Nghe An: 9 key tasks for socio-economic development in 2023

On the morning of December 7, in Vinh City, the 18th Nghe An Provincial People's Council solemnly opened the 11th Session (Regular Session).

Panorama of the 11th Session of the 18th Nghe An Provincial People's Council. Photo: Thanh Cuong

GRDP GROWTH RATE RANKED 22ND IN THE COUNTRY

At the meeting, on behalf of the Provincial People's Committee, Comrade Bui Thanh An - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented a summary report on the socio-economic situation in 2022 and the socio-economic development plan for 2023.

According to the Provincial People's Committee, the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for 2022 faces many difficulties and challenges. In that context, with the determination and great efforts of the political system, the people and the business community, the socio-economic situation in 2022 has achieved positive results; 27/28 main targets set were completed and exceeded.

Comrade Bui Thanh An - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented a summary report on the socio-economic situation in 2022 and the socio-economic development plan for 2023. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The economy recovered and developed comprehensively in all sectors and fields. The growth rate of the province's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is estimated at 9.08%/plan of 8.5-9.5%. With this result, Nghe An ranked 22nd out of 63 localities nationwide, ranked 2nd in the North Central region; The scale of Nghe An's economy ranked 12th in the country.

Agricultural, forestry and fishery production continues to maintain stable growth. It is expected that by the end of 2022, the whole province will have 309/411 communes meeting new rural standards, accounting for 75.18% of the total number of communes, with an average of 16.95 criteria/commune; 9 district-level units will complete the task of building and meeting new rural standards.

The industrial production index is estimated to increase by 14% compared to 2021. The total number of visitors is estimated at 4.45 million, 2.46 times higher. The total export turnover is estimated at 2.49 billion USD, up 2.55%; this is the second consecutive year that the target of the 5-year Plan 2021-2025 has been exceeded.

Provincial People's Council delegates attending the meeting. Photo: Thanh Cuong

State budget revenue is estimated at VND20,370 billion, exceeding the adjusted estimate by 35.6%. This is the first year that state budget revenue has exceeded VND20 trillion, ranking 17th out of 63 localities nationwide.

Investment attraction has achieved very positive results. As of November 30, 2022, the total newly granted and increased investment capital reached VND 41,872.4 billion, an increase of 49.16% over the same period in 2021. Notably, in 2022, for the first time, Nghe An entered the top 10 localities attracting the largest FDI in the country, with the total newly granted and adjusted capital as of November 30, 2022 being 939.45 million USD.

The fields of culture, society, and social security continued to receive attention and direction and achieved positive results. The province has proactively implemented epidemic prevention and control, and vaccinated against Covid-19 and other epidemics. Education continued to maintain its leading position nationwide in excellent students; the overall quality of education has been improved.

Leaders of Nghe An province, Everwin Group, VSIP Nghe An, Hung Nguyen district performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Everwin Precision Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. project at VSIP Industrial Park. Photo: Pham Bang

Administrative reform and state management continue to receive strong direction and attention; Discipline and administrative order are given attention and direction. Focus on implementing key tasks of digital transformation in state agencies. National defense and security continue to be firmly consolidated, social order and safety are ensured. Foreign affairs are proactively, synchronously, effectively and comprehensively deployed.

In addition to the achieved results, there are still difficulties and problems. Although budget revenue is high, the revenue structure still has many shortcomings. The disbursement rate of public investment capital is low, especially foreign capital, reaching 56.81% of the plan assigned at the beginning of the year and 44.27% of the total capital plan by November 30, 2022. The progress of implementing the 3 national target programs is still slow. Although administrative reform and improvement of the investment and business environment have been focused and directed, they have not met the requirements.

9 KEY TASKS IN 2023

Nghe An Provincial People's Committee assessed that 2023 is a pivotal year, a mid-term year, of great significance, creating a foundation for implementing the goals of the 5-year Plan 2021 - 2025. However, it is forecasted that the economy will face many difficulties and challenges.

It is forecasted that the economy will face many difficulties and challenges, affecting the production and business situation of enterprises. Photo: Mai Hoa

The Provincial People's Committee has set out 28 main targets for economic, social and environmental fields in the 2023 Socio-Economic Development Plan. Of which, the GRDP growth rate reaches 9-10%, budget revenue is 15,857 billion VND; GRDP per capita is 56-57 million VND; 10 more communes meet new rural standards, 20 communes meet advanced new rural standards, 5 communes meet model new rural standards and 1 district-level unit completes the task of building and meeting new rural standards...

To achieve the above targets and objectives, the Provincial People's Committee has set out 9 main groups of tasks and solutions for 2023. In particular, it continues to direct the implementation of the action program and key tasks to implement the Resolution of the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2020-2025 term, in conjunction with mid-term review and assessment.

In particular, focusing on some key contents such as completing the work of summarizing 10 years of implementing Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW; focusing on implementing the new Resolution of the Politburo on the direction and tasks of developing Nghe An province immediately after its promulgation. Organizing the announcement and effective implementation of the Nghe An Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. Focusing on developing the Project to expand the administrative boundaries and urban space of Vinh city; Developing the Project to adjust and expand the Southeast Economic Zone.

In 2023, the province will focus on developing a project to expand the administrative boundaries and urban space of Vinh city. Photo: Document

Synchronously implement measures to prevent, combat and effectively control the Covid-19 epidemic. Promote more synchronous, drastic and effective implementation of the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program in the province.

Mobilize and effectively use resources, ensure focus and key points for investment in infrastructure development, especially key infrastructure. In particular, focus on speeding up procedures and implementing two strategic infrastructure projects: Cua Lo Deepwater Seaport and Vinh International Airport.

Proactively and effectively implement solutions to promote disbursement of public investment capital and accelerate the implementation of the 3 National Target Programs from the beginning of the year; strive to exceed the budget revenue estimate at the highest level. Strongly improve the investment and business environment; focus on attracting investment and developing enterprises. Review and handle suspended projects, projects behind schedule and projects using land for the wrong purpose in the province.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung requested the contractor to speed up construction progress and ensure the quality of key projects. Photo: Pham Bang

Implement well the cultural and social fields, care for people's lives, ensure harmonious connection between economic and social development. Proactively and effectively respond to climate change, prevent, combat and mitigate natural disasters.

Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management and administrative reform, focusing on administrative procedure reform. Strongly promote digital transformation, develop the digital economy and digital society. Firmly ensure national defense, security, and social order and safety.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Thanh An emphasized that the goals and tasks of the 2023 Socio-Economic Development Plan are very heavy, in the context of forecasts of many difficulties, challenges, and unpredictable fluctuations. The Provincial People's Committee will closely follow the situation, resolutely direct and operate sectors, localities, and units to deploy and synchronously implement tasks and solutions after being approved by the Provincial People's Council.

Pham Bang