Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tiep
Deputy Director, Long An DOET

The presentation reports on a new model of learning center, the merged CSCLC, in Long An since 2012.

On 06.02.2012, Long An People’s Committee issued Decision No.3/2012/QD-TTg regarding the promulgation of Regulations on Organization and Operation of CSCLCs (originally two separate entities). 

The new model has proven effective in taking advantage of the facilities, equipment, and personnel already available at Culture & Sports Centers, in attracting investments and in mobilizing community resources. Activities at these merged centers have progressively improved local people’s knowledge and their understanding of the Party’s and the State’s laws and policies, reduced unemployment and poverty, facilitated economic development, and improved living standards as well as local cultural environment.

However, the new model is still facing many challenges, namely lack of operating funds and learning resources, shortage of management staff and qualified facilitators, and inappropriate regulations and policies. For sustainable development of these centers, it is necessary that the center activities be known to more people, networks of centers be developed and consolidated, infrastructure be improved, staff capacity be increased and local government be empowered with more responsibilities.

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