SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION IN THE INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION CONTEXT TODAY

Abstract

The Northeast is considered a particularly important strategic region in terms of politics, economy and national security and defense, including the provinces (Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Can, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh…). It is home to many ethnic minorities with rich and unique traditional cultural values. During the development process, especially in the renovation years, ethnic minorities in the Northeastern provinces have united, attached and jointly developed socio-economic, hunger eradication and poverty alleviation, create livelihoods, step by step create positive changes in all aspects of social life. Despite many advantages, the Northeastern provinces are still one of the poorest regions compared to other regions in the whole country. In the past years, our Party and State have promulgated many guidelines and policies prioritizing socio-economic development in ethnic minority area in general and the Northeastern region in particular. As a result, the socio-economic in the Northeastern mountainous region has achieved important results. However, in the development process, many problems have arisen in the socio-economic field, directly affecting the poverty reduction for ethnic minorities in the Northeastern region. Therefore, in the coming time, it is necessary to have appropriate and timely solutions to promote sustainable economic development in this region so that the Northeastern region can be fully integrated into the world economy.