Tam Hung Commune in Hanoi Achieves Results with Two-Tier Local Government Model

One year after implementing a two-tier local government model, Tam Hung Commune in Hanoi has achieved significant results in land acquisition, infrastructure development, and social security. The commune has efficiently managed its affairs by shifting from administrative management to development governance, focusing on clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Following the implementation of the two-tier model, Tam Hung Commune prioritized land management and construction order, convening meetings with all party branch secretaries and village chiefs to accurately grasp the situation. Specific responsibilities were assigned to officials, leading to prompt action against violations, including unauthorized construction on agricultural land and illegal changes in land use. This decisive approach has stabilized the local situation from the outset. Currently, the commune is spearheading 272 projects in infrastructure, culture, education, environment, and urban embellishment under the principle of "proactive management, efficient investment, and serving the people." Completed projects include the Tam Hung A Kindergarten, Song Khe Village Cultural House, and the road connecting Provincial Road 427 to the southern development axis, contributing to improved regional transportation and socio-economic development. Furthermore, several key projects are being synchronously implemented in Tam Hung Commune, such as the Ring Road 4 – Hanoi Capital Region, My Hung – Cienco 5 New Urban Area, the People's Security Academy (second campus), and the Hanoi International Sports City. These initiatives involve early community engagement, explaining policies, and mobilizing consensus, ensuring a balance between development needs and residents' legitimate rights. The Hanoi International Sports City project, spanning over 1,300 hectares, has largely completed land acquisition due to high resident support. Beyond land acquisition, the commune is actively inviting vocational schools and businesses to provide job training and facilitate sustainable employment transitions for residents amidst urban development. The first vocational training course is scheduled to launch in July, aiming to create long-term livelihoods. The commune's leadership and operational methods have transitioned from administrative management to development governance, with tasks assigned based on the "six clear principles and one consistent flow" approach. Progress is monitored monthly and weekly, with heads of departments held accountable for results. The leadership has particularly focused on tackling complex issues in land management, land acquisition, complaint resolution, construction order, public investment, and administrative reform. While acknowledging achievements, the commune also candidly assesses that the new model is still in its first year. Challenges remain, including a heavy workload, insufficient staffing, inadequate facilities, and a need for deeper specialized expertise in certain areas. Some officials are still adapting to new responsibilities. "In the next phase, Tam Hung Commune's approach to governance and serving the people will continue to innovate. We will shift from administrative thinking to development governance, from experience-based operation to data-driven operation, and from management by administrative boundaries to management by development space," affirmed Bui Van Sang, Secretary of the Tam Hung Commune Party Committee. Source: Nhan Dan