Hanoi: After more than a week in its implementation, the two-tier local administration model in Hanoi has been operating smoothly and without interruption, demonstrating its effectiveness in state management, and receiving strong support and satisfaction from citizens and businesses. In recent days, commune-level authorities have faced significant challenges as administrative boundaries have been expanded and workloads have increased. Long-standing ‘hotspots’ continue to serve as a test of the new administrative apparatus’s capacity for problem-solving. Violations related to land use, construction order, and site clearance demand that commune-level authorities demonstrate their mettle, responsibility, and decisive action.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the newly implemented two-tier system has introduced a more streamlined approach to governance in Hanoi. The model’s design is intended to improve the efficiency of local administration by delegating responsibilities more effectively between different tiers. This approach has been crucial in addressing the increased demand on services due to the expanded administrative boundaries.
The administration’s ability to address ‘hotspots’-areas with ongoing issues related to land use and construction-has been a critical measure of the new system’s effectiveness. The challenges presented by these areas require swift and decisive action from commune-level authorities, who are now tasked with managing more complex issues under the new administrative framework. The successful handling of these issues is seen as a testament to the robustness of the two-tier model.