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Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc said that placing orders can be done with bidding, can appoint contractors, thereby making estimates, thereby selecting research organizations to ensure output products, helping Payment is more convenient. Along with that, it is necessary to stipulate the transfer and application of research topics into practice to meet the requirements of practice.
On the afternoon of June 7, continuing to question the Minister of Science and Technology (Science and Technology), Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc explained to the National Assembly related to the financial sector and budget spending for the National Assembly. CN.
Regarding budget allocation for science and technology, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc said that in 2023, the total budget expenditure will account for 0,82%, investment expenditure is 0,23%, recurrent expenditure is 0,58. 2022%. In 1,01, the budget expenditure ratio is XNUMX%.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue discussed before the working session on the afternoon of June 7. Photo: QUANG PHUC |
Regarding the finalization of budget expenditures, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and Technology have issued a joint circular on the mechanism of contracting and tasks of science and technology spending using the budget, in the direction of design based on efficiency, outputs to spend the budget.
Accordingly, this circular assigns the initiative to the lead unit and the project leader to adjust expenditure items, spending content, and allocated budget norms. With funds not allotted, the project shall be implemented at the proposal of the lead organization and approved by the competent authority.
The Finance Minister said that the control of expenditures has shifted from expenses according to invoices and documents to expenditures according to work lists. That shows the open mechanism in implementing contract spending in science and technology.
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Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc explained to the National Assembly. Photo: QUANG PHUC |
However, at present, there are still shortcomings in the process of selecting and assigning topics and research tasks, so the funding is late. Besides, the implementation of contract assignment is done in the direction of documents and documents, causing difficulties in the process of conducting scientific research.
In the coming time, the Ministry of Science and Technology will take charge, the Ministry of Finance will coordinate with other ministries and branches to amend a number of decrees and circulars related to the field of science and technology to be more appropriate.
Regarding the management mechanism of science and technology, the Minister of Finance said that it is necessary to re-design to be more suitable, especially for the State, so ordering and paying according to ordered products.
According to him, placing orders can be done with bidding, can appoint contractors, thereby making estimates, based on which to choose research organizations to ensure output products, making payment convenient. than. Along with that, it is necessary to stipulate the transfer and application of research topics into practice to meet the requirements of practice.
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Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung explained to the National Assembly. Photo: QUANG PHUC |
Together explaining to the National Assembly, Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI) Nguyen Chi Dung informed more, building a program to support digital transformation for Vietnamese businesses, currently about 5.000 businesses are supported by the Ministry of Planning and Investment. access to this program.
The Ministry is coordinating with Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Thua Thien Hue province to replicate this model, in the spirit of connecting with the National Innovation Center, but with local investment and management.
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Delegates of the National Assembly attended the questioning session on the afternoon of June 7. Photo: QUANG PHUC |
Minister Nguyen Chi Dung also said that now, Vietnam has built an innovation network, under which 8 offices have been established in developed countries, bringing together nearly 2.000 Vietnamese experts and scientists across the country. world in this network.
This is a very valuable and invaluable resource to connect with the ceiling of the domestic research force, provide complementary support for the country, and take advantage of this resource to develop the country.
Minister of Planning and Investment: Local spending on science and technology is still low
Explaining about spending on investment in science, technology and innovation, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said that the responsibility of the central government has been spent in accordance with regulations, the arrangement is focused and focused.
However, from 2017 to 2023, the spending rate gradually decreased, reaching only 1,1% - 1,18%, in 2023 alone, it was 0,83%. Meanwhile, the resolutions of the Central Committee and the Politburo stipulate to ensure 2% or more of the total budget expenditure for science, technology, innovation and increase gradually over the years.
The Minister of Planning and Investment said that this shows that the ministries and local agencies have not really paid attention, have not had a project to ensure the correct principles and criteria for allocating capital, and some localities have not arranged capital or very low rate layout for this operation.
