Reality shows that there are many localities that build markets and then abandon them, while people are still used to holding markets on the side of the road. However, recently Muong Ang district, Dien Bien province has built and put into effective use the district central market after a long period of research and advocacy.
Following that success, Muong Ang district continued to build the central market of Bung Lao commune and received a large response from people. So what factors contribute to this success when solving difficult problems in planning and building markets?
According to Vietnamese tradition, the market is not only a place to trade and exchange goods but also a place for cultural activities and meetings. Besides, the most important factor is that it must be a truly convenient place for all people when coming to the market.
Understanding the basic needs and psychology of the majority, Muong Ang district has planned the district's central market on a large area of land, people can enter the market from 4 sides, the inside is designed to be airy, with walkways. again spacious. Especially here, people can also ride motorbikes into the market to buy goods without having to park their vehicles.
In order for the market to operate effectively, Muong Ang district has waived rental fees for small businesses for the first 6 months. At the same time, organize many cultural and artistic events to attract a large number of people to the market...
Muong Ang district central market was started construction in February 2020 and inaugurated and put into use in November 2020 with the first phase construction value of over 8 billion VND on an area of nearly 14 thousand m2. Up to now, the market has become a crowded trading place, with no more people buying and selling on the streets and sidewalks.
Following that success, Muong Ang district continues to build the central market of Bung Lao commune in a favorable geographical location. This is not only a center for exchanging goods for people in the district but also attracting people from neighboring areas, such as Dien Bien Dong district, Tuan Giao district and Muong Bam commune, Thuan Chau district (Son La province). .
Ms. Quang Thi Moi - a small trader with a stall here - said: "Previously, when the market had not been built, roadside trading had many potential safety risks. When there is a new market, I can feel secure in doing business without worrying about sun, rain, or dust. Trading at the new market also helps reach more customers...".
Duoc Bung Lao invested 7 billion VND with a scale of nearly 7,000 m2, including 77 fixed sales boxes, 50-60 non-fixed sales boxes and management area. Fire protection systems, toilets, waste collection areas, electricity, water systems, and trees are also comprehensively invested.
Mr. Nguyen Tien Dat - Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Muong Ang district - said that to succeed in building the market, the entire political system from the district to the grassroots must participate fiercely with the highest determination. Especially the unanimous support of the people.
“Building a market is a huge problem and very difficult due to people's long-standing spontaneous trading habits. Therefore, right from the planning stage to implementation, we always have to take into account the practical needs of the people and put the people's interests first" - Secretary of Muong Ang District Party Committee emphasized.
