“Over 10 Months of Slumber”
According to a report by the Quang Tri Department of Finance, as of October 28th, 14 state-funded projects remain unfunded despite being 10 months into the fiscal year. Spanning sectors from security and urban development to culture and social welfare, this stagnation reflects systemic delays rather than isolated incidents.
The old Dong Ha City Bypass exemplifies Quang Tri’s sluggish public investment disbursement.
Among these are seemingly high-priority projects, such as a VND 15.5 billion initiative for cybersecurity equipment managed by provincial police, which has yet to disburse any funds. Similarly, the former Dakrong Multi-Purpose Gymnasium (VND 6.12 billion), Dinh Muoi Urban Area’s Technical Infrastructure Road 2 (VND 9 billion), and other urban/social projects remain stagnant on paper.
Even critical infrastructure projects are alarmingly stalled. The “0% disbursed” list includes the Eastern Dong Ha Bypass, Hieu River Bridge, the airport-National Highway 1 connector, and more—all under provincial construction units.
Most notably, the VND 1.6 trillion National Highway 15D segment (My Thuy Port to Cam Lo-La Son Expressway) has not disbursed a single dong in 2025. The project is mired in procedural delays, with the VND 1.334 trillion construction package yet to commence.
The Construction Department cites “no volume for disbursement,” while 2025 funds are rolled over to 2026. Meanwhile, projects with under 10-20% disbursement rates drag down the province’s overall performance, prompting criticism from the Prime Minister.
Corrective Efforts Underway, But Progress Lags
In response, Provincial Chairman Tran Phong mandated accountability for units below 20% disbursement, requiring explanations and initial disbursements by November 15th. Non-compliant agencies face scrutiny from the Provincial Party Committee and People’s Committee.
Chairman Tran Phong (in black) frequently inspects project sites to accelerate progress.
Positively, the VND 53.7 billion Social Welfare and Disability Rehabilitation Center has broken ground post-directive. However, experts warn that without fundamental improvements in investment preparation, inter-agency coordination, and investor capacity, issues like land clearance delays and design approval bottlenecks will persist.
In resource-constrained Quang Tri, public investment is vital for infrastructure and economic growth. Yet, billions remain idle while urgent projects stall, underscoring the need for systemic reform.
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