Nghe An issues an action plan to implement the Politburo's resolution on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation (abbreviated as Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW), the Provincial Party Committee issued kaction planwith the following contents:

Thoroughly grasp and concretize Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW to ensure that the entire Party Committee and political system of the province fully and deeply understand the position, role and importance of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, associated with the comprehensive, civilized and modern development of the province in the new era. The leader must be directly responsible and direct; cadres, party members, civil servants and public employees must be exemplary in implementation.

Unify awareness, create high political determination, help Party committees, authorities, the Fatherland Front, organizations, businesses and people have correct awareness, create consensus in implementation. Arouse the spirit of initiative and creativity at all levels and in all sectors, enhance the sense of responsibility in organization and implementation.

Promoting the potential and strengths of the locality, identifying priority areas for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development based on the province's advantages. Promoting breakthroughs in socio-economic development, improving competitiveness, creating a favorable environment to attract investment, talent and technology. Creating a strong shift in digital infrastructure, digital human resources, science and technology ecosystem, innovation; focusing on building digital government, promoting digital economy and digital society; establishing a startup ecosystem, training facilities, scientific and technological research, innovation centers, high-tech parks, high-tech agricultural zones... in accordance with the reality in Nghe An province and the country's socio-economic development strategy.

The plan also sets out the requirements:Closely follow the viewpoints, objectives, tasks, and solutions of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and the regulations and guidelines of the Central Committee, set out specific, clear objectives, tasks, and solutions that are suitable to the actual conditions of Nghe An. The targets and tasks must be feasible, with a clear roadmap, specific responsibilities assigned, and linked to implementation deadlines. Allocate resources appropriately to each task, avoiding scattered and wasteful investment. Specify objectives, tasks, and strategic solutions linked to results and products (by month, quarter, year, and stage); have mechanisms and tools to measure, monitor, and evaluate implementation results.

Identifying mechanisms and policies as driving factors, digital transformation as an important driving force, closely linking and promoting the development of science, technology and innovation; implementing according to the pilot principle, evaluating results before replicating. Researching and promoting the potential, strengths and advantages of the province in all fields; clearly identifying limitations, shortcomings, bottlenecks, and obstacles to have timely and thorough solutions. Focusing on priority areas for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development can create breakthrough results, bringing about large spillover effects.

Mobilize the participation of all levels, sectors, enterprises, research institutes, universities and the whole society in the implementation process. Establish a smooth and effective coordination mechanism between the Central and the province, between levels, sectors, agencies and enterprises, the science and technology community, between the public and private sectors, between the domestic and international sectors, to avoid overlaps and duplications.

Establish a mechanism for monitoring, inspecting, evaluating results, reporting, and periodic summaries. Publicity, transparency, mobilization and effective use of resources with accountability. Closely combine short-term and long-term goals; both address urgent requirements and have a long-term vision in developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in line with the province's planning. Prioritize the allocation of resources from the state budget combined with the mobilization of socialization in investment in science, technology, digital transformation and creative startups.

Strengthen propaganda, create consensus and promote creativity of the whole society; widely disseminate goals, roadmaps and methods; ensure proactive spirit, dynamic and creative thinking, encourage people, business community, intellectuals to participate, contribute initiatives and resources; build emulation movements in research, development of science, technology, innovation, digital transformation; encourage innovative thinking, creative methods, boldly experiment with new models, technologies and solutions. Timely commend and reward typical examples.

General objectives of the plan:

• The potential, level of science, technology and innovation have reached advanced levels in many important fields. Science, technology and innovation have developed steadily, truly becoming the driving force for economic growth of the province.
• Enhance the endogenous capacity and competitiveness of Nghe An's economy through promoting research and application of science and technology, improving productivity, quality and added value in key industries and fields; increasing the contribution of the TFP index to GRDP growth.
• Promote innovation activities, develop creative startup ecosystems, research and development (R&D) centers, closely connect with institutes, schools, and businesses; inspire creativity and attract high-quality resources from within and outside the country.
• Building a modern, transparent and effective digital government, digital economy and digital society, bringing the management, direction and operation activities of Party and State organizations and agencies into the digital environment, based on data; providing comprehensive online public services and convenient digital utilities for people and businesses, creating breakthroughs in administrative reform, public governance and sustainable development.
• Restructuring and building a unified, stable, and flexible digital infrastructure, prioritizing the application of cloud computing technology, ensuring information security and network security to gradually improve people's quality of life, contributing to the economic restructuring towards industrialization and modernization.
• Improve the quality of human resources, promote the creative potential of all social classes, promote regional connectivity, international integration in science and technology, actively contribute to the goal of industrialization and modernization of the country by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The plan also sets out specific tasks and solutions. In particular, regarding leadership and direction:Establish a Steering Committee for science, technology development, innovation, digital transformation, administrative reform and Project 06 of the province, with the Provincial Party Secretary as the Head of the Committee, the Provincial Party Committee Office as the Standing Body of the Steering Committee; establish a Steering Committee Support Team; have appropriate mechanisms and policies for specialized staff advising on the implementation of the resolution. Arrange qualified and competent staff in science and technology to Party committees at all levels, ensuring at least 01 staff specialized in science, technology and digital transformation in specialized agencies and People's Committees at all levels. Establish a provincial advisory council chaired by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, invite prestigious experts, scientists and managers at home and abroad to participate in the Advisory Council to advise the Steering Committee promptly and effectively. Establish a mechanism for inter-sectoral and inter-level coordination; increase the participation of departments, branches, sectors and localities; assign responsibilities, specific roadmap...

And some other solutions and tasks such as: Raising awareness and political determination; Perfecting mechanisms and policies to create breakthroughs and ensure resources; Developing digital infrastructure, applications and digital services; Developing a startup ecosystem, innovation, supporting research and development; Developing high-quality human resources; Building a digital transformation plan; Ensuring network safety, security and digital sovereignty; Promoting regional and international cooperation and linkages; Monitoring, evaluating and propagating.