Nghe An focuses on directing 11 groups of tasks and solutions to promote socio-economic growth.

Many difficulties and challenges

Reporting to the Provincial People's Council, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh said: In the first 6 months of 2020, the international and domestic situation had major fluctuations, unprecedented in many decades due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many economic and social activities were suspended; strongly affecting people's psychology and lives.

Comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee briefly reported on the socio-economic situation in the first 6 months of the year and tasks for the last 6 months of 2020. Photo: Thanh Duy

Regarding economic development results, the growth rate of gross domestic product (GRDP) in the first 6 months of 2020 is estimated to increase by 2.69%; of which, the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector increased by 4.98%; the industry - construction sector increased by 5.11% (industry alone increased by 1.58%, construction increased by 9.47%); the service sector increased by 0.2%; product tax minus product subsidies decreased by 0.59% over the same period in 2019.

State budget revenue is estimated at VND 6,964.51 billion, reaching 45.8% of the estimate and equal to 94.4% over the same period in 2019.

At the same time, the Provincial People's Committee directed budget expenditures in accordance with regulations, economically, and to meet regular and extraordinary spending tasks.

Local budget expenditure is estimated at 14,223.4 billion VND, reaching 52.4% of the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council; of which, development investment expenditure is 4,885 billion VND, reaching 74.1% of the estimate, regular expenditure is 8,923.6 billion VND, reaching 44.4% of the estimate.

Industrial production faces many difficulties due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Illustrative photo

In the first 6 months of the year, the province has newly granted (approved investment policies and issued investment registration certificates) to 39 projects, with a total registered investment capital of 3,447.16 billion VND; adjusted 34 projects, of which the total investment capital of 7 projects was adjusted (increased by 3,847 billion VND).

In addition, in the first 6 months of 2020, 8 projects with a total land area of ​​168.03 hectares were terminated, bringing the total number of revoked projects to 176. In addition, the province has implemented many solutions to support businesses facing difficulties due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.

The Provincial People's Committee focused on directing, inspecting, and urging the acceleration of site clearance and project construction, especially key projects. Total social investment capital is estimated at VND 33,593.5 billion, up 11.37% over the same period in 2019.

The disbursement rate of concentrated public investment capital in the first 5 months reached 33.93% of the assigned plan (the national average disbursement was 23.25% compared to the plan assigned by the National Assembly and 26.39% compared to the plan assigned by the Government); the disbursement rate in the first 6 months of the year reached 44.17% of the plan.

Developing agricultural production models in Nam Dan district. Photo: Thanh Le

In the socio-cultural field, the health sector has advised and coordinated with relevant departments, branches and localities to effectively implement measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic (the total number of people admitted and quarantined as of June 30, 2020 was 12,843; 13,443 samples were taken for testing and 13,443 samples were negative).

Labor, employment, and social security work received attention and direction. Jobs were created for 16,382 workers, equal to 82.5% of the same period.

Implementing support for target groups according to Resolution No. 42 NQ-CP on measures to support people facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the total number of beneficiaries paid up to June 30, 2020 was 528,132 people, the total disbursed support fund was 536,714 million VND.

The "Repaying gratitude" movement has been widely socialized; taking good care of people with revolutionary contributions has been done well.

Nghe An maintains a good education and training system, the quality of education continues to be maintained. Photo: Thanh Le

The Provincial People's Committee has directed all sectors and levels to resolutely implement the Projects, Programs and Plans on reorganizing and perfecting the apparatus of agencies and units. Inspect and supervise districts, cities and towns on the implementation of the Plan to deploy the Resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on reorganizing commune-level administrative units.

Guidance on perfecting the apparatus and organization, operation of hamlets, blocks and villages after the merger according to the Resolution of the Provincial People's Council on merging hamlets, blocks and villages.

National defense, security and social order and safety are ensured. Inspection and complaint and denunciation settlement work are carried out seriously.

In addition to the positive results, the Provincial People's Committee also pointed out many shortcomings and limitations such as: The Covid-19 epidemic has caused serious consequences to the development of many industries and fields. Production and business activities have encountered many difficulties.

Budget revenue for the first 6 months and the whole year is expected to not reach the estimate assigned by the Provincial People's Council, affecting the balance of local budget expenditures in 2020.

The epidemic situation among livestock and poultry is still complicated (African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza...); many forest fires still occur.

The lives of a segment of workers and residents are still facing many difficulties. The application of disease control and prevention measures has caused many cultural and social activities to stagnate for quite a long time...

Focus on 11 groups of solution tasks

Deploying tasks for the last 6 months of 2020, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh said: In the spirit of looking directly at the socio-economic situation and forecasting the situation in the coming time; all levels and sectors need to focus and strive to complete the set plan at the highest level.

In the remaining months of 2020 and the coming time, along with doing a good job of disease prevention and control, all levels and sectors need to focus on directing the synchronous and drastic implementation of key tasks and solutions to restore and develop the socio-economy.

Staff of the Provincial People's Committee Office handle administrative procedures for organizations and individuals at the One-Stop-Shop. Photo: Thanh Le

Regarding tasks and solutions, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh said that the Provincial People's Committee will focus on 11 key groups of tasks and solutions, including:

Focus on removing difficulties for production and business, facilitating access to capital, credit, finance, tax, social insurance, labor... Review and reduce administrative procedures and costs for businesses.

Strongly improve the investment and business environment; effectively implement foreign affairs activities, promote and attract investment. Proactively monitor and have specific solutions to remove difficulties, urge the implementation of projects with investment policies and licenses.

Resolutely speed up the progress of implementation and disbursement of public investment capital. All levels, sectors and localities must promote disbursement of public investment capital to promote growth in the current context.

The Cua Hoi bridge project across the Lam River has completed more than 70% of the work volume. Photo: Pham Bang

Resolutely and synchronously implement solutions to quickly recover and develop production and business associated with restructuring industries and fields. Focus on synchronously implementing solutions to complete the planned targets at a high level.

Focus on effectively managing budget revenue and expenditure. Proactively manage budget finances in situations caused by the epidemic, ensuring budget balance; organize budget expenditures according to estimates and budget collection capacity. Strengthen budgetary financial discipline, tightly manage the budget, and save within the assigned budget.

Caring for people's lives and developing culture and society, focusing on strictly implementing disease prevention measures.

Effectively implement resource management, environmental protection, natural disaster prevention, and climate change response. Promote administrative reform; improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management; tighten administrative discipline.

Scene of the 15th session of the 17th Provincial People's Council. Photo: Thanh Duy

Ensure national defense, security and social order and safety. Strengthen the fight against corruption and waste; pay attention to inspection work, handling complaints and denunciations. Promote information and communication work...