Gwangju Dong-gu, 94% Implementation Rate of Promises in the 7th Local Government Term

First Quarter Pledge Evaluation Committee Meeting... Review of 41 Projects in 5 Major Areas

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 12th that it held the ‘2021 1st Quarter Pledge Implementation Evaluation Committee’ to review the fulfillment of the 7th term public pledges.

In this meeting, after the Planning and Budget Office Director’s comprehensive report on the progress of the 1st quarter 2021 pledges and the report on the operation results of the resident jury, the committee explored directions for pledge implementation, including the progress of each pledge project, review of current issues, and ways to enhance residents’ satisfaction.

Under the 7th term administrative goal of ‘Warm and Happy Dong-gu, a Village with Neighbors,’ Dong-gu is focusing on promoting 41 pledge projects in five major areas: ▲Jobs and Livelihood Economy ▲Urban Environment ▲Village Welfare ▲Living Culture and Arts ▲Autonomous Community.

As a result of the 1st quarter pledge progress review this year, the overall pledge implementation rate was 94%, an increase of 2.2% compared to 91.8% in the 4th quarter of 2020.

The Autonomous Community sector, which achieved the highest performance, reached a 100% implementation rate through initiatives such as operating ‘Visiting Civil Complaint Days’ to establish mutual communication and cooperation between residents and the district mayor, and promoting the activation of village communities.

In addition, the Jobs and Livelihood sector showed a high implementation rate of 98.5%, Urban Environment 82.9%, Village Welfare 97%, and Living Culture and Arts 96.8%.

Furthermore, from January 26 to the 23rd of last month, the resident jury system enhanced residents’ interest and understanding of the pledges, and by operating autonomously through democratic procedures, it presented new directions such as collaboration and communication with local residents.

Also, Dong-gu plans to increase trust, transparency, and satisfaction in district administration by disclosing pledge implementation details on its website to residents.

Mayor Im Taek of Dong-gu said, “We will make every effort to ensure that the pledge projects, which are precious promises to the residents, are fully implemented within the term through continuous project promotion,” and added, “We will strive to realize trusted pledges by continuously communicating with residents so that their opinions are fully reflected in district administration.”

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