At a government press conference on December 7, reporters questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs about policies for redundant civil servants, officials, and public employees during the restructuring process.

Vu Dang Minh, Chief of Office and spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated that the ministry is preparing a draft decree to establish a strong and comprehensive framework for the restructuring. This policy is being designed to align with directives from the General Secretary, the Party Central Committee, and the Government Steering Committee.

“This is a sensitive and complex issue with significant societal impact but requires swift action,” Minh noted.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is conducting extensive impact assessments and studies to ensure the feasibility of the new policies. These will include mechanisms to:

Support redundant civil servants who wish to transition to other sectors outside the public system.

Retain talented personnel, ensuring the public sector continues to attract exceptional domestic and international talent.

“This issue requires comprehensive evaluation to establish a political and legal foundation for implementation,” Minh emphasized.

The Ministry is currently seeking input from the Government Party Committee and Steering Committee before submitting the draft to the Party Central Committee and the Politburo for review. Once approved, the proposal will be fast-tracked for government ratification to ensure timely implementation alongside related restructuring initiatives.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs is working tirelessly, collaborating with other ministries and agencies under the principle of ‘building while running,’” Minh added.

Minh emphasized the importance of offering "outstanding and robust policies" for personnel restructuring. These policies aim to achieve two goals:

Streamlining and Quality Enhancement: Reduce redundancies while improving the caliber of civil servants.

Addressing Legitimate Concerns: Consider the aspirations and rights of civil servants affected by the changes.

The plan prioritizes retaining experienced and highly skilled individuals with specialized expertise, strong reputations, and proven leadership. Concurrently, it encourages those who see better opportunities in the private sector to transition voluntarily.

“The focus is on creating systematic and practical policies that ensure both effective streamlining of the bureaucratic system and the reconstruction of a capable, mission-ready workforce,” Minh explained.

Thu Hang