Digital transformation in building new-style rural areas aims to gradually establish smart rural areas, enhance community activity efficiency, and contribute to making the National Target Programme on Building New-style Rural Areas more effective and sustainable. Hoa Binh province has implemented many models and programmes on digital transformation in rural areas, gradually meeting the requirements of comprehensive digital transformation.
As one of outstanding examples in the implementation of digital transformation in Lac Thuy district, Khoan Du commune has devised a plan for digital transformation in the area and set specific targets for each phase. Attention has been paid to developing digital governance to support digital economy, digital society, and digital infrastructure development; highlighting the role and responsibility of leaders and putting citizens and businesses at the centre of digital transformation efforts. Communication work to raise public awareness on the benefit and importance of digital transformation has been conducted in various forms, including the commune's loudspeaker system, village meetings and social media platforms. Notably, it has established and effectively maintained the operation of the community digital technology group (CDTG). Bui Trung Dung, head of the community digital technology group, said that since its establishment, the group has guided and assisted thousands of residents in successfully completing administrative procedures at level 3 through the public service portal.
Currently, all communes and towns in Lac Thuy district have effectively implemented digital transformation, built e-governance to serve the people, and are gradually meeting the criteria for building smart rural areas. The district has directed the establishment of 113 CDTGs, including one at the district level and 112 at the commune level. These groups are tasked with disseminating information and assisting residents in installing and using IT applications to complete administrative procedures when needed, thereby encouraging people to use online public services.
Implementing digital transformation for new rural development and aiming for smart rural areas, many localities in the province have developed creative and effective models, such as setting up free WiFi hotspots and using smart phones to manage surveillance cameras and public lighting systems. Particularly, farmers are encouraged to apply advanced scientific and technological advances in their production, from seedling input to farming and sales.
According to Hoang Van Tuan, deputy chief of the provincial coordinating office for new-style rural building, Hoa Binh has organised 8 training sessions relating to agricultural tourism, along with disseminating knowledge and enhancing digital skills and information access for local residents. These efforts have led to notable progress in developing digital governance, digital economy, and digital society, he added.
Tuan said that digital transformation is both a goal and an optimal and practical solution in implementing the New-style Rural Development Programme, improving and creating a better life for people. Therefore, alongside relevant agencies and local authorities, active participation is needed to create a change in the awareness and actions of each resident to enhance the quality and effectiveness of digital transformation activities, he noted.
Hoa Binh province currently has 134 non-agricultural cooperatives, accounting for representing 26.8% of the local total cooperatives. Of them, 42 are in industry and handicrafts, 10 in construction, 13 in electricity, 20 in trade and services, 6 in environmental sanitation services, 14 in transportation, 10 in tourism, and 19 in other fields.
Lac Thuy district made a breakthrough in the land redistribution work during 2020-2023 to develop large-scale fields, creating favourable conditions for businesses, cooperatives, and other economic sectors to invest in the production of agricultural commodities, and helping improve productivity and income for farmers.
In 2016, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district was recognised as a new-style rural area in 2016, an advanced new-style rural area in 2020 and a model new-style rural area in 2021, respectively. It is the first and only commune in the province meeting the criteria for model new-style rural areas.
Aside from engaging in agricultural sector, there still some non-agricultural occupations that are suitable for women, especially ethnic minority women in rural areas. Based on the demand of learners, agencies and units in Yen Thuy district have implemented vocational training programmes that associate with employment opportunities and meet demand of labour market.
Over recent years, the People's Committee of Lac Son district has implemented various policies to support vocational training in traditional industry cooperatives, especially in ethnic minority areas. As a result, many households have get rid of poverty. Vocational training and startup support projects have also helped create numerous new jobs, increase income for workers, improve living conditions, and create conditions for sustainable development in the ethnic minority areas of the district.
A collective labour agreement (CLA) is a negotiated document between employees and employers that outlines agreed-upon working conditions, achieved through collective bargaining. CLA is considered a key solution to minimising and resolving conflicts within businesses, fostering harmonious, stable, and progressive labour relations, which in turn help businesses thrive and ensure stable, higher incomes for workers.
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