New rural construction in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province

Building new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province according to criteria, clarifying the achieved results, existing limitations and causes leading to the limitations. Combining theory and practice, the thesis proposes basic directions and main solutions to build new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province until 2020.

- Research tasks :

+ Systematize theoretical issues on new rural construction in socio-economic development of provincial localities.

+ Based on identifying the potentials along with the advantages and difficulties affecting the process of building new rural areas in Bac Ninh province; assessing the current status of building new rural areas in the local socio-economic development according to 11 contents (19 criteria), identifying the achieved results, limitations as well as the causes leading to those limitations.

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+ Directions and solutions for new rural construction in socio-economic development of Bac Ninh province until 2020.

3. Subject and scope of the thesis research

- Research object : new rural construction in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province. Specifically: the relationship between new rural construction and socio-economic development. In that relationship, socio-economic is the decisive factor in new rural construction. On the contrary, new rural has a positive impact on socio-economic, creating an environment and conditions to promote socio-economic development.

Nowadays, the relationship between new rural construction and socio-economic development is closer than ever. Stable, fast and sustainable socio-economic development plays a decisive role in new rural construction; new rural construction creates an environment and conditions for fast and sustainable socio-economic development. Therefore, it is necessary to properly resolve the relationship between new rural construction and socio-economic development in accordance with each specific condition and historical period in each locality.

- Research scope :

+ Regarding content : the thesis studies the theory and practice of new rural construction in socio-economic development. In particular, it focuses on clarifying the relationship between new rural construction and socio-economic development.

+ About space : thesis researches new rural construction in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province.

+ About time : The thesis researches new rural construction in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province from 2010 to present.

4. Theoretical basis and research methods of the thesis

4.1. Theoretical basis of the thesis

The thesis is researched based on the basic viewpoints of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh's thought and documents of the Party and State of Vietnam on new rural construction and socio-economic development. The policies and directions for new rural construction and socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province; directives and resolutions of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Committee of Bac Ninh province, summary reports, statistical data of agencies, departments, branches and sectors of the province; scientific works related to the topic that have been published; experiences in new rural construction in socio-economic development of some similar localities and results of related practical surveys and research are the theoretical and practical basis of the thesis.

4.2. Research method of the thesis

Based on the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, the thesis focuses on using specific methods of Marxist-Leninist political economy, which are the method of scientific abstraction, combining logic with history; analysis with synthesis; comparative statistics... In which, the method of scientific abstraction is used and thoroughly implemented throughout the thesis. On the basis of making scientific and reasonable assumptions, the thesis focuses on clarifying the research object in each specific context and condition in order to clarify the essence and nature of economics.

- The social aspects of the new rural construction process in socio-economic development in general, in Bac Ninh province in particular; clarifying their similarities and differences with other new rural construction processes... to ensure inheritance and development

development and adherence to the socialist orientation of the economy. Methods of combining logic with history, analysis with synthesis, comparative statistics... are used in the studies; especially analyzing the practical experience of building new rural areas of some similar localities and the current status of building new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province in recent times.

5. New scientific contributions of the thesis

- Systematize and clarify some scientific bases on new rural areas, new rural construction in socio-economic development at the provincial level; on that basis, clarify the contents and trends of new rural construction in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province.

- Assess the current situation and identify new issues arising in the construction of new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province.

- Proposing basic directions and main solutions to build new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province until 2020.

6. Theoretical and practical significance of the thesis

6.1. Theoretical significance of the thesis

The thesis has systematized the theory, clearly and correctly presented the important role, content and position of the New Rural Development Program and its impact on socio-economic development in the whole country in general and in Bac Ninh province in particular.

6.2. Practical significance of the thesis

The thesis correctly assesses the current situation, the issues raised in the process of implementing the New Rural Development Program and its impact on socio-economic development in recent times; thereby drawing lessons, proposing basic directions and solutions to build new rural areas in socio-economic development in Bac Ninh province.

7. Structure of the thesis

The thesis includes: introduction; 4 chapters, 11 sections; conclusion; list of author's published research works related to the thesis topic; list of references and appendix.

Chapter 1

OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH RELATED TO THE TOPIC

Agricultural and rural development and solving farmers' problems are topics that attract the research attention of many scholars at home and abroad. Regarding the topic of new rural construction in socio-economic development, there have been many scientific works, reference books, theses, dissertations, articles, and magazines that deal with many different perspectives.

1.1. FOREIGN STUDIES ON AGRICULTURE, RURAL AREA, FARMERS AND NEW RURAL AREA CONSTRUCTION

There are many typical research works on this issue through various

different stages, typically:

The book “Agricultural policy in developing countries” by Frans Elltis [31] raised the basic issues of agricultural policy in developing countries through theoretical research and practical research in many countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The book mentioned issues of regional development policy, input and output support policies for agricultural production, agricultural trade policy, and issues arising in the urbanization process. It is particularly noteworthy that this work examined the agriculture of developing countries in the process of shifting to commodity production associated with the development of agricultural trade in the world; at the same time, it raised successful and failed models in agricultural and rural development and solving farmers' problems.

The work "Some issues of agriculture, farmers, rural areas in countries and Vietnam" by Benedict J.tria Kerrkvliet, Jamesscott, collected and introduced by Nguyen Ngoc and Do Duc Dinh [40], studied the role and characteristics of farmers, rural institutions in some countries in the world and the initial results in the study of traditional villages in Vietnam.

The notable points of this work have reference value for solving the problems of our country's current rural development policy such as: the future of small farms, farmers with science, farmers' ideology, forms of land ownership, rural evolution models in rice-growing agricultural countries.

Le The Cuong, in his article, “The practice of modernizing agriculture with Chinese characteristics and lessons learned for Vietnam” [19], analyzed the key contents from the practice of the path of “modernizing agriculture with Chinese characteristics”, on that basis, drew lessons for rural development in our country. The lessons were pointed out by the author on basic issues such as: promoting propaganda work, creating a clear change to more deeply perceive the role and significance of industrialization and modernization of agriculture and rural areas in the entire political system, especially the main subjects are residents in agricultural and rural areas; promoting innovation and perfecting policy mechanisms, innovating agricultural and rural economic mechanisms, implementing synchronously, seriously and drastically the policies and programs for agricultural and rural development issued; promoting the development of human resources quality, technical resources of schools, institutes and agricultural research centers; developing applied scientific research; Build, support and develop agricultural and rural economic organizations and promote investment capital in agriculture.

The MISPA 2006 project with the issue of "Theory and practice of building socialist new countryside" translated by Cu Ngoc Huong [88] studied the issue of building socialist new countryside in China from many aspects. From the formation of the concept, context, connotation, and implementation significance of the cause of building socialist new countryside. The work synthesizes multi-dimensional opinions of domestic scholars on issues that need further research such as the theoretical system of building socialist new countryside; goals, evaluation standards and the system of indicators for evaluating the process of building socialist new countryside; the system of indicators

Assessing the process of building a socialist new countryside and selecting indicators for each region; Scope, focus and options for building a new countryside; theories, principles, methods and assurance of implementing plans for building a new countryside; management institutions, capital allocation mechanisms, economic efficiency assessment indicators, monitoring mechanisms and assurance mechanisms for building a new countryside... In general, the research results have useful reference value when approaching the experiences of countries in the process of building a new countryside.

1.2. DOMESTIC STUDIES ON AGRICULTURE, RURAL AREA, FARMERS AND NEW RURAL AREA CONSTRUCTION

Nguyen Van Bich, in the book "Agriculture and rural areas of Vietnam after twenty years of renovation - Past and present" [5] has comprehensively reviewed the history of agricultural, rural and farmer development in our country in the 20th century, especially the 20 years of renovation. The research content is structured according to the following stages: first, agriculture; Vietnamese rural areas under the colonial and semi-feudal regime (1901 - 1945); second, Vietnamese agriculture and rural areas from the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country (1945 - 1975); third, Vietnamese agriculture and rural areas after the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country, when the whole country entered the period of building the material and technical foundations of socialism (1976 - 1986); fourth, Vietnamese agriculture and rural areas after 20 years of renovation (1986 - 2006). The book has clarified many theoretical and practical issues in agriculture, rural areas, production relations, and management mechanisms. In particular, it has outlined the context of the development of our country's economy in general and agriculture and rural areas in particular.

Chu Huu Quy, in the book "Comprehensive development of rural and agricultural economy in Vietnam" [68], assessed the current situation of our country's rural areas in two aspects: the position and role of agriculture and rural areas; the development of industries and fields in caring for and promoting agricultural and rural development. Based on those assessments, the author identified a number of issues regarding the development of agriculture and rural areas in our country, including agricultural development,

sustainable rural areas; policies to continue developing rural socio-economics

our country's countryside. However, the research results only stopped in 1995.

Dang Kim Son, with the book "Agriculture, farmers, rural areas of Vietnam today and tomorrow" [72] has highlighted the current status of agricultural, farmer, and rural issues; achievements, difficulties, and remaining problems. Based on reality, the author has proposed orientations and policy recommendations to further develop agriculture, farmers, and rural areas.

Nguyen Ngoc Ha, in the book "The Communist Party of Vietnam's agricultural economic development policy in the renovation period (1986-2011)" [32] focused on clarifying the historical conditions and the process of forming viewpoints and policies on agricultural economic development associated with building a modern, civilized Vietnamese rural society; comprehensively studying agricultural economics and changes in all areas of rural social life in the renovation period; the process of implementing agricultural economic development policies and guidelines and achievements. In particular, focusing on the core content is the issue of the Party's leadership in implementing innovation in management mechanisms in agriculture, land management, liberating labor, promoting the dynamism and creativity of farmers...

Nguyen Thi To Quyen, in the book "Agriculture, farmers, rural areas in the new economic growth model for the period 2011 - 2020" [66] mentioned the issue of agriculture, farmers, and rural areas in Vietnam in the context, opportunities and challenges in the economic growth model. In which, the theory of agriculture and rural areas has been analyzed through three main schools: first , promoting the role of agriculture, considering agriculture as the basis or premise for the industrialization process; second , with the view of moving straight into industrialization and urbanization; third , with the idea of harmoniously combining agriculture and industry, rural areas and urban areas in the development process. In addition, the book also analyzes the current situation of some outstanding points of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers from 2000 to present in terms of successes and challenges.

The main problems of agriculture, farmers and rural areas in the model

current economic growth.

Do Tien Sam, in the book "The problem of agriculture and rural areas in China: current situation and solutions" [69], has summarized basic issues such as: basic concepts and viewpoints on agriculture and rural areas; the current situation of rural China including achievements, difficulties in solving rural problems and directions and solutions for building a socialist new rural area. In addition, the book also analyzes the current situation of Chinese farmers and basic policies and solutions for farmers, experiences that Vietnam can refer to.

Nguyen Xuan Cuong, in the book "The process of rural economic and social development in China" [20], mentioned rural development in China. The author focused on studying the rural economy and society in China from the period before the reform and opening up (1949 - 1978) to the process of rural reform and development (1978 - 1991); in which, the issues clarified were: the transformation of the agricultural and rural economic institutions (1978 - 1984), the development of rural industry (1985 - 1991); the process of solving rural social problems. The following research results on promoting rural development (1992 - 2003) on the contents of promoting rural economic development through building a rural market system; adjusting the development of Huong Tran enterprises; innovating agricultural business institutions; rural urbanization process... and the process of solving rural social problems. Rural social problems such as: rural poverty reduction, employment and rural labor transition, rural education, rural social security system... And the construction of socialist countryside in the new period from 2003 to present in terms of achievements in rural reform and development, changes in rural society, difficulties in rural reform and development... In general, the author presents a fairly complete picture of the process of rural socio-economic development in China in the period 1978 - 2008.

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