The Department of Planning and Investment needs to proactively advise on issues promoting socio-economic development of Hai Duong province.

Comrades: Tran Duc Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Le Van Hieu, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation worked with the Department of Planning and Investment to listen to the report on the plan to implement tasks in 2024, key solutions to implement tasks in the field of public investment, investment promotion of the province; advise on handling investment projects that are behind schedule and not implemented in accordance with regulations in the province.

Also attending were comrade Luu Van Ban, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and leaders of relevant departments, branches and sectors.

Speaking before the meeting, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang emphasized that the planning and investment sector is an advisory agency, comprehensively synthesizing issues and fields of the province, especially the orientation of socio-economic development in each period and stage. Therefore, the implementation of the tasks of the Department of Planning and Investment plays an important role, requiring close coordination with other agencies and units. The meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee with the Department of Planning and Investment will evaluate the results of the implementation of the department's tasks in 2023, solutions in 2024 and until the end of the term. At the same time, it will suggest contents to prepare for the 18th Hai Duong Provincial Party Congress, term 2026-2030. After the meeting, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee will select a number of key tasks within the functions and tasks of the sector to resolutely implement.

Reporting on the results of the implementation of tasks in 2023, Mr. Le Hong Dien, Director of the Department of Planning and Investment, informed that the sector has advised on the implementation of planning and socio-economic development plans; advised on the drafting of legal documents; public investment; attracting domestic and foreign investment. In addition, the department organizes inspections, reviews and proposes solutions to handle investment projects outside industrial parks that are behind schedule and do not comply with legal regulations. Perform tasks on improving provincial competitiveness (PCI) and advise on state management of enterprise development and collective economy.

In 2023, the Department of Planning and Investment has basically completed its assigned tasks well, with the highlight being the results of investment attraction and socio-economic development indicators. However, the sector still has some shortcomings and limitations that need to be overcome. That is, the implementation of some tasks assigned by the Provincial People's Committee and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee has not been guaranteed on time. The coordination with departments, branches and localities to implement tasks related to improving the investment and business environment and removing difficulties arising from actual project implementation is sometimes not timely. Although there have been changes in administrative reform, it is not strong, there is still a surplus of deputy heads of departments according to regulations.

The Department of Planning and Investment identified the key tasks in 2024 as advising on the plan to implement the provincial planning in March, developing a project to establish a Specialized Economic Zone; reviewing and advising on adjusting the 2021-2025 medium-term public investment plan, the 2024 plan and establishing a 2026-2030 medium-term public investment plan. At the same time, strengthen management after granting business registration certificates, approving investment projects...

Regarding the handling of domestic and foreign investment projects outside industrial parks that are behind schedule and do not comply with regulations, the Department of Planning and Investment has classified the level of violations and proposed solutions. Of these, 4 projects are subject to termination of operations; 18 projects need to handle investment violations before requesting the Provincial People's Committee to consider and approve adjustments to investment policies; 42 projects allow investors to complete investment procedures; 6 projects are subject to handling violations of land and environment; 3 mineral exploitation projects are subject to auctioning of exploitation rights; 5 projects are under the authority of the District People's Committee to handle investment violations before consulting and submitting to the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and approval of adjustments to investment policies.

Concluding the working session, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of the collective leadership, cadres and civil servants of the Department of Planning and Investment in performing the assigned tasks. At the same time, he requested the planning and investment sector to continue promoting the spirit of solidarity, democracy and enthusiasm to work with the province to complete the set goals. The results of socio-economic development in 2023 have proven that if agencies and units improve their sense of responsibility, perform well, correctly and fully their functions, tasks and powers, and comply with legal regulations, their work will be resolved effectively and smoothly.

Provincial Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang requested the Department of Planning and Investment to propose and advise on work based on practical experience and learn from other localities. In particular, it is necessary to continue to strengthen coordination with departments, branches, sectors and localities to solve assigned tasks. From there, actively and proactively advise on issues promoting socio-economic development so that provincial leaders can lead and direct promptly.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang suggested that the planning and investment sector pay attention to and support business development. In addition to understanding the situation and production and business activities, the department needs to proactively advise and remove difficulties and obstacles for businesses to bring long-term benefits to the province. "The province has a relatively favorable investment and business environment, the Department of Planning and Investment needs to have solutions to promote and attract investment," the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized.

Based on the estimated budget revenue, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang requested the Department of Planning and Investment to develop a medium-term public investment adjustment plan for 2021-2025, an adjustment plan for 2024 and the next period in accordance with the actual situation. At the same time, the department needs to immediately start preparing a report to serve the 18th Provincial Party Congress. Regarding the review of projects assigned to investors but slow in implementation, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang requested the Department of Planning and Investment to be decisive in advising on handling. The handling plan must be based on and compared with the provisions of law, and be strict with slow-progressing projects. For issues related to ministries, branches, and central agencies, the Department of Planning and Investment needs to closely follow up, pursue the work to the end, and promptly report on the implementation progress so that the provincial leaders can direct and have a handling direction. Regarding the lack of staff, relevant agencies should soon have plans and solutions to supplement the department...