Dak Lak's position on the journey of half a century

March 24, 1975 has gone down in history, marking a milestone of peace and freedom for Dak Lak. However, after the liberation day, Dak Lak province suffered severe consequences of the war. The socio-economic infrastructure was almost completely destroyed. The economy was based on backward, self-sufficient agriculture. Industry and commerce were almost non-existent. Health care and education were severely lacking, while the material and spiritual life of the people was extremely difficult, especially for ethnic minorities.

Faced with difficult challenges, the Party Committee, government and people of all ethnic groups in the province have promoted the spirit of solidarity and self-reliance to gradually overcome difficulties and reap great achievements in all fields.

Wind power field in Ea Nam commune (Ea H'leo district). Photo: Nguyen Gia

The province's economy has made strong changes. The economic structure has shifted in a positive direction, gradually reducing the proportion of traditional agriculture, increasing the development of industry, construction and services. The province has been successful in orienting regional and inter-regional economic development, forming concentrated industrial zones and clusters and key economic sectors.

The clearest evidence of this resilience is that in 2024, Dak Lak's economic scale will reach 141,326 billion VND, rising to the top of the Central Highlands region. The province's GRDP per capita will reach 72.8 million VND. Total export turnover will reach an impressive 1,650 million USD, the highest in the Central Highlands region. These figures not only demonstrate production capacity but also affirm the ability to integrate internationally. Coffee is still the pride and economic spearhead when Buon Ma Thuot becomes an important center for coffee production, processing and culture. In the period of 2015 - 2024, Dak Lak has attracted more than 400 projects with a total investment capital of about 98,000 billion VND, demonstrating its attractiveness and increasingly improved investment environment. The development of large-scale renewable energy, modern trade and services, and orientation towards high-tech, sustainable agriculture are opening up new prospects for the province's economy.

Along with economic growth, in the cultural and social fields, the healthcare and education systems have been invested in, improved, and the quality of life has been improved. Urban and rural infrastructure has changed significantly. The work of preserving and promoting traditional cultural values, linking economic development with culture and tourism has always been focused on. Poverty reduction has achieved positive results, especially in ethnic minority areas and remote areas. The province also aims to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses for poor households and policy beneficiaries by 2025.

Along with socio-economic development, Party building and the political system are always given special attention. National defense and security are maintained, creating a stable and safe environment for development. Administrative reform and digital transformation are being vigorously implemented, aiming at building digital government, digital citizens, improving the effectiveness of state management and the quality of public services for people and businesses.

According to the Dak Lak Provincial Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 approved by the Prime Minister, Dak Lak will become a province with ecological space, identity, creative connections, a favorite and livable destination; rising to the top 25 most prosperous provinces in the country. Accordingly, the strategic development pillars include restructuring modern agriculture, developing tourism associated with unique culture and agriculture, along with promoting service and industrial sectors.

Key infrastructure projects, typically the Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway, are being implemented, promising to create a breakthrough in connectivity, trade and investment attraction, further consolidating the central position of the province. Along with that, the province's efforts to reform administration, improve the investment environment and promote digital transformation are key factors to realize the aspiration of "rich, beautiful, civilized, and unique".

Processing bananas for export in Vu Bon commune, Krong Pac district. Photo: Nguyen Gia

The policy of merging Dak Lak and Phu Yen provinces into a new Dak Lak province with an area of ​​over 18,000 km2 and a population of over 3.3 million people with a "forest - sea" connection with many potentials and advantages for developing agriculture, industry, marine tourism, marine economy, and seaports will create a strong driving force in attracting investment and developing the province's socio-economy in a green - sustainable direction.

Party Central Committee member, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dinh Trung affirmed: "On the journey forward, Dak Lak province focuses on linking economic growth with preserving the unique cultural identity of ethnic groups and constantly caring for and improving the lives of the people, especially ethnic minorities who are still facing many difficulties. Along with that, Dak Lak focuses on building the Party, building a clean and strong political system, arranging the organizational apparatus and administrative units to be streamlined, efficient, effective, and efficient, along with building a team of qualified and capable cadres who are up to the task".

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/tin-noi-bat/202505/vi-the-dak-lak-tren-hanh-trinh-nua-the-ky-60d0aa7/