-economics. Total production value at fixed prices in 2010 (calculated at basic prices): reached 2,078,603 million VND. The growth rate in 2016 is estimated at 8.7%. Average income reached 17.6 million VND/person/year. Total value of the agricultural sector in 2016 was 515,067 million VND. Total planting area was 8,050 hectares. Total grain output reached 21,122.4 tons. Regarding agricultural extension, 9 models were built with a total implementation cost of 782.6 million VND.

Provincial and district leaders visited the brocade booth of Hoa Tien 2 villagers. Photo courtesy

Continuing to promote the implementation of the National Target Program on New Rural Construction in 11 communes, the Provincial People's Committee approved the list of investment projects from the Government's capital source for New Rural Construction in 2016. Up to now, 4/11 communes have achieved 10 or more New Rural criteria, with Chau Tien commune alone achieving 16/19 criteria. Lau 2 village, Chau Binh commune achieved 13/15 criteria, Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune achieved 14/15 criteria. Maintain and develop production activities of craft villages and craft villages in the area.

The value of industrial production - handicrafts is estimated at 170,728 million VND. The total value of construction in the area is estimated at 445,247 million VND. Appraisal and investment decision for 42 projects, continue to implement investment preparation steps for 14 projects. Received settlement documents of 14 projects; examined and approved the settlement of 10 projects with a total estimate of 7,478.9 million VND, proposed settlement value of 7,304.8 million VND, approved settlement value of 7,189.6 million VND. Completed investment in traffic infrastructure outside the industrial cluster; completed investment in construction of the town market and put the town market, Chau Tien commune market, Chau Binh commune market into operation.

Education management continues to be innovated, the quality of comprehensive education is improved day by day. The quality of medical examination and treatment, disease prevention and control is gradually improved. Propaganda on food safety and hygiene, disease prevention and control is focused on, medical infrastructure is invested in, the progress of building communes that meet the National Health Criteria is promoted; Communication work on population/family planning is widely implemented, the birth rate and natural population growth rate decrease compared to the same period.

PV:Could you please tell us about the socio-economic development orientation in 2017?

Comrade Ngo Duc Thuan:In 2017, Quy Chau district focused on implementing well the support, investment and development policies of the Central and the province and reviewing and supplementing the district's policies and mechanisms in accordance with the local development situation. Encouraging investment in developing key areas such as: raw material crops, industrial crops, concentrated livestock farms... Building key economic models and replicating effective economic models.

Thai ethnic girl next to Quy Chau water wheel. Photo archive

Promote the application of scientific and technological advances in production to improve productivity and quality of crops and livestock; strive to increase value per unit area, linking production with product consumption markets. Expand the scale, improve the quality and competitiveness of products of craft villages and craft villages; maximize the capacity of Nam Pong Hydropower Plant; mobilize resources to invest in developing industrial and handicraft production, while ensuring good services for production and people's lives.

Support local businesses to improve their capacity and overcome difficulties in production and business. Nurture and effectively exploit revenue sources, ensuring increased budget revenue. Continue to mobilize resources to implement the National Target Program on New Rural Development. Ensure the roadmap for the 5-year plan targets for the period 2016 - 2020 and the Resolution of the 25th District Party Congress. Strive to achieve an economic growth rate of about 10% - 11%. Prioritize advantageous products, improve people's lives, maintain political stability, and ensure social security and order.

PV:Thanks comrade!

Van Truong(Perform)