Nghe An sets out 9 groups of tasks and solutions for socio-economic development in 2018

(Baonghean.vn) - During the discussion session to pass the Resolution at the 5th session of the Provincial People's Council, term XVII, 2016 - 2021, on the morning of December 20, the Provincial People's Council voted to pass the Resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2018.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Son - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council chaired the discussion session to pass the Resolution. Photo: Duc Anh

Accordingly, the Resolution sets out 27 main socio-economic targets to be implemented. Notably, the growth rate of gross domestic product (GRDP) strives to reach 8.5-9%; budget revenue is 12,691 billion VND; total social development investment reaches 64,000 - 65,000 billion VND; average income per capita is 35 - 36 million VND; 25 - 27 more communes meet new rural standards; the number of schools meeting national standards in the year is 40; the rate of trained workers reaches 61%.

Delegates vote to pass the Resolution at the meeting. Photo: Duc Anh

The Resolution also sets out 9 main groups of tasks and solutions in 2018, including:

1. Promote the implementation of the Resolution of the 18th Provincial Party Congress and Resolution No. 26 of the Politburo; continue to restructure the economy towards improving quality, efficiency and competitiveness, promoting growth and economic restructuring.

2. Strengthen foreign affairs; strongly improve the investment environment, business environment and provincial competitiveness index (PCI); innovate and promote investment attraction; support and facilitate business development.

3. Resolutely direct the work of collecting state budget; mobilize and effectively use resources, focus on investment in socio-economic development, promote economic growth on the basis of effectively implementing the Central Resolution on restructuring the state budget and managing public debt.

4. Promote the development of cultural and social fields, care for people's lives, and ensure good social security.

5. Good resource management, environmental protection, natural disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation.

6. Promote administrative reform, strengthen discipline, improve effectiveness and efficiency of state management.

7. Ensure national defense, security and social order and safety; improve the efficiency of judicial agencies.

8. Strengthen the fight against corruption and waste; pay attention to inspection work, handling complaints and denunciations.

9. Strengthen information and propaganda work, create social consensus, promote combined strength to successfully implement the 2018 plan.

Minh Chi