Create an open environment to attract investment in agriculture and rural areas

​In the afternoon of February 2, a conference on agriculture and new rural construction in 2023 was held in Xuan Loc district. Participating in the conference were Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Cao Tien Dung, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Phi and representatives of departments, branches and localities in the province.

Director of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Tien Sy reported at the conference

In particular, this is the year of implementation of the Provincial Criteria for Rural Development at all levels for the period of 2021 - 2025 with many criteria and requirements much higher than in the previous period. Specifically, the target of the community agricultural extension team is to operate effectively; the rate of people participating in and applying telemedicine will reach 40% or more; percentage of households using concentrated clean water ≥ 35%; Investing in rural infrastructure such as schools, roads...

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Cao Tien Dung requested that, in the construction of new rural areas, it is necessary to focus on implementing with focus and focus, especially to complete the criteria and major contents, such as: investment in rural infrastructure; waste segregation at source; building smart communes... Especially, it is necessary to focus on implementing rural clean water criteria because doing this is very beneficial to the people. Localities must review and actively develop plans to attract investors. The province will prioritize public capital in investment in rural clean water.

In 2023, the Provincial People's Committee will adjust the regulations, clearly assigning each individual leader in each specific industry and field to be responsible for closely following the assigned sectoral tasks to grasp the progress and quality of work, have timely direction, especially in solving and immediately overcoming problems. Strengthen regular exchanges and coordination between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and other departments, branches and localities in the implementation of tasks on agriculture, rural areas, and rural construction. Promote administrative reform, focusing on administrative procedures related to businesses and people to create an open and favorable business and investment environment, and open up investment resources in agriculture and rural areas.