Deputy PM underscores need to accelerate reform

Nhan Dan/VNA - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said stronger efforts are needed in administrative reforms of investment, construction and land policies, streamlining processes and creating favourable conditions for locals and enterprises.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc

During a January 2 meeting with relevant ministries and sectors on the administrative reforms of investment, construction and land, Deputy PM Phuc pointed out that some inconsistencies are still present in a number of laws, like the Laws on Investment, Enterprises and Construction, causing difficulties for management agencies and businesses.

Administrative procedures remain complicated and redundant, he noted, adding that the ‘one-stop’ mechanism has not been implemented effectively, describing it as ‘one door with numerous locks’.

The deputy PM urged all sectors and levels to up the quality of staff involved in the work, while enhancing supervision and transparency.

He also demanded that ministries, sectors and localities work together to build a list of required procedures and lead times for each procedure.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Natural Resources must look at the shortcomings and limitations of all legal documents on land, planning and investment, while working closely with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to make proposals on necessary adjustments by the second quarter of this year.

During the meeting, representatives from ministries and sectors admitted there were shortcomings in administrative procedures.

MPI Deputy Minister Dang Huy Dong said the results of a review on the ministry’s administrative regulations relating to investment, construction and land show that investors have to follow 18 different procedures in the fields of land, construction and environment to get permission to implement a project.

He proposed that in order to simplify administrative procedures, it is necessary to complete the ‘one-stop’ mechanism, allowing investors to submit documents to just one location.