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HCM City developing data management strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is coordinating with the World Bank (WB) to develop a data management strategy, aiming to help the city better cultivate data for governance works, said Vo Thi Trung Trinh, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications on August 30.
HCM City developing data management strategy ảnh 1A aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is coordinatingwith the World Bank (WB) to develop a data management strategy, aiming to helpthe city better cultivate data for governance works, said Vo Thi Trung Trinh,Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communicationson August 30.

Trinh was speaking at the conference on building a datastrategic vision for HCM City hosted by the department and the WB.

The strategy identifies a vision, specific goals, priorityareas and plans for the implementation of data and digitisation projects toimprove the city’s data-driven governance, she said.

The two sides have completed a survey and assessment of thecurrent status of data and data usage needs of local state regulators, withfocus placed on three areas – urban planning, citizens’ information, and economicand financial development, she added.

She noted that the conference provides the city anopportunity to receive consultation and recommendations put forth by experts toaccelerate digital transformation and strengthen data management.

It also offers a platform for local departments,administrations, industry associations and State-owned enterprises to speakabout how data can be used to support its management, the official said./.
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