Removing bottlenecks in public investment is key to achieving breakthrough growth in 2026.

Attending the seminar were Mr. Vo Tan Thanh, Vice Chairman of VCCI; Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City; representatives from ministries, departments, project management boards, economic experts, industry associations, and businesses…

Delegates proposed solutions to remove bottlenecks in public investment.

According to Mr. Vo Tan Thanh, Vice Chairman of VCCI, in the new development phase, public investment should not only be a tool to stimulate demand or a measure of disbursement rate, but should be seen as a lever to enhance the overall productivity of the economy. Each public investment project, if designed and implemented effectively, must contribute to reducing logistics costs and compliance costs for businesses, expanding development space, strengthening regional connectivity, and shaping the quality of rapid and sustainable growth for the 2026-2030 period.

According to the speakers, from the practical implementation of public investment in the 2021-2025 period, several systemic bottlenecks can be clearly identified, causing many projects to fall behind schedule, increase costs, and reduce the spillover effects of public investment on the economy. The bottleneck in the supply and price of construction materials – especially sand, stone, and leveling materials – directly impacts the progress and costs of many key infrastructure projects. If not fundamentally addressed, these limitations will continue to recur in the 2026-2030 period, even if the scale of public investment is significantly expanded.

At the seminar, speakers focused on clarifying obstacles in the implementation of the 2024 Law on Geology and Minerals. They also proposed mechanisms for inter-provincial and inter-regional coordination in the allocation and use of resources for urgent projects; affirming the regulatory role of the State in stabilizing the construction materials market, preventing cost overruns and supply disruptions. Furthermore, they emphasized strengthening coordination between management agencies, localities, and businesses to ensure the progress of key projects, improve the efficiency of public investment, and expand growth potential for the economy.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City, proposed solutions to accelerate the disbursement of public investment capital and create momentum for growth.

Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa emphasized that Can Tho City identifies public investment as a crucial pillar, a key factor in guiding and activating social investment resources, contributing to sustainable economic development. To ensure public investment truly plays its role as a "lever" for growth, Can Tho City will focus on removing bottlenecks and implementing comprehensive, fundamental, and sustainable solutions to mobilize and attract investment from social resources, actively contributing to achieving double-digit or higher economic growth targets as directed by the Government . Emphasis will also be placed on compensation, support, and resettlement, and improving the management capacity of investors and project management boards. At the same time, it is necessary to define the responsibilities of the heads of assigned tasks regarding the disbursement of public investment capital to assess the annual performance of organizations and individuals... In addition, it is important to address the shortage of construction materials, diversify supply sources, and ensure construction progress as committed.

Text and photos: MINH HUYEN

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