First, self-criticism and criticism are the rule of existence and development of the Party. This has been confirmed through revolutionary activities of Viet Nam

Self-criticism and criticism should be made in the process of control, and discipline of Party members and organizations. This is a principle that demonstrates the nature of self-consciousness and revolution of a genuine party. To abide by the principle, it is necessary for members of each organization of bring into play collective wisdom, democratic discourse, frank, strict and conscious self-criticism and criticism.

Second, difficulties in control and discipline have been identified. While exercising self-criticism and criticism, most party members have not yet fully recognized their shortcomings and mistakes but often shifted responsibility to collective and objective causes.

Lack of seriousness and consciousness in self-criticism and criticism of party cadres and members and organizations have left bad consequences on economy and society and affected the prestige and leading role of the Party.

Third, to ensure effective control and monitoring, according to the author, it is necessary to build and exercise regular self-criticism and criticism, expand democracy, uphold collective wisdom and levy due punishments on party members for their violations. Verification should be conducted to clarify the nature of mistakes and stringent discipline of violators. Renovation is also needed in consideration and discipline of party members and organizations

Besides self-criticism and criticism, it is important to set great store by political theory, virtue, ethics and lifestyle of party carders and members from central to grassroots level./.