Speaking at the congress, Hồ Quốc Dũng, Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee, emphasized that patriotic emulation “has been always a crucial driving force for Gia Lai’s rapid, sustainable, prosperous and happy development.”
Achievements in 2020-2025
According to Nguyễn Tuấn Thanh, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, the province’s emulation movement in 2020–2025 achieved notable results.
Provincial Party Secretary Hồ Quốc Dũng delivers a speech at the Congress. Photo: Đức Thụy
Gia Lai maintained economic growth momentum, improved infrastructure, raised labor productivity, and renewed both urban and rural landscapes.
Social welfare was ensured, cultural and social activities advanced, and national defense and security were maintained.
More than 61,000 households escaped poverty, reducing the poverty rate to 2.24%, while the poverty rate among ethnic minorities dropped by nearly 5% annually.
Gia Lai also eliminated 12,520 makeshift houses ahead of schedule, earning a Third-class Labor Order from the President.
Scientific research and digital transformation contributed nearly 40% to provincial growth during the period.
Role models and exemplary initiatives
The congress honored individuals and collectives excelling in production, social welfare, innovation, and grassroots security.
The Đất Bằng Youth Agricultural and Service Cooperative, led by Kpă Séo, generated over 2.2 billion VND (USD 90,000) in annual revenue and created jobs for more than 200 workers.
Community tourism initiatives in Ia Ly Commune developed attractions at Ama Giai Waterfall, Ia Mlah Stream, and Chư Phí Mountain, boosting local income.
Senior Lieutenant Lê Tuấn Thành established literacy classes in disadvantaged villages and spearheaded community welfare projects, earning multiple awards.
The provincial Military Command’s “Stepping stones to school” program supported hundreds of disadvantaged border students.
At the Congress, provincial leaders presented certificates of merit and flowers to 80 exemplary role models across the province, including 15 collectives and 65 individuals.
The Congress also agreed to send a delegation of 34 representatives to attend the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.
Strategic goals to 2030
The new patriotic emulation theme for 2025-2030 is “Emulate for innovation, creativity, acceleration, and breakthrough, joining the nation in entering a new era of strength, civilization, and prosperity.”
Provincial Party Secretary Hồ Quốc Dũng called on Party members, armed forces, businesses, and citizens to take concrete actions in study, labor, and production.
The province aims to become a relatively developed region by 2030, focusing on processing industries, renewable energy, high-tech agriculture, tourism, semiconductor technology, and artificial intelligence.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phạm Anh Tuấn urged the entire political system to foster solidarity, innovation, and digital transformation to achieve socio-economic and defense goals.