Buon Me Thuot to become economic hub

Nguyen Dinh Trung, Secretary of Dak Lak Party Committee, said, "The draft provincial master plan proposes development that effectively utilises Dak Lak's strengths and potential to build a rich and successful province at the centre of the Central Highlands' economy."

"Good provincial planning in the implementation process will be the foundation and guideline for successful development," added Trung.

The province is located in the centre of the Central Highlands and, according to the council, has large areas suitable for agricultural development and huge potential for tourism and renewable energy projects. The goal by 2030 is for local people's quality of life to have risen to the average level of the rest of the country through rapid and sustainable socioeconomic development focusing on a green and circular economy, while maintaining and promoting local cultural identities.

"We will continue to maintain a high level of investment; restructure towards sustainable development; provide funding for sci-tech; and significantly improve the quality of health, culture, sports, and education and training." said Trung.

The average annual growth rate of GRDP in the province for the period 2021 - 2030 is expected to be 11 per cent.

Dak Lak has the potential to become a unique and attractive destination for domestic and international tourists, and Buon Ma Thuot will be a development hub for the entire Central Highlands region, integrating and linking in all directions with the region, the country, and the world.

Buon Ho will develop as the centre of politics, economy, culture, sci-tech, and tourism in the northern area of the province, while Ea Kar town will be the central urban area in the province's east, the third economic focal point behind Buon Ma Thuot and Buon Ho.

Minister of Planning and Investment, and chairman of the council, Nguyen Chi Dung said, "The plan shows the initiative and aspiration of the region to grow in a positive direction and set high goals."

“Resolution No.23-NQ/TW of the Politburo determines that Dak Lak has a highly strategic position concerning national defence, culture, and as an economic hub for the Central Highlands," emphasised Dung. "There are two large objectives on Dak Lak's shoulders, which are to develop the economy in harmony with local culture, society, and environment, and to be an example for the whole Central Highlands region."

The minister proclaimed that the planning met the requirements of the Law on Planning, and the strategic environmental assessment basically met the requirements of the Law on Environmental protection.