Education development – a must in Central Highlands

Summarising his fact-finding trip to the region on October 17, Mr Hung pointed out difficulties and challenges Central Highland provinces face in poverty reduction, saying weaknesses in education and vocational training are major obstacles to boosting socio-economic development in the region.

Chairman Hung worked with Gia Lai provincial leaders on October 17

According to Mr Hung, the poverty rate of ethnic residents is high, investment in infrastructure is modest, local people still live hard lives spiritually and physically, security remains complicated, and the ratio of Party members to ethnic population is low.

Relevant agencies and Central Highland provinces should analyse weaknesses and work out solutions, with a particular focus on developing education and vocational training, said Mr Hung.

The region should make full use of its potential, especially its young and abundant labour force, he said, adding that increasing investment in education and training will help improve the quality of human resources for local socio-economic development programs.

This is a key and long-term solution to make breakthroughs in regional development, noted the National Assembly Chairman.

He reminded local authorities of people-based formulation of socio-economic development policies and asked regional provinces to boost economic restructuring, taking into account soil and weather conditions, infrastructure and traditional customs of ethnic groups.

During the trip, Mr Hung met and inquired into the living conditions of ethnic villagers in poor communes and implementation of development policies there.

The Central Highlands houses five provinces: Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Lam Dong and Kon Tum.