PM urges review of two-tier local government operation
PM Pham Minh Chinh said that the rapid implementation of the political apparatus reorganisation and administrative unit merger has not fully anticipated all potential complications, leading to certain difficulties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the conference reviewing the one-month operation of the two-tier local government model on July 28. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries and agencies to thoroughly assess the reorganisation of the administrative apparatus and evaluate the first month of operations under the two-tier local government model.
Presiding over a conference in Hanoi on July 28, the Government leader acknowledged that six months after the reorganisation of the political system's apparatus, ministries and agencies have successfully transitioned to stable operations while maintaining the performance of their core political responsibilities. He also pointed out that several ministries and agencies remain unwieldy with unnecessary intermediate layers.
Besides, although the two-tier local governments have functioned smoothly after one month of operation, inspections and monitoring revealed several challenges and obstacles related to land management, administrative procedures, schools, hospitals, and authority in school admissions, among others, he noted.
Digital transformation has emerged as a particularly pressing concern, with information technology infrastructure and digitalisation efforts facing substantial bottlenecks across multiple localities, he said, elaborating that different regions are using various software systems, making integration and communication difficult. Meanwhile, limited broadband internet connectivity further hampers progress, and many citizens remain unfamiliar with online public services.
A view of the conference reviewing the one-month operation of the two-tier local government model. (Photo: VNA)
Praising the dedicated efforts by ministries, agencies, and local authorities, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs, in executing the political apparatus reorganisation and administrative unit merger, PM Chinh said that the rapid implementation has not fully anticipated all potential complications, leading to certain difficulties.
Against that backdrop, he asked competent sides to focus on a comprehensive assessment of the current situation, identify obstacles, and pen measures to ensure that the administrative system operates seamlessly and efficiently.
They must conduct thorough reviews of institutional and legal frameworks governing their operations and local government functions, he said, adding they should evaluate whether current organisational structures are appropriate, whether the decentralisation and delegation of authority are reasonable and clearly defined, and what additional technical infrastructure improvements are necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the new local government model.
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Nearly three weeks into its launch, Vietnam's new two-tier local governance model is enhancing public administration, with Hanoi, for example, seeing streamlined structures, reduced redundancies, and more direct engagement between local authorities and residents.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on July 13 focused on the operation of the two-tier local government model, the progress of key transport infrastructure projects, and the implementation of the Mekong Delta's sustainable one-million-hectare low-emission and high-quality rice cultivation plan.
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