Decision No. 1824/QD-TTg dated December 25, 2018 of the Prime Minister issues on approving the adjusted master plan on socio-economic development of Vinh Long province through 2020, with a vision toward 2030

DECISION

Approving the adjusted master plan on socio-economic development of Vinh Long province through 2020, with a vision toward 2030^[1]

THE PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the June 19, 2015 Law on Organization of the Government;

Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 92/2006/ND-CP of September 7, 2006, on the formulation, approval and management of socio-economic development master plans; and Decree No. 04/2008/ND-CP of January 11, 2008, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 92/2006/ND-CP;

At the proposal of the People’s Committee of Vinh Long province,

DECIDES:

Article 1. To approve the adjusted master plan on socio-economic development of Vinh Long province through 2020, with a vision toward 2030 (below referred to as the master plan), with the following principal contents:

I. DEVELOPMENT VIEWPOINTS

1. The master plan must help make breakthroughs in economic restructuring and production restructuring in each sector or field; promote the development of hi-tech and large-scale agriculture, and strong development of industry to create a motive force for economic growth, especially in processing of agricultural products; and bring into play comparative advantages for tourism development.

2. To bring into play internal resources and attract domestic and international resources for construction of complete and gradually modern infrastructure facilities, with a focus on urban, transport, electricity, hydraulic work, and information and communication technology; to combine agriculture and tourism development in the relationship with the provinces in the Mekong River delta and Greater Mekong Sub-region; to develop urban centers into core areas for promoting the development of areas in the province.

3. To attach importance to development of high-quality human resources; to improve occupational and working skills for employees; to train technological experts and entrepreneurs; to create an environment for attracting high-quality human resources to work in the province.

4. To combine socio-economic development with adaptation to climate change and sea level rise as suitable to each sector or field, ensuring the attainment of multiple objectives, effectiveness and sustainable development. To closely combine economic development with social development; to build a strong political system, and maintain national defense and security and social order and safety.

II. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

1. General objectives

To focus on economic development, striving to narrow the development gap and level between the province and the country; to build Vinh Long into a province with comprehensive development of agriculture, industry and modern services, tourism services, and gradually synchronous socio-economic infrastructure facilities linked with the Mekong River delta and the whole country; to effectively manage and utilize natural resources and protect the environment, take the initiative in adapting to climate change, and improve people’s lives; to maintain national defense and security and social order and safety.

2. Specific targets

a/ Economic targets:

- By 2020, the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) will account for 6%-7% of the Mekong River delta region and 1%-2% of the country; the annual average growth rate will rise 6.5% in the 2016-2020 period, 7.5% in the 2021-2025 period, and 7% in the 2026-2030 period.

- The per-capita income will reach about USD 1,950 by 2020, around USD 2,500 by 2025, and around USD 3,600 by 2030. The value made per employee will reach VND 95 million by 2020, USD 137 million by 2025, and VND 192 million by 2030.