The Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính recently chaired a crucial meeting of the Government Party Committee Standing Committee, continuing the review and refinement of the plan to reorganize administrative units at all levels and establish a 2-tiered local government. The meeting took place on March 11, 2025, bringing the plan closer to submission to the relevant authorities.
Meeting Discussion Points
Attendees focused on several key aspects of the plan, including:
- Criteria for Reorganization: The plan will consider factors such as natural area, population size, history, tradition, culture, ethnicity, geographical conditions, economic and social development level, and infrastructure to determine suitable criteria.
- Merger Proposals: The meeting thoroughly discussed various merger proposals for administrative units, aiming to optimize management efficiency and development.
- Location of New Administrative Centers: The plan carefully considered the location of administrative centers for newly formed units, taking into account historical, geographical, infrastructure connectivity, development potential, national defense, security, and integration factors.
- Two-Tiered Local Government Model: The meeting confirmed that the two-tiered local government model will include the provincial level (provinces and centrally-administered cities) and the grassroots level.
Projected Significant Reduction in Provinces/Cities
A crucial point raised during the meeting is the projected significant reduction in the number of administrative units at all levels following mergers. The anticipated reduction is approximately 50% for provinces and centrally-administered cities, and 60-70% for grassroots administrative units compared to the current figures. This aims to improve management efficiency and enhance administrative capacity.
Prime Minister’s Requirements and Directives
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasized that the majority of opinions and public sentiment strongly support this initiative. He also directed that attention be paid to the following factors:
- Increased Authority for Local Governments: The goal is to promote self-reliance, autonomy, and strength of local governments.
- Improved Service to Citizens: The government needs to be more accessible and responsive to citizens’ needs, resolving their issues efficiently, providing more benefits, and building consensus among the public.
- Refined Legal Documents: Government ministries, agencies, and departments need to expedite the completion of internal organizational reforms.
Conclusion
The Government Party Committee Standing Committee’s meeting on the plan to reorganize administrative units marks an important step in finalizing and submitting it to the relevant authorities. This reorganization will create new development opportunities, maximizing the potential and advantages of each region, and optimizing the effectiveness of state administration.
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Projected reduction in provinces and cities after merger – Image 1.
Projected reduction in provinces and cities after merger – Image 2.
