Lam Dong reviews 2027 development targets and a range of new policies

On October 15, the Standing Committee of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Council held its 16th session of its 11th term, chaired by Luu Van Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council. At the session, members heard a report by the Provincial People's Committee on the proposed socio-economic development, national defense, and security targets and tasks for 2027, and considered a number of issues arising between council sessions.

Lam Dong targets 11% GRDP growth

According to the Provincial People's Committee's plan, Lam Dong aims to achieve an 11% GRDP growth rate in 2027, per capita GRDP of VND 139.6 million, and total investment capital implemented in the province of VND 140 trillion. Export turnover is projected to increase by 11.03%, the urbanization rate is expected to reach 47%, and the digital economy's share of GRDP is projected to reach 8%.

In the social sector, the province aims to achieve a health insurance coverage rate of 96%, an average life expectancy of 73.9 years, and an average annual reduction of 0.68% in the poverty rate. The province also aims to achieve a forest cover rate of 46%.

To achieve these goals, the province is focusing on restructuring the economy, developing market-oriented agriculture, prioritizing processing and manufacturing industries and renewable energy, and diversifying tourism products.

The province has also identified key tasks, including strengthening state budget revenue and expenditure management, concentrating investment on key projects, addressing difficulties faced by businesses, accelerating transport projects, and promoting science, technology, and digital transformation. Education, healthcare, social security, environmental protection, disaster response, and national defense and security also remain priorities.

At the session, participants called for a thorough assessment of the situation, the formulation of a well-founded growth scenario, and close adherence to the targets assigned by the Central Government and the province. Departments and sectors need to clarify the feasibility of achieving each target, identify appropriate solutions within their respective areas of responsibility, and avoid overly optimistic forecasts or vague task assignments.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Luu Van Trung proposed developing minimum and maximum growth scenarios, breaking down targets into quarterly tasks, and assigning responsibility for each task to specific units.

The 2026 scenarios and 2027 projections for each sector must be submitted to the Department of Finance for consolidation and subsequent submission to the Provincial People's Committee for consideration. The assignment of targets must provide a clear basis for monitoring and evaluating results and comply with the "six clear principles."

Reviewing policies to ensure feasibility

At the session, the Standing Committee of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Council considered a range of issues arising between council sessions, including draft resolutions related to state management and people's lives.

In the environmental and livestock sectors, the proposals cover mechanisms and policies for waste management and environmental protection, regulations on areas where livestock production is prohibited, swiftlet farming zones, and support for relocating livestock facilities.

In the fields of land and investment, the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council considered adding works and projects to the 2026 list of those requiring state land acquisition, as well as the criteria for selecting investors to implement projects involving land use. Budget and social security proposals include decentralizing revenue sources and expenditure responsibilities among budget levels and providing meal allowances for patients at the Di Linh Leprosy Treatment Facility.

In the social and digital transformation fields, the session considered proposals concerning youth development in Lam Dong province, support for the activities of community digital technology teams, and policies supporting digital technology projects.

The session also considered several legal matters, such as the inspection, handling, review, systematization, and consolidation of legal documents; criteria for establishing civil defense teams and determining their number in the province; and the repeal of relevant resolutions.

Concluding the session, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Luu Van Trung requested the committees of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and relevant agencies to coordinate closely, review each draft resolution, ensure legal soundness, align closely with practical conditions, and fully assess their impacts before submitting them to the competent authorities.

Regarding the policies considered at this session, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Council requested that objectives, target groups, and resources for implementation be clearly defined. Proposals related to public investment, national target programs, and support for residents must prioritize urgent needs, avoiding the excessive dispersal of resources, funding shortages, and obstacles during implementation.

The province also needs to review all resolutions adopted by local People's Councils before the merger and identify regulations that are no longer appropriate, with a view to proposing their repeal or replacement at the final session of 2026.

For resolutions that need to be replaced, their scope of application must be clearly defined to ensure consistency and prevent legal gaps. The committees of the Provincial People's Council, departments, and sectors must reach agreement on the list, a timetable for addressing the resolutions, and the clear assignment of responsibilities.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Council requested agencies to urgently incorporate feedback and finalize the relevant documents. Policies that meet the requirements will continue to be considered at the earliest possible session.