For many years, Lò Văn So’s family from Residential Group No.3, Na Son commune relied on cassava, but economic returns were low. In early June, his family received macadamia and coffee seedlings to restructure crops on 3,000 square meters of depleted farmland. The funding came from the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas in 2025. By planting at the right time and following technical guidelines, his orchard has achieved a high survival rate and strong growth. “My family is now focusing on weeding, fertilizing, and taking care of the plants so they can develop steadily. I hope the macadamia and coffee will yield high productivity in the coming years, bringing sustainable income for us,” So shared.

At the beginning of 2025, the family of Quàng Văn Học, also from Residential Group No.3, converted 3,000 square meters of low-yield farmland into macadamia orchards. In June, with funding from the National Target Program for Sustainable Poverty Reduction, his family received seedlings, fertilizers, and technical training on cultivation and care. “After receiving the seedlings and inputs, I cleared weeds, dug pits, and planted correctly. The orchard is now growing well,” Học said.

Villages and villages play a crucial bridging role between local government and residents in implementing production support projects under the National Target Program. With their understanding of local conditions, natural resources, and each household’s situation and aspirations, village development boards proactively review and compile beneficiary lists according to program criteria. They also provide regular communication, guidance, and supervision to ensure people follow technical processes. Beyond monitoring implementation, they promptly report difficulties from the grassroots level, ensuring projects are substantive, transparent, and sustainable.

According to Bạc Văn Tâm, head of Residential Group No.3, Na Son commune: “As soon as the policy was announced, I reviewed and listed eligible households to propose for support. When the State provided seedlings and fertilizers, I urged people to plant on time and follow proper techniques to ensure the project’s effectiveness.”

Na Son Commune was established on July 1, 2025, through the merger of Na Son, Keo Lôm, and Điện Biên Đông township (formerly Điện Biên Đông district). Immediately after the new administration began operation, the Commune People’s Committee reviewed and inspected all production support projects, cross-checking records with fieldwork and linking each plot with the designated beneficiary household. This approach ensured programs were implemented for the right purposes and beneficiaries, while minimizing waste and loss of state resources.

Nguyễn Thanh Lâm, Vice Chairman of the Na Son commune People’s Committee, said: “After consolidating the two-tier government system, the commune proactively reviewed and directed specialized offices to guide people in continuing production models from the three former communes and town. Field inspections show that projects are on schedule, seedlings have been planted on time, survival rates are very high, and growth is strong. We can now affirm that coffee and macadamia are well suited to the local climate and soil. Therefore, in the future, Na Son commune will continue implementing crop restructuring policies, prioritizing high-value crops. We will also make use of funding from the National Target Programs to support seedlings, fertilizers, and technology transfer for residents.”

Results from inspections show that in 2025, Na Son commune is implementing 19 production support projects, covering nearly 265 hectares. Funding comes from two National Target Programs: Sustainable Poverty Reduction and Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas. The projects are implemented without overlap, ensuring transparency, proper targeting, and alignment with program goals.

With careful planning and regular monitoring, the commune has minimized the risk of waste or loss of state resources. This has been an important factor in enhancing the effectiveness of the National Target Programs in newly merged, disadvantaged communes like Na Son. At the same time, it has helped strengthen public trust and laid the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development in the years to come.