The two-level government of Ninh Binh province operates smoothly and effectively.

After more than a month of implementing the two-level government model in Ninh Binh province, administrative reform, digital transformation, innovation, etc. have achieved positive results, serving the people better...

On August 20, 2025, the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology worked with the Department of Science and Technology of Ninh Binh, at the Provincial Public Administration Service Center and Hien Khanh commune, to grasp the situation, record the results, and at the same time remove difficulties and obstacles in the implementation of Resolution 57/NQ-TW, Decree 132/2025/ND-CP and Decree 133/2025/ND-CP.

The delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology worked with the Department of Science and Technology of Ninh Binh province on the operation of two-level local government.

At the meeting, Mr. Ta Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ninh Binh province, said that in early July 2025, the Department organized a conference to disseminate and thoroughly disseminate to all cadres, civil servants and public employees. The content of the conference focused on carefully analyzing 78 decentralized and delegated tasks, especially clarifying the breakthrough difference between "decentralization" (16 tasks, localities are given full authority to decide and take responsibility) and "decentralization" (62 tasks, localities perform within the framework of supervision and direction of the Ministry). This proactive approach has helped the staff of the Department of Science and Technology grasp the spirit and core content of the regulations.

The Department has also actively deployed to ensure essential information systems: 100% of communes and wards in the province have been connected to high-speed internet and a dedicated data transmission network ; 129/129 communes and wards have been equipped with a synchronous, unified online video conferencing system and connected via a dedicated data transmission network ; 100% of commune and ward People's Committees have completed updating, upgrading, or redesigning the Portal. Ninh Binh is one of the leading provinces nationwide in implementing integration and connection with the National Public Service Portal ; ...

The provincial center has received more than 133 thousand, the rate of online records reached 80.1%; records processed correctly and before the deadline: 127,803 records, reaching a rate of 96.85% , contributing to improving the quality of administrative reform at the grassroots level. The command and control system from the province to the commune is operated synchronously and smoothly, helping localities quickly grasp the new mechanism and handle work promptly.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Chung, Director of the Department of Telecommunications, Head of the Working Group of the Ministry of Science and Technology shared at the working session.

After more than 1 month of operating the two-level local government, although many positive results have been achieved, many difficulties and problems have also arisen. These are related to the unstable technical infrastructure, errors; email accounts have not been integrated with the Single Sign-On Platform (SSO); many connections to national databases and systems of ministries and branches are not operating stably (population databases, household registration, land, etc.); the professional quality of commune-level officials is uneven, not yet proficient in their work ; some science and technology tasks are behind schedule due to the merger of provinces, the unstable state management apparatus ;...

Officials of the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology listen to the sharing of officials in charge of the field of science and technology at the Public Administration Service Center of Ninh Binh province.

The system of specialized software of ministries and branches deployed to localities is still slow, especially for interconnected procedures (Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Justice , etc.). Looking up and searching for administrative procedures on the National Public Service Portal is still complicated, not convenient for people and businesses. The VNeID application takes a long time to authenticate, is often overloaded, and operates slowly during peak hours, etc.

The working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology representing 14 management and advisory units of the Ministry supported localities in removing obstacles in the field of science and technology.

The digitization system of databases on inventions, designs, and trademarks is still scattered and difficult to access, causing difficulties in management and information search; meanwhile, the implementation of some decentralized and delegated administrative procedures requires information and data from previously issued records...

At the working session, the Department of Science and Technology of Ninh Binh province requested the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant units to have regulations on staffing and job positions for departments managing and operating information systems and digital transformation at the commune level.

On the same day, the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology worked with Hien Khanh commune, Ninh Binh province.

In addition, the Ministry needs to organize training and professional training for localities in new highly specialized fields that the Ministry has just decentralized and delegated to localities such as radiation and nuclear safety, intellectual property, science and technology activities, telecommunications and the Internet, quality measurement standards, etc. The province also requested the Ministry of Science and Technology to soon issue circulars and documents providing detailed instructions on the implementation of complex tasks that have been assigned authority, decentralized and delegated.

The Ministry also needs to have specific guidance documents on handling redundant information infrastructure , software, and databases that have temporarily stopped operating after the merger of provinces so that localities have a basis for implementation ; urgently issue specific guidance documents on the transition and implementation of unfinished IT application projects using state budget capital in the old provinces ; ...

Working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology at the Hien Khanh Commune Public Administration Service Center

Representing the working delegation, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Chung, Director of the Department of Telecommunications, acknowledged the efforts of Ninh Binh province in implementing the new model. The Department has had many breakthrough solutions to resolve difficulties and obstacles in operating two-level local government.

At the meeting, representatives of specialized units of the Ministry of Science and Technology directly discussed and answered specific questions about the local contents of decentralization and delegation of authority. At the same time, they guided localities in implementing regulations and professional processes, shared practical experiences, and committed to accompanying and supporting localities in implementing the two-level government model to ensure smooth and effective S&T activities.

Some contents are beyond the authority of the Working Group. The Group has recorded and summarized, reported to the Ministry's leaders to propose solutions./.

Center for Science and Technology Communication

Source: https://mst.gov.vn/chinh-quyen-hai-cap-tinh-ninh-binh-hoat-dong-thong-suot-hieu-qua-197250820182512926.htm