Addressing the launching ceremony, Dr Nguyen Si Dung, Deputy Directorof the Office of the National Assembly, described the site athttp://hoidap.quochoi.vn as a tool to help NA deputies implement theirmission as representatives, tighten ties between the deputies and thepeople and promote democracy.
British Ambassador Mark Kent confirmed British willingness to shareexperience on enhancing connectivity between the deputies and thepeople with Vietnam.
The site allows the public to ask National Assembly deputies whateverquestions they wish, or join in one of the site’s topics. Deputies willanswer these questions directly by posting on the site. Users will befree to post comments on a specific question or answer.
Initially, the site will focus on NA operations in 2010, such astraining quality at the tertiary level, food hygiene and safety.
Apart from questions and answers, the site will also includepublications and information to help people better understand theNational Assembly, and introduce NA deputies.
The site is based on the web Yoosk, a new approach successfully used by the UK government./.