Improving people's lives through digital transformation

A difficult beginning

In 2021, Duc Linh Commune People's Committee chose Thanh Binh village as a highlight in building a smart residential area. However, like many new models in rural areas, implementation is not easy when people do not have much knowledge about digital transformation. Infrastructure is still lacking, people's lives are still difficult, making the use of smartphones or wifi installation very limited. Village staff also lack technological skills.

Thanh Binh village, although having only 125 households, but with an area of ​​more than 4 km² and sparse population, the announcement of information, organizing meetings or conveying policies to the people encountered many difficulties. Faced with that situation, Duc Linh commune authorities decided to implement solutions to overcome this.

Solutions and community support

To achieve the goal of building a smart residential area, Duc Linh commune has mobilized the participation of youth union members with knowledge of technology. These people were sent to guide officials and villagers in using devices such as smart speakers, smart TVs or public wifi connections.

"The initiative of the village cadres and party members, combined with the enthusiasm of the youth, has helped us quickly get acquainted with technology," said Mr. Nguyen Trinh Hao - Head of Thanh Binh village.

In addition, financial support from higher authorities also plays an important role. Authorities at all levels have invested more than 300 million VND to purchase smart speakers, surveillance cameras, install public wifi networks and other technological devices. This is an important factor for families to easily connect and share information in the community.

Positive results

Up to now, Thanh Binh village has achieved many encouraging results. More than 95% of households use smartphones, integrating banking applications to perform transactions such as money transfers or scanning QR codes.

Online shopping has also become popular, helping people save time and money. In particular, information, policies and guidelines of the Party and the State are quickly updated through channels such as Zalo groups, helping people grasp and implement policies more effectively.

"Since the village built the smart residential area, technological utilities have supported us a lot. Receiving information and communicating with village officials via Zalo group has become more convenient, we can buy goods without cash, and security and order have also improved significantly. Our lives have changed positively, and the village and neighborhood relationships have become more connected," said Ms. Le Tam, a resident of Thanh Binh village, excitedly.

Sustainable development future

The smart residential area model in Thanh Binh village has not only improved the quality of life of the people but also helped the village get closer to the goal of becoming a model new rural commune. These changes are an important part in the process of building and developing Duc Linh commune, with the goal of achieving the standard of a model new rural commune by the end of this year.

Smart residential areas are not only a model of technology but also a testament to the power of community solidarity, where all citizens can participate in the development process, contributing to improving life and promoting common prosperity./.

Source: https://mic.gov.vn/nang-cao-doi-song-nguoi-dan-nho-chuyen-doi-so-197241209114006696.htm