Quang Hoa (Cao Bang) focuses on implementing ethnic affairs work.

Implementing the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2021-2030; Phase I: From 2021 to 2025 (National Target Program 1719), Quang Hoa district was allocated over 293.687 billion VND to support livelihoods and invest in essential infrastructure for socio-economic development, with a particular focus on investing in especially disadvantaged communes and villages. On the afternoon of November 14th, in Hanoi, a meeting of the State Appraisal Council was held to appraise the Report proposing adjustments to the investment policy of the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2021-2030. Mr. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment and Vice Chairman of the Council, chaired the meeting. On the afternoon of November 14th, in Thach An district, Cao Bang province, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with relevant ministries, agencies, and units, as well as the provinces of Lang Son and Cao Bang, regarding the Dong Dang-Tra Linh and Huu Dinh expressways. Chi Lang commune, and the smart border gate system in the area. On November 14th, the People's Committee of Nui Thanh district (Quang Nam) organized a meeting, discussion, exchange, and presented suitable audiovisual equipment to village elders and influential people in the Co ethnic minority community of Tam Tra commune. On November 14th, the Ministry of Health announced that it has approved the prices for medical examinations and treatments at 15 hospitals based on the basic salary. The Ministry of Health assessed that when adjusting the prices for medical examinations and treatments according to the salary factor from the basic salary of 1.8 million to 2.34 million VND, the co-payment portion (at 20% and 5%) did not increase significantly. Dak Na commune is located in the west of Tu Mo Rong district (Kon Tum), nearly 40 km from the district center. The entire commune has 12 villages, with nearly 100% of the population being Xo Dang ethnic minorities. With its pristine and majestic natural beauty and unique traditional cultural values, this land has captivated countless tourists. Mr. Tran Duc Quy, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Giang province, was disciplined with a reprimand and forced into early retirement due to violations in the bidding process and the construction of educational programs in mountainous areas and areas inhabited by ethnic minorities, especially in difficult circumstances. To: Businesses and organizations providing valuation services. The summary bulletin of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper, November 13th, includes the following noteworthy information: Nearly 1.7 million entries compete in a media competition on "Happy Highlands". Awakening the potential of Phja Oac - Phja Den. Remembering the indigo color. Along with other current news from ethnic minority and mountainous regions: On the afternoon of November 14th, the People's Committee of Soc Trang province organized the opening ceremony of the Ngo boat race within the framework of the Ooc Om Boc Festival - Soc Trang Ngo Boat Race, the 6th Soc Trang Mekong Delta region and the 1st Soc Trang Culture - Sports - Tourism Week, 2024. Towards the 15th anniversary of Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs being recognized by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity, the People's Committee of Bac Ninh province is implementing a series of unique cultural activities. On the afternoon of November 14th, the Department of Education and Training of Kon Tum province organized the awarding ceremony of the title "Outstanding Teacher", commending advanced exemplary individuals in 2024 and commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20th, 1982 - November 20th, 2024. On the morning of November 14th, at the Central Cultural House, the Women's Union of Cao Bang province organized a competition. “Creative and effective communication model in the process of eliminating gender stereotypes and biases” at the provincial level 2024. Synchronized investments and support from the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the 2021-2025 period in Que Phong district (Nghe An province) are yielding positive results; contributing to improving the material and spiritual lives of the people. Many indicators and targets regarding labor, employment, income, infrastructure… have changed and shifted significantly compared to the beginning of the term. In particular, the poverty rate has decreased rapidly.

Thanks to the effective implementation of ethnic policies, the appearance of rural and mountainous areas in Quang Hoa district has undergone many positive changes.

After nearly four years of implementing the National Target Program 1719, the socio -economic development of ethnic minority communities in Quang Hoa district continues to progress positively; state investment and support policies have been implemented effectively. The material and spiritual lives of the people have gradually improved.

Through the successful implementation of ethnic minority projects, programs, and policies, with a focus on the National Target Program 1719, Quang Hoa district has allocated 80 billion VND for the construction, renovation, and repair of classrooms and subject-specific rooms in schools, and 35 billion VND for the purchase of equipment to serve teaching and learning. Universal education at all levels and literacy programs continue to be maintained and strengthened; the construction of national standard schools has been given attention and directed to ensure targets and plans are met. To date, 27 out of 68 schools in the district have achieved national standards, reaching 39.7% (an increase of 7.4% compared to the beginning of the term). By the end of 2023, the total number of poor households in the district was 13.43%, and near-poor households was 24.76%.

Quang Hoa District organized a conference to provide information to influential figures among ethnic minority communities.

The district's overall economic growth rate has been maintained at a high level, averaging 6-8% per year; the economic structure continues to shift positively. The average annual poverty reduction rate is over 4.32%. Infrastructure serving socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security has received attention and investment.

This has contributed to building trust among ethnic minority communities in the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws and regulations; encouraging them to strive, unite, overcome difficulties, actively engage in production, develop socio-economic conditions, eradicate hunger and poverty, and build new rural areas; and to build and strengthen national unity.

Alongside this, health and population policies have been implemented promptly. The district's health insurance coverage rate has reached 90% of the population. Medical examination and treatment for the people have been well maintained, with 100% of communes meeting national health standards and 100% of health stations having doctors. Annually, the district maintains and recognizes 183 representatives as influential figures. Conferences are organized to provide influential figures with information on current events, socio-economic development plans, national defense and security in the locality, and to disseminate some policies being implemented in the area...

The Ethnic Affairs Committee of Cao Bang province inspected the implementation of National Target Program 1719.

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