The preparation of documents for submission to the 14th National Party Congress has seen many innovations and breakthroughs compared with previous terms. Accompanying the draft political report is the draft action programme for implementing the resolution.

In the past, Party committees often issued resolutions first, while authorities at the same level later developed implementation plans. These two stages were largely separated, sometimes leading to inconsistencies between policy direction and action, and especially slowing the process of translating the Party committees’ directives into reality.

Preparing the political report and the action programme simultaneously not only shortens the time required for leadership and implementation but, more importantly, fundamentally renews the process of issuing and implementing resolutions, closely linking thinking with action.

In the article “Forward! Total victory will be ours!”, published immediately after the successful conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress, General Secretary To Lam stressed that every sound policy, once issued, must be implemented with tenfold determination and a hundredfold action in practice. Political resolve must reach the highest level, efforts must be maximised, and actions must be carried out with the greatest decisiveness, an imperative arising from the nation’s will and its aspiration for development.

For a long time, many opinions have held that the organisation of implementing resolutions has been weak and slow, with a considerable delay. This time, the approach has immediately addressed that delay. The action programme not only helps cadres, Party members and people from all walks of life gain a deeper and more concrete understanding of the viewpoints and guiding principles of the Central Committee, but also enables them to clearly visualise the path ahead.

Authorities at all levels, sectors and relevant agencies clearly understand their responsibilities, enabling them to take the initiative in advising and organising implementation. Inspection, supervision and the urging of implementation also become clearer in terms of responsibilities and tasks, making it easier to conduct checks, detect violations and limitations, and take timely corrective measures.

Thus, the simultaneous drafting of the two aforementioned documents clearly reflects a renewed and more scientific and practical approach to the Party’s leadership methods. It can be regarded as a model for Party committees at all levels in translating the resolutions of Party congresses for the 2025-2030 term and the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress into specialised resolutions.

When the two-tier model of local government is implemented, with expanded development space and significant changes in the functions, duties and nature of the activities of Party organisations, especially at the commune and ward levels, such renewal becomes even more urgent and unavoidable.

“Correct policy is the source of victory. Yet from that source to real victory there must be organisation and struggle. Once the policy is correct, the success or failure of that policy depends on how the work is organised, on the selection of cadres, and on inspection. If these three aspects are carried out superficially, even the most correct policy will be useless.”

--- President Ho Chi Minh ---

Right from the drafting stage, when a resolution is being formulated, feasible solutions must already be considered, and potential difficulties arising in the course of implementation must be anticipated.

In this way, Party committees must not only immerse themselves in the realities of life and clearly feel its every pulse, but must also remain clear-headed, standing above that reality to discern its direction and trends of movement in order to make accurate forecasts of the situation. They must clearly understand the impacts and relationships between the resolution and other issues so that related fields can be handled in a harmonious and coordinated manner. This will help ensure that the action programme for implementing the resolution contains solutions that are most closely aligned with reality.

Conversely, when forecasts closely match the situation and the real capacity of Party organisations, it will help ensure that the objectives and tasks set out in the resolution are more feasible, thereby overcoming the tendency towards subjectivism and voluntarism in setting future directions.

The closer a resolution is to the issues that concern the people, and the more accurately it addresses the pressing problems of daily life, the stronger the social momentum it will create for implementation. When people see that a resolution directly resolves their legitimate interests and removes the difficulties they face every day, they will actively participate, accompany and supervise its implementation. Party resolutions on the development of agriculture, farmers and rural areas that have been implemented decisively and effectively by localities are the clearest evidence. Conversely, if a resolution is issued but detached from reality, with general and vague goals and solutions, it will not only be difficult to implement but will also erode trust and create a sense of indifference in implementation.