Over 1.14 trillion VND (49.5 million USD) have been disbursed in the southern province of Long An since the beginning of this year, or 21.9 percent of the target, equivalent to 65.7 percent recorded in the same period last year, reported the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.
LongAn (VNA) – Over 1.14 trillion VND (49.5 million USD) have beendisbursed in the southern province of Long An since the beginning of this year,or 21.9 percent of the target, equivalent to 65.7 percent recorded in the sameperiod last year, reported the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.
Directorof the department Huynh Van Son said the province allocated over 5.2 trillionVND to projects this year, more than 3.5 trillion VND of which are managed by theprovince and the remaining by districts.
Thesum was used for major socio-economic development and breakthrough programmes,and key works.
Theprovince also earmarked capital to deal with social welfare and nationaldefence-security issues, as well as cope with climate change. Beneficiary projectsmust be in the list of mid-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025period.
Toimprove the efficiency of public investment in remaining months of this year,Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Ut asked districtauthorities stepping up online bidding and disbursement, ensuring openness,transparency, fairness and efficiency in line with the law.
Thelocality will also continue effectively dealing with difficulties in sꦗiteclearance, compensation and offer support in resettlement, particularly inmajor projects, he said./.
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In Long An (Photo: Long An newspaper) 
