In 2024, many projects were stalled.
On the morning of December 11, the People's Council of Gia Lai province, term XII, 2021 - 2026, held its 24th session, continuing the question and answer session of the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and departments.
At the meeting, on behalf of voters, delegates raised the issue of attracting investment in projects in the area to develop the economy and society.
In 2023, Gia Lai will have a total registered investment capital of VND 5,200 billion, with 7 industrial processing projects, 3 technical infrastructure projects, 2 commercial and service housing projects, 1 agricultural project and 33 livestock projects.
In 2024, Gia Lai has 17 projects approved for investment with a total registered capital of VND 1,496 billion, a decrease of 29 projects compared to 2023. Of which, processing industry has 9 projects, livestock has 7 projects...
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Phuong - Delegate of Gia Lai Provincial People's Council raised the issue that some projects, although granted investment certificates by the province, were not implemented. Some projects were implemented in a slow and ineffective manner.
In particular, no livestock projects have started in 2024. Is the reason due to the financial capacity of investors and businesses or the investment environment of the province or the lack of responsibility of implementing officials?
Clearing the mechanism, strictly handling harassing officials
Responding to questions, Mr. Rah Lan Chung - Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses faced financial difficulties, at a time when the law was in the process of being completed.
Livestock projects are delayed due to land law issues, different interpretations of legal documents, and environmental impact assessment procedures. In some localities, the density of livestock farms is so high that new project proposals must be stopped according to legal regulations.
Gia Lai province has planned 31 industrial clusters, currently putting 17 into operation. However, many planned land areas are under the management of the Vietnam Rubber Industry Group.
In the transfer of land and assets to the locality, there is no consensus or agreement between the province and the corporation. In the near future, it is necessary to sit down and discuss to resolve the issue.
Regarding the investment environment, Chairman of Gia Lai Province Rah Lan Chung acknowledged that recently there has been a phenomenon of department officials shirking responsibility, avoiding responsibility, and lacking determination and working with businesses to perform their duties.
In the coming time, the People's Committee of Gia Lai province will resolutely handle individuals and organizations that avoid responsibility, cause difficulties, and harass investors.
"The province aims to build an open and friendly relationship with the business community through organizing coffee and dialogue sessions to listen. From there, we can remove difficulties and obstacles for businesses and promote investment projects," said Mr. Rah Lan Chung.
Currently, investors are surveying, interested, and looking for investment opportunities in 77 projects in the province. Coffee chat sessions will connect the government and businesses more closely.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Truong Van Dat - Standing Vice Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Council emphasized: "The Provincial People's Committee needs to direct and review departments, branches and units to reduce administrative procedures. During the operation process, if there are redundant procedures that cause difficulties for businesses, they should be proposed to be abolished."
According to Mr. Dat, administrative reform must be carried out in the spirit of streamlining, creating and serving the people effectively.
"In particular, transparency in administrative procedures. Only then, by 2025, Gia Lai province's investment environment will be complete and favorable for businesses," said Mr. Dat.
