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Summary of Can Tho City Development Strategy

Core Content

This document outlines the City Development Strategy (CDS) for Can Tho City, focusing on its transformation from an agriculturally based city to a high-tech, service-oriented, and environmentally sustainable urban center within the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam. The strategy is structured around six key themes: Economic Development, Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Protection, Poverty Alleviation, Human Resource Development, Financial Resources, and Urban Governance and Institutions. The report also includes a vision statement, strategic overview, and detailed action plans, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.

Main Vision Statement

Can Tho City aims to become:

• A dynamic development center for the Mekong Delta Region and the southern part of Vietnam.
• A riverside city with a multi-center system that includes:
  • High-tech industry, trade, services, and tourism.
  • A science and technology center linked to healthcare and education.
  • A communications hub for the region.
• A city with high living and environmental standards.

Strategic Overview

1. Existing Situation and Development Stage

• Can Tho has been a Class 1 City since 2004, with a mix of urban and rural areas.
• The city's economic structure is still largely based on agriculture, contributing 17.4% of GDP in 2005, but it provides 52% of employment.
• The service sector is the largest contributor to GDP, at 44.51% in 2005.
• Population is projected to increase to 1.78 million by 2020.
• Urbanization rate is about 19% as of 2005.

2. Can Tho's Role in the Mekong Delta Region

• Can Tho is the focal point for trade and economic development in the Mekong Delta.
• The city is expected to become a center for industry, commerce, services, and tourism.
• It will also serve as a center for education, culture, and science.
• Emphasis is placed on improving infrastructure, healthcare, and educational facilities.

3. Socio-Economic Development

• Economic growth is projected to accelerate, with GDP growth rates increasing from 16% (2006) to 18% (2016-2020), averaging 17% up to 2020.
• Income per capita is expected to rise from 681 USD (2005) to 4,611 USD (2020).
• Human Development Index (HDI) is projected to increase from 0.74 to 0.90.
• The service sector is expected to remain stable at around 40% of GDP, while the industrial sector will rise to 53.8% by 2020.

4. SWOT Analysis

• Strengths:

  • Strategic location in the Mekong Delta.
  • Natural landscape supports sustainability.
  • Improved urban infrastructure.
  • Rapid growth in local and regional economies.
  • Presence of a national-level university.
  • Secure public finances with a surplus in development expenditure.
  • Emerging financial sector.

• Weaknesses:

  • Relatively low per capita income.
  • Limited infrastructure in non-central areas.
  • Flooding risks in some districts.
  • Informal housing and slow upgrading.
  • High poverty and unemployment.
  • Low skill levels in the labor force.
  • Administrative and institutional barriers.
  • Inadequate IT support for governance.

• Opportunities:

  • Development of regional and international transport infrastructure (e.g., port, bridge).
  • Potential for eco-tourism and high-tech industries.
  • Opportunities to build on research and education.
  • Support from the financial sector for capital mobilization.

• Threats:

  • Competition from HCMC and other southern provinces.
  • Risk of increasing urban-rural development gaps.
  • Environmental degradation from urban expansion.
  • Displacement of agricultural workers.
  • Potential impact of WTO accession on agricultural exports.
  • Pressure on urban infrastructure from population growth.

Key Objectives

• Transition to a high-tech and service-based economy.
• Develop industrial clusters and zones, especially in rural and agricultural areas.
• Enhance urban infrastructure and environmental protection.
• Improve healthcare and education systems.
• Increase income and living standards of poor households.
• Reduce income and development gaps between urban and rural areas.
• Build a skilled labor force through vocational training and higher education.
• Strengthen financial systems to attract investment and support growth.
• Improve urban governance and administrative systems with a focus on e-government and decentralization.

Key Themes with Strategic Objectives

Theme 1: Economic Development

• Existing Situation: Economic growth has been rapid but not sufficient to drive the entire region.
• Objective: Use transportation links to build a regional industrial, commercial, and financial center.
• Drivers: Focus on high-tech and value-added industries, information technology, and education and research.
• Challenges: Limited investment, low skill levels, and need for infrastructure integration.
• Priorities: Develop industrial zones, tourism, and high-tech sectors; improve rural industrial potential.

Theme 2: Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Protection

• General Objectives: Develop modern urban infrastructure and protect the environment.
• Technical Infrastructure: Improve transportation, power, and water supply.
• Social Infrastructure: Expand education, healthcare, and public services.
• Environmental Protection: Focus on surface water quality, flood management, and sustainable urban development.

Theme 3: Poverty Alleviation

• Existing Situation: Poverty and unemployment remain high.
• Key Objectives: Improve living standards, employment opportunities, and access to services.
• Development Orientation: Focus on vocational training, small business development, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Solutions: Provide affordable housing, support for small businesses, and improve access to primary services.

Theme 4: Human Resource Development

• Existing Situation: A large labor force but with low skill levels.
• Key Objectives: Build a skilled and qualified workforce.
• Labor Demand: Increase demand for high-tech and service sectors.
• Limitations: Need for vocational training and higher education to meet future labor market needs.

Theme 5: Financial Resources

• Existing Situation: Financial sector is emerging.
• Key Objectives: Strengthen financial systems to attract FDI and private investment.
• Development Pre-requisites: Improve investment climate, financial management capacity, and public-private partnerships.

Theme 6: Urban Governance and Institutions

• Existing Situation: Administrative procedures are being simplified, but IT capacity is still limited.
• Key Objectives: Improve governance, coordination, and public service delivery.
• Development Pre-requisites: Develop e-government systems, modern administrative structures, and institutional reforms.

Prioritized Programmes and Projects

• Economic Development: Establish industrial clusters, processing zones, and high-tech industries.
• Infrastructure and Environment: Improve transportation, water management, and urban planning.
• Poverty Alleviation: Expand affordable housing, vocational training, and healthcare access.
• Human Resources: Develop education and training systems, particularly vocational and tertiary education.
• Financial Resources: Strengthen financial institutions, improve investment climate, and mobilize private capital.
• Urban Governance: Implement e-government systems, improve administrative efficiency, and decentralize decision-making.

Action Plans

• Each theme has a dedicated action plan to guide implementation.
• Plans are structured to align with economic growth, infrastructure development, poverty reduction, human resource development, financial mobilization, and governance improvement.

Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks

• Frameworks are provided for each of the six key themes to ensure progress tracking and strategic alignment.
• These frameworks include indicators, data collection methods, and performance benchmarks.

Appendices

• The report includes appendices that provide detailed data, charts, and tables to support the analysis and planning.
• These appendices include GDP growth rates, population projections, and economic structure transitions.

Conclusion

The CDS for Can Tho City aims to transform the city into a modern, sustainable, and economically vibrant urban center that supports both regional and national development. It emphasizes economic diversification, infrastructure improvement, poverty reduction, and institutional reform. The strategy is built on strategic location, natural resources, and existing growth momentum, with a clear focus on long-term sustainability and equitable development.