Dak Lak PPC was recently honoured at the Vietnam I4 Impact Awards 2026 programme in Hanoi.

The programme supports the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation alongside national digital transformation, while recognising and honouring localities, organisations, enterprises, scientists together with individuals pioneering application of new technologies to create practical socio-eco value.

The programme honoured outstanding examples across five main categories, providing a comprehensive reflection of key areas within Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem: Digital Industry and Infrastructure; Human Impact and Sustainability; Culture, Heritage and Global Collaboration; Governance and Leadership; as well as the Green Dragon Awards.

Among the 142 exemplary entries recognised nationwide, Dak Lak PPC was honoured in the Governance and Leadership category (governance reform, digital government combined with smart city initiatives).

Comrade Ho Thi Nguyen Thao, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and PPC Permanent Vice Chairwoman (wearing a red ao dai, front row), receiving the award on behalf of Dak Lak PPC.

This achievement stems from the provincial breakthrough outcomes in recent years, most notably its governance and administrative approach based on the “six clarities” principle combined with key performance indicators (KPIs). The province has also set targets for digital economy to account for 14% of GRDP by 2026 along with 30% by 2030. To date, telecommunications infrastructure has expanded strongly, with 4G coverage reaching 100% of residential areas alongside 5G mobile broadband services covering 96% of the population.

Moreover, all state agencies at all levels have implemented electronic document exchange and processing, while the proportion of digitally signed electronic documents has exceeded 96%. The digitisation rate of administrative procedure records has reached 90.68%, while reuse and exploitation of digitised data currently stand at 97.46%.

The province has also recorded significant progress in developing digital citizens, with 89.14% of residents obtaining Level 2 electronic identification accounts. Simultaneously, the Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC) has been put into effective operation.

In addition, the province has deployed a range of digital applications serving the two-tier local government model, integrating AI coupled with virtual assistants to support citizens and civil servants in handling administrative procedures.

Translated by KHUONG THAO