Giồng Riềng District (Kiên Giang Province) is undergoing significant development thanks to the effective implementation of the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas, giai đoạn 2021 – 2030; Phase I: From 2021 – 2025 (referred to as National Target Program 1719). In particular, Projects 1 and 3 have had a profound impact on the lives of ethnic minorities, significantly improving infrastructure and developing sustainable economic models. On November 5th, the Women's Union of Đăk Hà District (Kon Tum Province) organized the "Communication Initiative Competition on Gender Equality and Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence in 2024". With thorough preparation, the participating teams delivered impressive performances, reflecting real life and demonstrating their skills in communication and advocacy to raise awareness about gender equality, eliminate gender stereotypes and biases, and prevent and combat domestic violence. During the program of attending the 8th GMS Summit, the 10th ACMECS Summit, the 11th CLMV Summit, and working in China, on the afternoon of November 5th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation laid wreaths and visited the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China. Also on November 5th, the Women's Union of Dak Ha District (Kon Tum) organized the "Communication Initiative Competition on Gender Equality and Prevention and Combat of Domestic Violence in 2024". With thorough preparation, the competing teams delivered impressive performances, reflecting real life and demonstrating their skills in propaganda and advocacy to raise awareness about gender equality, eliminate gender stereotypes and biases, and prevent and combat domestic violence. On the afternoon of November 5th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with officials and staff of the Consulate General and the Vietnamese community in Yunnan Province, China, during his working visit to the country from November 5th to 8th. The Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper respectfully presents an article by General Secretary To Lam on building a political system titled “Sleek – Compact – Strong – Efficient – Effective – Effective”. In recent times, Thua Thien Hue province has focused on and promoted job creation for local workers, with a particular emphasis on exporting labor to work abroad. This activity both provides employment and creates a stable source of income for the people, contributing to the sustainable poverty reduction efforts of the locality. Authorities in Quang Ngai province mobilized boats to search for a fisherman who went missing while fishing in the sea about 23 nautical miles from the shore. The summary news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper, November 4th, includes the following noteworthy information: The promotion and preservation of the culture of ethnic groups is always treated equally. The "Green Lung" - an invaluable asset of the Southeast region. Sowing the seeds of literacy, weaving dreams on the peak of Phung Chang. Along with other current news from ethnic minority and mountainous regions: With funding from the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2021-2025 (referred to as National Target Program 1719), the Raglay people in Ta Duong village, Phuoc Thai commune, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province have developed a model of breeding cattle. Through comprehensive and decisive solutions aimed at raising awareness and changing people's behavior, in recent times, the situation of child marriage and consanguineous marriage in ethnic minority areas in Lang Son has been gradually prevented and pushed back. Giong Rieng district (Kien Giang) is making clear progress in development thanks to the effective implementation of the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2021-2030; Phase I: From 2021 – 2025 (referred to as National Target Program 1719). In particular, Projects 1 and 3 have created profound impacts on the lives of ethnic minority communities, significantly improving infrastructure and developing sustainable economic models. On November 5th, at the Chau Phong Community Culture and Learning Center (Tan Chau town, An Giang province), the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Giang province organized a dialogue conference with the Representative Board of the Muslim community (Islam) of An Giang province. Ms. Dang Thi Hoa Ray – Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Giang province, presided over the conference. According to initial information from the leaders of Lai Chau province, at around 9 am on November 5th, 20 preschool children from a school in Giang Ma commune, Tam Duong district, had to be rushed to Lai Chau Provincial General Hospital suspected of accidentally ingesting rat poison.
Solid infrastructure, sustainable livelihoods.
Project 1, under the National Target Program 1719, was developed to fully meet the basic needs of ethnic minority people in Giong Rieng district, from housing and production land to clean water. Over the past period, with an investment of more than 16 billion VND, Project 1 has quickly proven effective. To date, funding from the project has built 106 houses for ethnic minority households facing housing difficulties, helping many families escape from temporary housing. In addition, four other families have also received land support, creating conditions for them to have stable long-term housing.
In particular, the domestic water supply system has been significantly improved, with 5 water supply stations in communes such as Ngoc Chuc, Ban Tan Dinh, and Long Thanh. These water supply stations not only serve the clean water needs of the people but also contribute to improving the quality of life and community health. In addition, the Project has supported 157 households in changing occupations, giving people new opportunities to become economically self-sufficient.
Besides addressing housing and clean water needs, Project 3 of the National Target Program 1719 also focuses on improving income and promoting the local agricultural strengths through sustainable production models. With a total funding of 164 million VND, the Project has implemented new economic models, such as growing ginger and raising tilapia in cages, bringing clear economic benefits to the people.
These models not only help households increase their income but also minimize risks in agricultural production, especially in the context of complex climate change. Providing support with plant varieties, bio-fertilizers, and fish feed are crucial factors in ensuring the production model is highly effective and sustainable, creating a stable source of income for households.
It is evident that, thanks to timely and effective policies from the National Target Program 1719, Giong Rieng has made significant progress in improving living conditions and raising the material standard of living for its people.
In particular, the poverty rate among ethnic minority communities has decreased significantly, from 1,938 poor households, accounting for 3.65% of the district's total population in 2020, to 670 poor households, accounting for 1.23%, by the end of 2023. This has created strong confidence in long-term changes for the people here.
Towards a prosperous future
In the Resolution at the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of Giong Rieng District – 2024, held last June, Giong Rieng district strives to achieve an average annual economic growth rate of 6.5% in production value and an average per capita income of 62 million VND/year in ethnic minority areas by 2029.
This goal not only demonstrates the determination of the leaders and people of Giong Rieng district, but also reflects the expectation and confidence that the sustainable investment resources of the National Target Program 1719 will create opportunities for the locality and people to achieve the set goals.
In addition, the poverty rate will decrease steadily by 0.5 to 1% each year (excluding those receiving social welfare), ensuring that households have solid or semi-solid housing, eliminating dilapidated and unstable housing. Programs supporting socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas are also committed to disbursing funds on schedule, contributing to improving the quality of life for the people.
Mr. Huynh Van Thai Quynh, Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee, shared that, in order to achieve the above objectives, one of the strategic directions of Giong Rieng district is to build value chains for local agricultural products, with the goal of promoting the consumption of goods through cooperatives and business linkages. The district will continue to support the establishment of cooperatives and expand production models with high economic value, especially products characteristic of the region and products of ethnic minority communities.
“Developing value chains not only helps people increase their income, but also ensures that the district's agricultural products can reach further markets, strengthening connections and increasing consumption. With synchronized support policies on capital, technology, and vocational training, people will gain more knowledge and skills to develop their economy effectively and sustainably,” Mr. Quynh stated, outlining the direction.
Looking to the future, with clear goals and the determination of the government and people, Giong Rieng will continue to transform, becoming a shining example in supporting and developing the socio-economic conditions of ethnic minority areas.
These efforts not only contribute to a better life for the community but also make a positive contribution to the overall development of the region, gradually realizing the aspiration for a prosperous and happy life for ethnic minority people in Giong Rieng.
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