Hai Phong to Consolidate Over 3,000 Villages and Residential Groups

Hai Phong is undertaking a significant administrative overhaul, consolidating more than 3,000 villages and residential groups. The city aims to create a more streamlined and efficient local governance structure, which it believes will foster economic and social development.

The current administrative landscape includes 3,068 villages and residential groups. A review found that 2,116 of these do not meet the minimum household size requirements set by the government. Specifically, 654 villages have 400 or more households, and 316 residential groups exceed 550 households.

Local authorities have submitted their proposed consolidation plans, and the city is finalizing a comprehensive strategy for approval. The reorganization is expected to reduce the number of non-professional staff, leading to budget savings that can be redirected to development projects. The city emphasizes that the administrative boundaries of the commune level will remain unchanged, and the process will minimize the disruption of existing communities.

Hai Phong officials consider this consolidation a key task for building a more effective and responsive local government. The process will also involve strengthening Party organizations and socio-political groups, ensuring infrastructure supports residents' daily lives.