Bac Kan focuses on poverty reduction efforts.

In recent years, Bac Kan province has focused on effectively implementing national target programs. The province aims to support the poor, impoverished households, and ethnic minority households to improve their lives and achieve sustainable poverty reduction. According to local residents, some villages in Ba Che district (Quang Ninh province) still experience mobile phone signal gaps. This has caused considerable difficulties in communication and access to digital transformation for both residents and authorities, and has significantly impacted the socio-economic development of the locality. The Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper respectfully presents the article: "DEVELOPING THE PRIVATE ECONOMY – A LEVERAGE FOR A PROSPEROUS VIETNAM" by General Secretary To Lam. This is a summary of the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper's news. The morning news bulletin on March 18th includes the following noteworthy information: The sacred Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony; an ancient temple in Bac Ninh; the potential for community tourism in Bau Ech; and other current events in ethnic minority and mountainous regions. The Government issued Decree No. 67/2025/ND-CP dated March 15, 2025, amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 178/2024/ND-CP dated December 31, 2024, of the Government on policies and regimes for officials, civil servants, employees, and armed forces personnel in the implementation of organizational restructuring of the political system. I have never set foot on the tourist train connecting Hanoi with Thai Nguyen. However, the heartfelt introduction from the female official of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Tourism Promotion Information Center made me genuinely want to ride that very train to the land along the Cau River. The introduction resonated deeply, urging and inviting me in a way that was hard to refuse. According to local residents, some villages in Ba Che district (Quang Ninh province) still have poor mobile phone coverage. This has caused considerable difficulties in communication and access to digital transformation for both the people and the government. It also significantly impacts the socio-economic development of the locality. The ceremonial pole, the set of gongs, and the decorations of the ceremonial pole are spiritual symbols and unique cultural features of the Co people, as they hold a particularly important and indispensable position in their spiritual life and festival activities such as the buffalo eating festival, the ca dao dance, the gong dance, etc. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Tra Bong District (March 18, 1975 – March 18, 2025), the District People's Committee organized an exhibition of Co ethnic group's ceremonial pole decorations in the district. This is a summary of news from the Ethnic Groups and Development Newspaper. This afternoon's news on March 17th includes the following noteworthy information: The vibrant Ban Flower Festival in Son La City; the Quan The Am Ngu Hanh Son Festival in 2025; and the art of dyeing fabric by the Co Ho people. Along with other current news from ethnic minority and mountainous regions: As a highland province still facing many difficulties and suffering heavy damage from typhoon No. 3, however, with the highest political determination, Lao Cai province is striving to complete the elimination of 100% of temporary and dilapidated houses throughout the province by the end of May 2025 with many decisive and synchronized solutions. On the afternoon of March 17th, immediately after the conference announcing the draft report of Inspection Team No. 1910 to the Government Party Committee, Inspection Team No. 1908 of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Central Committee held a conference to announce the draft report of the Team to the National Assembly Party Committee. To strengthen the community's disaster resilience, the Quang Ninh Provincial Red Cross Society has coordinated with relevant departments and agencies to select localities at high risk of natural disasters and storm surges to organize training on disaster prevention and response. In 2025, the Provincial Red Cross Society plans to organize nearly 20 training courses in 7 coastal localities... On March 17th, the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee of Lang Son province held a ceremony to honor and reward collectives that have made significant contributions to the "Joining Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Houses" program in the province. In March, when the golden hues of the Yen Tu apricot blossoms have faded, the pine, fir, and bamboo forests still rustle in the gentle spring breeze, and the Tay Yen Tu cultural heritage site takes on a serene appearance, continuing to captivate tourists on their journey to find their roots.

Leaders of the Cho Don District People's Committee inspected the project supporting the development of production linkages along the value chain associated with the consumption of tea plants grown intensively in the midland region, led by the Bac Thai Agricultural and Tourism Cooperative (Chu Huong commune).

A new look in the highlands

Visiting Phiêng Đén village, Tân Lập commune, Chợ Đồn district, it's easy to see that the rural and mountainous landscape of Phiêng Đén has undergone many changes in recent times. The road leading to the village has been paved with concrete, making it wide and well-maintained.

Along with that, the socio -economic life of the majority of ethnic minority people has seen many positive changes. Some households in the village have learned to fatten buffaloes and cattle, and raise pigs for breeding, bringing high economic efficiency. Many households have received support for vocational retraining, loans, application of advanced technology in production, conversion of inefficient rice fields to planting high-value fruit trees, and socialized funding to support the elimination of temporary housing for poor households…

To achieve poverty reduction goals, Bac Kan province has set forth specific solutions. First, Party committees and authorities at all levels need to provide close and decisive leadership and guidance from the beginning of the year, from the implementation of plans to the organization of their execution. They must specifically identify the causes of poverty to formulate effective tasks and solutions. In particular, effective communication is crucial to ensure that all levels, sectors, and the poor themselves understand their responsibilities in poverty reduction efforts…

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Kan Province, Ms. Hoang Thu Trang

Specifically in 2024, using funds from the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction, the commune implemented a project to raise indigenous pigs for meat, with 36 households participating and a scale of 180 pigs. At the same time, the commune implemented a model for restoring and developing several special glutinous rice varieties for the main crop season, carried out in the Na Chang field on a scale of 2.4 hectares, with 23 households participating.

Through the implementation of production development models, people receive support in the form of seedlings, supplies, fertilizers, and participate in training courses on the transfer of scientific and technical knowledge regarding the treatment of livestock waste and agricultural by-products, as well as methods for caring for and controlling pests and diseases affecting livestock and crops. As a result, the average per capita income in the entire commune has now reached 31 million VND/year.

According to Mr. Lanh Van Hieu, Chairman of the Tan Lap Commune People's Committee, in order to achieve the goal of reducing the poverty rate each year, along with the local efforts, the commune hopes to continue receiving support for investment in improving essential infrastructure and facilities, and support for production development to maximize strengths and contribute to sustainable poverty reduction.

In An Thang commune, Pac Nam district, which has the highest rate of poor and near-poor households in the district (over 70%), but with comprehensive solutions, the locality has achieved the poverty reduction target of over 4.7% in 2024.

“We assigned members of the Steering Committee to be in charge of each village, and from there developed detailed plans for each household regarding the indicators of deprivation so that solutions could be implemented. We are trying to leverage the capital from national target programs to support housing, economic development, and mobilize social resources to achieve the target of reducing the poverty rate by 4.7% this year,” shared Mr. Ly Van Thanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of An Thang commune.

Residents of Na Sam village, Thuong Giao commune, Ba Be district, prepare onion seeds for planting. (Photo: Tuan Son)

Accelerate the implementation progress of National Target Programs.

In Ba Be district, from the early months of 2025, the district authorities proactively implemented solutions to carry out the National Target Programs, with particular emphasis on the role of the heads of units and localities.

In 2025, Ba Be district plans to disburse over 50 billion VND to continue implementing poverty reduction programs and projects for the 2021-2025 period. The district aims to reduce the poverty rate by 2-2.5%. To facilitate implementation, the district has set forth several solutions, including: enhancing the sense of responsibility of Party committees and authorities at all levels in poverty reduction; encouraging and motivating people to strive to overcome poverty; and applying scientific and technological advancements to agricultural, industrial, and service production to improve productivity and product quality.

“To effectively implement the targets and objectives and disburse allocated funds, Ba Be district directs specialized agencies and the governments of communes and towns to focus on implementing decisively and synchronously solutions to accelerate the progress of projects, sub-projects, and component contents of the program for which they are the investors and lead implementers; promptly disburse allocated funds to ensure the plan and regulations are met. At the same time, proactively review and gather information, strengthen inspection and supervision to identify difficulties, obstacles, and shortcomings and take immediate measures to resolve them,” shared Mr. Pham Ngoc Thinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Be district.

According to a report by the People's Committee of Bac Kan province, in 2024, the province's multidimensional poverty rate decreased by 2.49% (from 21.95% to 19.46%), with a 4.17% reduction in poor districts and a 3.38% reduction in poor households among ethnic minorities, achieving and exceeding the set plan. Policies supporting production development, eliminating temporary housing for poor households, preferential credit policies, vocational training, and job creation for the people have been implemented synchronously. Approximately 5,000 poor and near-poor households have received preferential loans for economic development; thousands of households have received loans for housing construction, overseas employment, job creation, preferential loans for students, loans for clean water and sanitation, or loans for production and business in disadvantaged areas.

Agricultural products are a strength that helps farmers in Bac Kan escape poverty.

Ms. Hoang Thu Trang, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Kan province, said: “To achieve poverty reduction goals, Bac Kan province has set out specific solutions. First, Party committees and authorities at all levels need to provide close and decisive leadership and guidance from the beginning of the year, from implementing plans to organizing their execution. Specifically identifying the causes of poverty is crucial to formulating effective tasks and solutions. In particular, effective communication is needed so that all levels, sectors, and the poor themselves understand their responsibility in poverty reduction efforts…”

Along with support from all levels of government, Bac Kan province also focuses on improving the knowledge and experience of its people in labor and production, aiming to awaken their aspirations to overcome poverty and gradually eliminate the mentality of waiting and relying on state assistance, with the expectation of achieving substantial and sustainable poverty reduction results.

Bac Kan province aims to reduce the poverty rate by 2-2.5% by 2025, with poor districts striving for a reduction of 4-5% or more annually. To achieve this goal, the province will continue to implement the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction in a coordinated manner, mobilizing and integrating resources from the Program with other National Target Programs for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, the National Target Program for New Rural Development, and the province's socio-economic development program. Simultaneously, it will effectively utilize resources to focus on poverty reduction, especially in poor districts and particularly disadvantaged communes.

Effective poverty reduction through successful economic models.

Source: https://baodantoc.vn/bac-kan-chu-trong-cong-tac-giam-ngheo-1742213725763.htm