General Secretary To Lam has called for the urgent implementation of a proposal to restructure Vietnam’s local police system into a three-tier model, consisting of national, provincial, and communal levels, without maintaining district-level police forces.

Restructuring the political system for efficiency

On January 24, during the 13th Central Committee Conference, General Secretary To Lam highlighted the importance of streamlining Vietnam's political system to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency.

After nearly two days of discussions, the Central Committee reached a consensus on major topics, including the reorganization of the political apparatus.

The proposed restructuring reflects the Central Committee's commitment to a “revolution” in the organization of Vietnam’s governance structure, aimed at better serving the country’s developmental needs and the expectations of its citizens in a rapidly evolving era.

General Secretary To Lam emphasized the necessity of drawing lessons from the implementation of Resolution No. 18, which laid the groundwork for organizational reforms in recent years.

The new framework seeks to:

Enhance the leadership and governance capabilities of the Party.

Improve state management and national administration efficiency.

Strengthen social supervision and public participation.

The focus is on eliminating intermediary administrative layers, streamlining government operations, and maximizing the use of resources to support community and economic development.

Three-level police model and its significance

The proposal for a three-level police system - operating only at the ministry, provincial, and communal levels -represents a significant organizational change for Vietnam’s local law enforcement.

General Secretary To Lam stated that the streamlined model will bolster the efficiency of the police force while aligning with broader national governance reforms.

The General Secretary also called for a comprehensive review of administrative functions, ensuring clear delineation of responsibilities among legislative, executive, and judicial bodies, as well as between central and local governments.

Broader organizational reforms

In addition to police restructuring, the Central Committee endorsed several reform priorities:

Civil Service Improvements: Modernizing recruitment, evaluation, and training processes to ensure that leadership positions are filled by competent, ethical, and visionary individuals.

Digital Transformation: Accelerating the application of digital technologies to improve administrative efficiency, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and deliver high-quality public services.

Simplified Procedures: Cutting red tape, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing online public services to support citizens and businesses.

Economic Opportunities: Developing policies to create jobs for displaced civil servants, military personnel, and returning servicemen.

Ensuring a seamless transition

General Secretary To Lam stressed the importance of ensuring continuity during the restructuring process. He urged that activities of government institutions, organizations, and public services should proceed uninterrupted to minimize disruptions for citizens and businesses.

He also emphasized the need to secure public support for the reforms through transparent communication and by fostering unity among Party members.

In closing, the General Secretary reaffirmed that these changes aim to create a more efficient governance structure, align the political apparatus with Vietnam’s economic ambitions, and secure a prosperous future for the nation.

Thu Hang