The hybrid conference, chaired by Hồ Quốc Dũng, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, brought together standing committees of 135 communes and wards across the province.
Strong initial results
Since July, Gia Lai has received 293,275 administrative applications and processed 269,439, with nearly 92% (262,589) completed on or ahead of schedule.
Provincial-level bodies handled 75,566 applications, while commune-level authorities managed 217,709.
Despite heavy workloads and tight timelines, commune-level administrative centers operated without interruption, meeting public and business needs. Local officials quickly adapted, improving skills and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Requests for support
Commune and ward leaders proposed additional funding for new office buildings following administrative mergers, citing degraded facilities. They also requested investment in IT infrastructure, machinery, and staffing support to meet digital governance requirements.
Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Đỗ Thị Diệu Hạnh discusses and clarifies issues of concern raised by commune and ward governments at the conference. Photo: N.H
Further demands included improved transportation, irrigation, schools, health stations, cultural houses, and updated regulations on decentralization to empower local governments.
Training in financial management, construction, agriculture, environment, land, and IT was also highlighted as a pressing need.
Party leadership priorities
In closing remarks, Secretary Dũng emphasized that initial achievements proved the two-tier model’s effectiveness. He called for consolidating Party and government structures, filling staffing gaps, and prioritizing socio-economic development plans.
Overview of the conference. Photo: N.H
Dũng also directed local governments to focus on poverty reduction, social welfare, and implementing resolutions of Party Congresses for 2025–2030, which aim for double-digit growth in the 2026–2030 period.
Provincial departments were tasked with allocating funds for infrastructure and decentralization reforms to enhance local autonomy and investment attraction.
