Dak Lak: Buon Ma Thuot Ward affirms its position as the center of sustainable development of the province

After the merger, Buon Ma Thuot ward has a new role as the largest administrative, economic and cultural center of Dak Lak province, and also the core in the orientation of urban development in the Central Highlands and South Central Coast. With a stable political foundation, a tradition of solidarity and aspiration to rise, the ward is gradually affirming its new position in the process of comprehensive and sustainable development.

Buon Ma Thuot ward is gradually affirming its role as a connecting center and a fulcrum for the socio -economic development of Dak Lak province.

Since its establishment, the Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee of Buon Ma Thuot ward have proactively and synchronously implemented the guidelines, resolutions and policies of the Party and the State; streamlined the organizational apparatus and operated smoothly; focused on removing difficulties to promote socio-economic development, maintain political security and social order and safety, and gradually affirmed the effectiveness of the two-level local government model.

Accelerating urban economy, improving people's quality of life

The ward was formed on the basis of merging 6 wards and one commune, with a natural area of ​​7,199 hectares, a population of 169,596 people, a gathering place of more than 25 ethnic groups, of which ethnic minorities account for about 7.7%. With a central location, developed infrastructure and a synchronous service network, Buon Ma Thuot ward is considered a locomotive connecting development between regions of the province and neighboring areas.

In the third quarter of 2025, the ward's economy recorded many positive signals. Trade and service activities continued to develop vigorously, with total revenue estimated at over VND 1,037 billion, reflecting the strong resilience of the urban economy. Enterprises and business households proactively shifted to e-commerce, utility services and modern supply chains, contributing to shaping the appearance of a dynamic urban area.

Dak Lak Provincial Party Secretary Luong Nguyen Minh Triet acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of Buon Ma Thuot ward in recent times.

In addition, urban agricultural production is being restructured towards sustainability, associated with typical products and experiential tourism. The whole ward has 10 products certified by OCOP, of which Kien Cuong civet coffee meets the national 5-star standard, demonstrating the potential to build a local brand associated with Buon Ma Thuot coffee culture.

The basic construction investment work was deployed with 27 projects, total capital of 39.7 billion VND; to date, 20 projects have been completed and put into use, focusing on technical infrastructure, traffic, schools and civil works. State budget revenue by the end of September 2025 reached 79.8 billion VND, equal to 63.3% of the provincial estimate, demonstrating the initiative, determination and efficiency in management.

Education and health care continue to receive attention and synchronous investment. The whole ward has 47 schools with more than 31 thousand students, the completion rate of primary and secondary school programs is over 99%. The rate of people participating in health insurance is 101.43%, one of the areas with the highest insurance coverage in the province, affirming the government's care for social security.

Buon Ma Thuot ward is a destination that attracts tourists to learn about the culture and traditional cuisine of the Ede people. Photo: The Hung

Buon Ma Thuot Ward has identified administrative reform and digital transformation as one of its key tasks. 100% of officials and civil servants are trained in digital skills; administrative records and documents are managed in an electronic environment. The Public Administration Service Center operates effectively, creating convenience for people and businesses.

However, the transformation process is still difficult. The information technology infrastructure is not yet synchronized, 1,521 records have not been fully digitized; the capacity of a number of officials and civil servants is still limited. Overcoming these bottlenecks will be the decisive factor in forming a comprehensive digital government platform, measuring service efficiency and people's satisfaction.

Perfecting the management model, building a modern, serving government

Along with economic development, the work of building the Party, government and political system is focused on. The Buon Ma Thuot Ward Party Committee successfully organized the 1st Congress of Delegates for the 2025-2030 term, marking a step of maturity in leadership thinking and innovation in local governance methods. The Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations have played a good role in bridging, supervising and criticizing, strengthening people's trust in the government.

Political security and social order and safety in the area are maintained. The authorities proactively grasp the situation, promptly handle arising incidents, ensure peace for the people, and contribute to creating a stable environment for socio-economic development.

Buon Ma Thuot Ward Public Administration Service Center handles procedures for people.

At the meeting with the ward leaders, Dak Lak Provincial Party Secretary Luong Nguyen Minh Triet acknowledged and highly appreciated the achievements of Buon Ma Thuot ward, and emphasized: "Buon Ma Thuot ward has a special position among the 102 communes and wards in the province. Being in the center means taking on greater responsibility, but it is also an opportunity to affirm the mettle, intelligence and stature of the core urban area".

Dak Lak Provincial Party Secretary Luong Nguyen Minh Triet suggested that the ward should continue to improve the management model, arrange staff with the right capacity and expertise; strengthen administrative reform, pioneer in digital transformation; effectively resolve bottlenecks in planning, infrastructure, and environment; mobilize social resources for development investment. The goal is not only 8% growth, but also sustainable and humane growth, focusing on people's quality of life.

Akŏ Dhông Village - one of the most economically developed villages in Buon Ma Thuot ward.

The Dak Lak Provincial Party Secretary also requested the ward to focus on building a "bright, green, clean, beautiful" urban space, with a clear inspection and evaluation system; considering the satisfaction of people and businesses as the top criterion to evaluate the effectiveness of government operations.

With high political determination, solidarity spirit and open development vision, Buon Ma Thuot ward is gradually affirming its role as a connecting center and a fulcrum for socio-economic development of Dak Lak province.

Promoting the advantages of location, human potential and cultural identity, the ward aims to become a model ward, a modern, ecological and sustainable urban area, contributing to building Dak Lak into a dynamic center of the Central Highlands and South Central Coast regions.

Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/dak-lak-phuong-buon-ma-thuot-khang-dinh-vi-the-trung-tam-phat-trien-ben-vung-cua-tinh-10393179.html