Hai Phong, a bright spot in building a model new rural area

By the end of 2023, Hai Phong had a total of 75 communes meeting advanced new rural standards (accounting for 55%), 47 communes meeting model new rural standards (34%). During the year, the city had 2 more districts, Vinh Bao and An Lao, recognized as meeting new rural district standards for the 2021-2025 period, bringing the total number of districts recognized as meeting new rural standards to 7 districts (out of 8 districts). Implementing the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Program for the 2021-2025 period, the city had a total of 188 OCOP products, including 126 products with 3 stars, 57 products with 4 stars and 5 products being proposed for Central recognition as 5 stars.

In particular, Hai Phong always prioritizes large resources for investment in model new rural communes, in order to accelerate progress and strive to complete the set goals. From 2020 to 2023, Hai Phong has allocated more than 10,132 billion VND of public investment capital for localities registering to build model new rural communes.

The general goal that Hai Phong has set out in the process of building a new model rural area is to focus on improving the material and spiritual life of rural people, building a synchronous and modern rural socio-economic infrastructure, associated with the urbanization process. At the same time, promote digital transformation, apply information technology, and build smart new rural areas. Continue to effectively restructure the agricultural sector, develop the agricultural and rural economy towards ecological agriculture, circular economy, adapt to climate change and sustainable development. Ensure a bright, green, clean, beautiful and safe rural environment and landscape. Rural life is rich in traditional cultural identity, making the countryside a livable place.

Regarding the process of implementing new rural construction in Hai Phong, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Duc Tho said that the implementation of the city's new rural construction program is currently on the right track. Hai Phong is considered one of the leading localities nationwide in mobilizing resources to build new rural areas.

In the city’s economic and social development orientation, new rural construction is identified as the top priority goal, requiring focused leadership, direction and prioritization of resources. This is demonstrated through the implementation of the city’s annual theme in consecutive years, which has included the element “Building a model new rural area”.

Hai Phong strives to have 50 more communes meeting the standards of advanced new rural communes by 2024, 35 communes meeting the standards of model new rural communes; by the end of 2025, 100% of communes (137) will meet the standards of model new rural communes.