The implementation of ethnic minority and new-style rural building policies in the Southwestern Region has started to show positive results, representatives from the Regional Steering Committee and the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council concluded in a working session in Can Tho city on October 16.
Theimplementation of ethnic minority and new-style rural building policiesin the Southwestern Region has started to show positive results,representatives from the Regional Steering Committee and the NationalAssembly’s Ethnic Council concluded in a working session in Can Tho cityon October 16.
Participants reported that the spiritual andphysical living conditions for regional residents, especially ethnicminority group members, have improved as a result, with poor householdsaccounting for only 7.24 percent, lower than the national average.
Key rural infrastructure, such as roads, electricity networks and schools have been upgraded and developed.
Localresidents, especially ethnic minorities, have gained better access tohousing, agricultural and residential land, clean water, and loans todevelop business and production.
Policies on poverty reduction,education, vocational training and culture in areas where ethnicminorities live have also proven effective, improving the livingconditions of locals.
The Steering Committee said it has also tried its best to improve the cultural life and educational development in the region.
Speakingat the event, Chairman of the NA’s Ethnic Council Ksor Phuoc urgedthe committee and authorities of regional localities to tap the region’spotential and strengths to promote large-scale agricultural production,focusing on creating trademarks for local products.
He alsoemphasised the need to accelerate the restructuring of the regionaleconomy towards developing agricultural services to generate more jobsand improve residents’ incomes.
Nguyen Phong Quang, deputyhead of the Steering Committee, called for more suitable policies andmechanisms from the Government and the NA to help local ethnic people toboost their economy, respond to climate change, and accelerate theconstruction of new-style rural areas.
Vietnam now has130 policies aimed at ethnic minorities, helping improve locallivelihoods and strengthening national solidarity.-VNA
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