实施西部大开发3年来，方针正确，措施得力，进展顺利，成效显著，有力地促进了西部地区经济和社会发展。西部地区投资增长明显加快，基础设施建设迈出实质性步伐，生态环境保护和建设显著加强，科技教育和人才开发工作的力度加大，结构调整和改革开放取得新的进展，西部大开发 In the three years since the western development took place, our principle is correct, the measures are effective, the smooth progress is achieved, and the remarkable results have effectively promoted the economic and social development in the western region. The investment growth in the western region has accelerated noticeably. The pace of infrastructure construction has taken substantial steps. The ecological environment protection and construction have been significantly strengthened. The work on science and technology education and personnel development has been intensified. The structural adjustment and reform and opening up have made new progress. The development of the western region