Nghe An Industry and Trade sector needs to increase administrative reform efficiency and state management capacity

COn the afternoon of April 5, under the chairmanship of comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial People's Committee had a working session with the Department of Industry and Trade and related departments and branches to listen to and give opinions on the results of the work in the field in the past time and deploy key tasks in the coming time. Attending were leaders and officers of the Department of Industry and Trade and related departments and branches.

Overview of the meeting. Photo: Quang An

Basic indicators all grew quite well.

Although there are still many difficulties, the activitiesIndustry and TradeThe first quarter of 2021 achieved positive results, with basic indicators growing quite well compared to the same period in 2020: Industrial production index increased by 21.27%; Total retail sales of goods are estimated at 17,934 billion VND, up 11.37%. Export turnover is estimated at 305 million USD, up 17.40%; Of which, export turnover of goods is estimated at 231 million USD, up 24.50%, reaching 25.38% of the plan.

Mr. Pham Van Hoa - Director of the Department of Industry and Trade reported on the development of the industry in the first quarter of 2021 and proposed a number of recommendations to the Provincial People's Committee and departments. Photo: Quang An

Regarding solutions for the coming time, the Industry and Trade sector continues toCoordinate to advise on promoting and improving the effectiveness of the steering groups for industrial growth, trade and services, ensuring the completion of the 2021 plan targets to create momentum for the good implementation of the 5-year plan targets for the period 2021-2025. Focus on coordinating to develop plans for the industrial and trade sectors, Energy to integrate and the Provincial Socio-Economic Development Plan for the period 2021-2030, vision 2050...

At the meeting, the leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade requested the Provincial People's Committee and departments and branches to pay attention to a number of issues such as:Prioritize the allocation of provincial budget capital to issue economic development policies for the Industry and Trade sector commensurate with the role and development requirements (Industrial promotion, infrastructure development of industrial parks, development of supporting industries, development of logistics services and policies for developing markets in mountainous areas...).

Consider balancing the annual budget revenue at a minimum level of 0.5 - 1% to increase the scale and efficiency of funding sources.Industrial Promotion Fund, arrange a stable annual budget source to serve supporting industry activities in the province; create conditions for the Department to successfully organize the 70th Anniversary of the Industry's Traditional Day (May 2021).

Deputy Director of the Department of Construction Nguyen Dinh Loi gave his opinion on solar energy management and 500kV power line planning. Photo: Quang An

It is recommended to direct relevant departments, branches and sectors to coordinate in reviewing and supplementing the coordination mechanisms between departments and branches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management, especially inspection activities to avoid overlap and omission of management tasks.

Garment manufacturing industry at the Industrial Cluster in Dien Chau district. Photo: Thu Huyen

Speaking at the meeting, representatives of departments and branches raised a number of issues related to the development of hydropower, petroleum, solar energy, planning of 500kV power lines, removing difficulties in industrial clusters, mineral resources, power supply for industrial parks... requiring the attention of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to resolve.

The Department of Industry and Trade needs to review when building policies, choosing areas and issues that can balance resources. Pay more attention to solutions for developing exports and consumption of aquatic products; flood discharge activities of hydroelectric plants...

Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh delivered a concluding speech at the meeting. Photo: Quang An

Focus on coordinating the development of industrial sector planning

After listening to the opinions of the leaders of the departments and branches, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Le Hong Vinh, acknowledged the achievements of the sector and raised a number of issues that need attention. Considering that the sector has many functions and tasks with many changes at the macro level; there are specialized fields but lack of human resources and equipment, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shared the difficulties of the sector. To complete the task well, the sector must make breakthrough efforts.

Assessing the group of 8 tasks of the industry, the Vice Chairman of the province suggested classifying enterprises, avoiding generalization to remove difficulties for enterprises. Focus on coordinating the development of planning for the industrial, commercial and energy sectors for integration. When evaluating the project, it is necessary to attach it to the transition mechanism; in the management of petroleum, it is necessary to advise on reviewing and eliminating "sub-planning". Strengthen the implementation of measures to manage planning, investment in construction and operation of hydropower projects and works in the province. Continue to do well in connecting, promoting investment, attracting large-scale, breakthrough investment projects; build and complete a synchronous industrial and commercial infrastructure system to meet investors' needs.

Discussing the low administrative reform index of the Department, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee suggested reviewing the staff of the departments to make them effective, suitable for professional capacity, and improve the efficiency of the agency's apparatus.

Regarding the coordination with departments and branches, there needs to be a review and reasonable adjustment. Regarding the recommendations of the Department of Industry and Trade such as balancing the industry development budget and investing in office buildings, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Le Hong Vinh, assigned the departments and branches to consult and submit to the Provincial People's Committee. The Department of Industry and Trade needs to receive the opinions of the departments and branches, continue to review the areas of coordination, and successfully complete the assigned tasks.