We must clearly institutionalize the protection of cadres who dare to think and dare to do.

On October 26, the Survey Team (Group 5) of the Steering Committee summarizing a number of theoretical and practical issues on the Socialist-oriented renovation process in Vietnam over the past 40 years conducted research and surveys in Hanoi city.

The Hanoi Party Secretary must clearly demonstrate the protection of officials who dare to think or act (Figure 1). — Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission Phan Đình Trạc, head of the survey team, delivered a speech at the conference.

Speaking at the conference, Head of the Internal Affairs Committee Phan Dinh Trac stated that Hanoi, as the capital and political , economic, cultural, and social center of the country, is the largest Party Committee in the country with 50 subordinate Party Committees and over 475,000 Party members. Therefore, the advantages and disadvantages facing the country in the process of reform in general, and in the work of building and rectifying the Party and the political system in particular, are also the advantages and disadvantages facing Hanoi.

"The rich and vibrant practical experience of the political, economic, and social systems of the Capital City is not only the material formed from the Party's reform policies, but also a clear test of the correctness and effectiveness of those policies," Mr. Phan Dinh Trac emphasized.

The report, presented by the Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee, Nguyen Thi Tuyen, showed that after nearly 40 years of perseverance and determination to overcome difficulties and challenges, the Hanoi City Party Committee has achieved tremendous accomplishments. The city's strength and position have become increasingly robust, and the image, prestige, and influence of the capital have been enhanced. In particular, the City Party Committee has always prioritized innovation and improving the quality and effectiveness of Party building and the political system; upholding the spirit of unity and solidarity, leading to the successful completion of political tasks and building a "Cultural - Civilized - Modern" capital city.

Accordingly, over the years, the Hanoi City Party Committee has focused on building and leading through work programs; overcoming the situation of issuing too many resolutions and directives, and organizing their implementation in a scattered and ineffective manner. The Congress Resolution has been concretized into 10 major work programs and 9 key projects.

The Hanoi Party Secretary must clearly demonstrate the protection of officials who dare to suspect or act (Figure 2). — Conference scene

Regarding Party building in terms of ideology, the Party Committee's theoretical thinking has developed significantly, remaining steadfast in its commitment to the reform line and principles of Party building. The City Party Committee has conducted major reviews (of 10, 20, 30, and 35 years of reform). The City Party Committee has paid special attention to theoretical research and practical summaries, directing their implementation to achieve positive results with many scientific works of profound theoretical and practical significance.

In building Party organizations and improving the quality of Party members, the Hanoi City Party Committee consistently prioritizes Party building and rectification. Particular attention is paid to internal Party unity, upholding the principle of democratic centralism, and enhancing the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party committees and organizations.

The arrangement, consolidation, and improvement of the Party's organizational system from the city level to the grassroots level have been carried out cautiously and systematically, resulting in the establishment and development of many Party organizational models suitable to the scale, nature, and practical realities of the capital city in each period. Party member development has received focused guidance and improved quality. The annual number of new Party members admitted has consistently exceeded the targets set in the Party Congress Resolutions. In recent terms, the annual number of new Party members admitted by the entire Party Committee has consistently exceeded the plan (12,000 members/year), surpassing the targets set in the Resolutions of the 15th and 16th City Party Congresses.

In personnel management and internal political security, over nearly 40 years of reform, the system of regulations and rules on personnel work has become increasingly comprehensive, rigorous, scientific, and practical. In particular, in 2018, Hanoi was one of the first localities in the country to issue a framework regulation on monthly evaluation criteria for officials, civil servants, public employees, and contract workers in the political system, which has been continuously revised and supplemented to this day.

Regarding Party inspection, supervision, and discipline, the City Party Committee has focused its leadership and guidance on key areas, achieving very positive results and making important contributions to the leadership in carrying out political tasks and Party building work of the City Party Committee. The inspection and supervision work of Party committees and inspection committees at all levels has seen many innovations in content, subjects, and methods of implementation.

For nearly 40 years, the Hanoi City Party Committee has consistently prioritized the fight against corruption and negative practices, as well as the practice of thrift and prevention of waste; identifying it as a regular and important task, carried out "continuously" and "without rest". The Hanoi City Party Committee proactively established the City Party Committee's Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption in accordance with Resolution No. 5 of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and was recognized by the Central Committee as the earliest locality in the country to establish such a Steering Committee…

The Hanoi Party Secretary must clearly demonstrate the protection of officials who dare to think or act (Figure 3). — Hanoi Party Secretary Dinh Tien Dung delivered a speech at the conference.

Speaking at the conference, Hanoi Party Secretary Dinh Tien Dung said that from the beginning of the term, the City Party Committee and its Standing Committee have focused on innovating leadership and guidance methods, ensuring both comprehensiveness and thoroughness. This is a decisive factor in helping the city successfully carry out its regular and unexpected political tasks.

Throughout its leadership and guidance, the City Party Committee has focused on selecting the right priorities and urgent issues to meet the needs of the people and resolve outstanding problems. Simultaneously, the city has adopted a strategic vision, concentrating on implementing major policies, most recently the preparation of the overall adjustment plan for the General Planning of Hanoi Capital City, up to 2045, with a vision to 2065; the development of the Hanoi Capital City Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050; and the completion of the draft Law on the Capital City (amended).

Mr. Dinh Tien Dung affirmed that, thanks to promoting the leadership role and responsibility of Party committees at all levels, and exemplary cadres and Party members who are close to the people, the city has mobilized the combined strength of the entire political system and the people, thereby effectively resolving many new and difficult issues, such as: land clearance for the Ring Road 4 - Hanoi Capital Region...

However, the Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee affirmed that there is still a situation where officials shirk responsibility, avoid accountability, and fear taking responsibility. Therefore, on August 7, 2023, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee issued Directive No. 24-CT/TU on strengthening discipline, order, and responsibility in handling work within the city's political system.

Clarifying Hanoi's proposals and recommendations, Party Secretary Dinh Tien Dung stated that it is necessary to focus on removing institutional obstacles. Accordingly, institutionalizing the Party's policies on cadre evaluation is essential; however, it is also crucial to clearly institutionalize the protection of cadres who dare to think and act, thereby creating motivation for them to perform their duties. Furthermore, to resolve obstacles in handling land-use projects, the Government needs to compile and propose to the National Assembly a specialized resolution to address these issues, allowing for bidding and auctioning, which would free up significant resources for national development...

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