Principles for formulation and supplementation of the overall planning on the concentrated information technology parks in Vietnam

Principles for formulation and supplementation of the overall planning on the concentrated information technology parks in Vietnam (Internet image)

Decree 154/2013/ND-CP stipulates that the overall planning on development of the concentrated information technology park is basis to consider the establishment, expansion of the concentrated information technology parks; to formulate the planning, detailed planning, plan on investment in development of the technical and social infrastructural system in serve of development of the concentrated information technology parks. The formulation and supplementation of the overall planning on the concentrated information technology parks in Vietnam are based on the following principles:

• They must conform to the plan on economic-social development, the land use plan of localities; regional and urban construction plan; technical infrastructure plan; plan on minerals and other natural resources. In which, the land area which has been planned for construction of industrial parks, economic zones and other zones is prioritized for construction of the concentrated information technology parks;

• There are advantaged conditions or ability to build the system of technical infrastructure and social infrastructure, synchronous implementation and close combination between the overall planning on development of the concentrated information technology park with the plan on urban development, distribution of residents, houses and social works for employees working in the concentrated information technology parks;

• There are full conditions for development of the concentrated information technology parks include: To have reserve land fund for development; To have ability to attract investment capital of domestic and foreign investors; To have ability to supply and satisfy the labor demand; To have linkage with centers of training human resource in information technology and centers of research and development in information technology;

• The requirements on defense and security must be ensured.

Note: The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with Ministries, sectors and People’s Committees of provinces and central-affiliated cities (hereinafter collectively referred to as the provincial People’s Committees) in formulating and submitting the Prime Minister for approving the overall planning on development of the concentrated information technology parks.

More details can be found in Decree 154/2013/ND-CP, which comes into force from January 1, 2014.

Ty Na

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