Accelerating the implementation of National Target Programmes

National Target Programmes (NTPs) are providing important resources to promote socio-economic development, achieve sustainable poverty reduction and improve living standards in Tuyen Quang. However, capital disbursement remains below expectations, with several projects progressing slowly. The province is therefore stepping up efforts to address bottlenecks and strengthen the accountability of authorities and sectors during the final two months of 2026.

The 1-kilometre concrete road in Suoi Dong Hamlet, Vinh Tuy Commune, has recently been completed using funding from the 2021–2025 National Target Programme.

In recent years, the province has mobilised and integrated various resources to invest in infrastructure, support production development and improve livelihoods, particularly in remote areas and ethnic minority communities. According to the Department of Finance, as of the end of September 2026, the total state budget investment capital carried forward from 2025 to 2026 for the NTPs exceeded VND 969.2 billion. Of this amount, nearly VND 498.8 billion had been disbursed, equivalent to 51.5%. Meanwhile, of the more than VND 891.8 billion in recurrent expenditure carried forward to 2026, nearly VND 579.8 billion had been disbursed, reaching 65%.

Disbursement rates vary considerably among the programmes. Notably, investment capital disbursement under the Sustainable Poverty Reduction Programme stood at just 43.1%, while recurrent expenditure disbursement under the New Rural Development Programme reached only 27.6%. Across the province, eight communes recorded investment capital disbursement rates below the overall average of 47%. These included Vinh Tuy at 10.81%, Giap Trung at 14.3% and Pa Vai Su at 12.8%. The main reasons include difficulties in site clearance, investment procedures, fluctuations in construction material prices, limited project management experience at commune level, and challenges in transferring project documents and responsibilities following administrative restructuring.

In response, the province has instructed departments, sectors, project owners and local authorities to review each project, identify outstanding workloads and obstacles, and clearly assign responsibilities to relevant units. They are also required to coordinate closely to resolve difficulties and accelerate construction, acceptance and payment procedures. At Tan Trao University, three construction projects under the NTP on Socio-economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas, with a total investment of more than VND 157.6 billion, are being expedited. Several work items have reached over 95% completion.

For the 2026–2030 period, the central government has allocated more than VND 6.049 trillion to the province for the three NTPs. In 2026 alone, the assigned public investment capital plan exceeds VND 460.6 billion. The province aims to achieve disbursement rates of over 75% by October 31, over 90% by November 30, and 100% by December 31, 2026, for projects specifically targeted for accelerated implementation.

Alongside efforts to meet disbursement targets, the province is prioritising the allocation of funds to the right beneficiaries and focusing on essential infrastructure and production models that generate sustainable livelihoods. It is also strengthening guidance for grassroots authorities, improving project management capacity and enhancing investment supervision. These measures aim to ensure the effective use of NTP resources, accelerate the completion of projects and deliver tangible benefits to local communities, contributing to sustainable poverty reduction and improved living standards.

Trang Tam