The Government Office has issued Notification No. 542/TB-VPCP, conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son at the meeting of Task Force No. 5 on inspecting, urging, and resolving difficulties and bottlenecks to accelerate the disbursement of annual public investment capital in ministries, agencies, and localities.
The notification states: The year 2024 is of great significance as it marks a crucial period of acceleration to achieve the goals and tasks set forth by the 13th Congress of the Party and the Socio-Economic Development Plan for the 2021-2025 period. Public investment has always been identified as a key political task, holding exceptional importance in terms of economics, politics, society, national defense, and security. Therefore, since the beginning of 2024, the Government and the Prime Minister have been very determined and have issued numerous directives to promote the disbursement of public investment capital.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister acknowledged and commended the efforts of localities that have achieved good disbursement results, including Tien Giang, Long An, Tra Vinh, An Giang, and Dong Thap. These achievements have contributed to the socio-economic development of their respective localities and the country as a whole.
Despite the positive outcomes, many ministries, agencies, and localities still fall short of the national average in terms of disbursement. The main reasons for this include inadequate understanding and application of policies and legal regulations in certain places; limitations in project management and the capacity of investors; challenges in completing investment procedures as stipulated by law; delays in compensation, site clearance, and resettlement; and difficulties in determining land origin and land prices.
Some ministries, sectors, and localities have lacked initiative and decisiveness, exhibiting confusion in their direction and management, from the project preparation stage to the supervision and inspection during implementation…
With the year 2024 drawing to a close, there is limited time left to accelerate the disbursement of public investment capital to boost growth, stabilize the macro-economy, ensure major economic balances, and accomplish socio-economic development goals. To address this, the Deputy Prime Minister has requested that ministries, sectors, and localities strictly adhere to the directions of the Government and the Prime Minister, focusing their efforts on implementing flexible and creative measures and solutions. They should promptly handle and resolve bottlenecks and difficulties within their authority, actively study new legal documents to improve disbursement, and strive to achieve a disbursement rate of over 95% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister for 2024.
Establish task forces to monitor contractors and consultants and expedite progress
Ministries, sectors, and localities should assign leaders to oversee project progress, ensuring clear roles, tasks, responsibilities, and timelines. They should establish task forces led by the provincial People’s Committee leaders to strengthen on-site inspection and supervision, urge contractors and consultants to speed up progress, and proactively review and reallocate capital within their authority from slow-disbursing projects to those with better disbursement capacity and capital shortages, in accordance with regulations.
Strengthen discipline in the disbursement of public investment capital and impose strict penalties in accordance with regulations on investors, project management units, organizations, and individuals who intentionally delay the progress of capital allocation, implementation, and disbursement. Promptly replace incompetent officials and strictly handle acts of harassment, as well as resolutely address negative and corrupt behaviors in public investment management.
Enhance coordination among ministries and relevant agencies to advise competent authorities in the process of receiving, negotiating, signing, and ratifying ODA capital agreements, as well as effectively managing and utilizing ODA capital.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Planning and Investment to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to closely monitor the progress of public investment capital disbursement by central ministries, agencies, and localities. They should promptly report to the Government and the Prime Minister on flexible, timely, and effective management solutions that are in line with the actual situation, aiming to complete the target of public investment capital disbursement for 2024.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies, should synthesize the recommendations on adjusting the medium-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025 period and submit them to the competent authorities according to regulations.
Proactively coordinate with ministries, agencies, and localities to synthesize obstacles and inadequacies in the implementation of legal provisions on public investment. Based on this, research and propose amendments to relevant content in the draft Law on Public Investment (amended) to be submitted to the 15th National Assembly for feedback during the 8th session.
The Ministry of Construction, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, should closely monitor the situation and fluctuations in the construction materials market, especially for key materials. They should promptly propose and report to the Prime Minister on solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles in ensuring supply and controlling the prices of construction materials.
The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant agencies, should consider providing guidance within their authority to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Science and Technology Innovation Fund in accordance with regulations.
The Ministries of Science and Technology, Industry and Trade, Foreign Affairs, and the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics should proactively coordinate with relevant units to focus on immediately addressing bottlenecks within their authority. In cases where the issue exceeds their authority, they should promptly report to the Government leaders for handling, ensuring the fulfillment of requirements and set goals.
Ensure timely site clearance for projects
People’s Committees of provinces and cities should prioritize site clearance and allocate sufficient funds for compensation and site clearance for areas that meet the conditions. Avoid situations where projects are delayed due to a lack of site clearance, especially for key national projects.
Focus on resolving difficulties related to mining permits, exploitation of stone, sand, and soil resources for projects; and publish prices for commonly used construction materials within their authority and in accordance with the law.
Mobilize political and social forces and local authorities to participate in propaganda and mobilization of people for site clearance, early relocation, and land handover to construction units to accelerate the progress of public investment projects in 2024.
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The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 1006/QD-TTg to establish seven task forces to inspect, urge, and resolve difficulties and bottlenecks in accelerating annual public investment capital disbursement in central ministries, agencies, and localities. Task Force No. 5, led by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, is responsible for inspecting the following central ministries, agencies, and localities: Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations; and the localities of Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Can Tho City, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau. |
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