Immediately eliminate the situation of "laying carpets above, spreading nails below", term thinking

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that perfecting institutions to serve innovation must go hand in hand with effective implementation and strict monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Immediately eliminate the situation of "spreading the carpet above, scattering nails below" and the mindset of tenure and jealousy.

Scientists complain about taking too long because of procedures

On the morning of January 13, General Secretary To Lam attended and directed the national conference on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, which was held online at 15,345 locations nationwide.

General Secretary To Lam gave a speech at the conference (Photo: VNA).

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that our Party and State always consider science and technology as the decisive factor and foundation for the country's sustainable development.

Since the 4th Congress, science and technology have been identified as a revolution and now a top national policy. Many important resolutions have been issued, bringing positive results, contributing to the development of the country as it is today.

Looking at it as a whole, the General Secretary pointed out that the results of implementing the Central Resolutions have not achieved the set goals, have not been as expected, and have not met development requirements.

There are still many shortcomings, limitations, barriers, and bottlenecks that are hindering the development of science and technology from institutions, mechanisms, policies, laws, to resources and means.

Scientists also complained that the procedure took too long (about 50%).

Research topics are not groundbreaking and results cannot be measured; Resources and funding for research and development are still low, less than 0.7% of GDP, while the average of developed countries is 2%, and in some countries it is 5%...

The main reason for the lack of success of the Central Resolutions lies in the implementation.

Resolution 57 does not replace previous resolutions but can be considered a "Resolution to liberate scientific thinking", "Resolution to implement Resolutions", "Resolution of action" with very specific goals, innovating thinking and working methods.

Thereby, realizing policies, removing barriers, liberating capacity to promote breakthroughs in science, technology development, innovation and digital transformation, creating a foundation for strong national development in the new era.

Replace weak leaders immediately , do not let the country miss the opportunity to develop

To effectively and promptly implement the Resolution, the General Secretary emphasized the first point of view that it is necessary to always thoroughly consider investment in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as a long-term strategy, accepting delays and risks in implementation.

"Consider this an investment, and investment means accepting both wins and losses. Consider data as a new resource, the "air and light" of the new era, and new means of production; digital transformation is a tool to innovate production and business methods, and innovate productive forces.

Innovation is the "magic wand" to achieve sustainable prosperity, in which scientists hold the central position," the General Secretary said, emphasizing that breakthroughs must be made in both natural sciences and social sciences, which are endless spaces with many wildernesses and many opportunities for intellectuals, scientists, and workers to turn "stones into rice".

Overview of the conference (Photo: VNA).

The General Secretary stated that it is necessary to unify awareness and action. Determining that science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation are strategic tasks of the entire Party, people and army.

"The Central Committee has set an example in action with the accompanying Action Program being thoroughly implemented today. Party committees and authorities at all levels need to concretize the Resolution with practical plans, taking implementation results as criteria for emulation and reward evaluation," the General Secretary requested.

All tasks will be monitored and evaluated regularly; good performance will be rewarded, slow performance or mistakes will be criticized and handled. Weak and irresponsible leaders will be replaced immediately, not letting the country miss out on development opportunities.

Party committees, authorities and units need to make specific plans, closely following the goals of Resolution 57, with clear tasks, specific assignments, completion times and measurable results. Right in 2025, it is necessary to select and solve very fundamental problems, creating a foundation for the 2026-2030 period, creating a boost for new labor productivity, and creating trust for society.

The General Secretary suggested that it is necessary to urgently perfect institutions and policies. In 2025, as soon as possible, we must complete the amendment, supplementation or promulgation of new legal regulations, policy mechanisms, and remove all bottlenecks and barriers to the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The Politburo has directed to innovate the law-making process, ensuring flexibility and efficiency. This spirit will be institutionalized in the Law amending the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents, which is expected to be approved by the National Assembly soon.

The Government Party Committee needs to coordinate with the National Assembly Party Delegation to direct the timely implementation of the construction of 27 laws and 19 decrees in 2025, ensuring the institutionalization of Resolution 57 of the Politburo and the early issuance of guiding documents so that new regulations can soon be put into practice.

"Perfecting institutions must go hand in hand with effective implementation, with a strict monitoring and evaluation mechanism, especially for the team of implementing officials. Immediately eliminate the situation of "spreading carpets above, scattering nails below" and eliminate the mindset of tenure, jealousy, or egalitarianism," he requested.

In the first quarter of 2025, the restructuring of science and technology organizations must be completed.

At the same time, The General Secretary pointed out that the science and technology apparatus must be urgently reorganized. In the first quarter of 2025, the reorganization of science and technology organizations must be completed; key investments must be focused on developing strong research organizations.

Have a specific plan to build high-quality human resources, especially science and technology talents.

Deploy breakthrough solutions to attract leading technology corporations and attract Vietnamese and foreign technology talents to work.

Procedures related to this issue must be more transparent, even more competitive compared to other countries to attract.

Consider removing business conditions that are no longer suitable to the new requirements of Resolution 57.

The State can pilot a number of institutes or schools to invite outside experts to be leaders, especially from the overseas Vietnamese community, who understand Vietnamese culture well, have grown up in developed countries, are knowledgeable about expertise and management, and have extensive international connections.

Calculate the formation of a Chief Architect or General Engineer mechanism for the implementation of large projects on science, technology and digital transformation of an interdisciplinary nature; establish a National Institute for standards and inspection for research, testing, evaluation and inspection of products and services.

The State facilitates the establishment of private research institutes, supports procedures, encourages them with taxes and credits, invites foreign experts to work, and creates all conditions for smooth operations.

Allocate at least 3% of the budget for science and technology development

The General Secretary noted that it is necessary to prioritize budget allocation for science and technology to be worthy of being a breakthrough national policy.

"Arrange the budget for science and technology, R&D, establish science and technology funds, encourage the formation of venture capital funds, angel funds, start-up funds, innovation funds... Research the mechanism for the "public investment - private management" model, ensuring that scientists have the right to be proactive in research and technology application," according to the General Secretary.

In 2025, the first year of implementing Resolution 57, the Government needs to innovate the budget allocation plan for science, technology development, innovation and national digital transformation. It is recommended that the Government allocate at least 3% of the budget to carry out this task and continue to increase the spending ratio for science and technology to 2% of GDP in the next 5 years.

The General Secretary requested that this policy be announced soon and instructions on convenient implementation procedures be provided, and that plans and projects be reviewed and adjusted to ensure compliance with Resolution 57, to avoid waste, and to focus on effective and targeted investment.

At the same time, thoroughly reform the process of allocating, managing and settling funds, eliminating the "request-grant" mechanism and cumbersome procedures to optimize resources and encourage creativity.

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