Northwestern sustainable development facilitated
VGP - Focal resources should be allocated for the Northwestern region to make better plans on tapping forest land, mineral resources, and aquaculture for its sustainable development, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on September 29.
Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (L) and Mr. Lê Hồng Anh (R) co-chaired the meeting – Photo: VGP |
In the last 6 years, GDP of the Northwestern region averaged 11.5% a year with the rate in 2010 increasing 1.9 times against 2004. IGDP per capita reached VND 12.2 million a year in the 6-year period.
In 2010, the proportions of agriculture, industry and service were 28.7% (down 15.2% against 2004), 34% (up 6.1%), and 37.2% (up 1.1%), respectively.
Increases in investment in the region have resulted in better transport, electricity, irrigation networks, improved education, training, science and technology, and ensured security and defense.
By Ngọc Vân