Ho Chi Minh City, Central, Central Highlands provinces strengthen OCOP linkages
A forum to exchange experience and share best practices in developing OCOP (One Commune One Product) goods, traditional craft villages, and agricultural experience models was held in Quang Ngai Province on the morning of August 14.
A gathering in Quang Ngai Province on August 14 saw leaders from Ho Chi Minh City and Central Highlands regions convene to share insights on developing OCOP (One Commune One Product) goods, traditional crafts, and agricultural models. Organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Environment, the event brought together representatives from the South Central Coast and Central Highlands provinces.
Attendees included officials like Nguyen Minh Tien, Director of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center; Bui Minh Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; and Tran Phuoc Hien, Deputy Chairman of Quang Ngai Province. Speaking at the opening, Nguyen Van Da, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Environment, highlighted the region’s rich ecological and cultural diversity, emphasizing the potential of local products to boost value, create livelihoods, and promote cultural heritage.
He noted Ho Chi Minh City’s role as a consumer market and logistics hub, noting that regional cooperation should extend beyond just consumer markets to encompass the entire value chain. At the forum, stakeholders exchanged experiences on standardizing OCOP products, branding, and integrating technology in production and trade. Exhibits displayed products from 45 producers, showcasing the region’s unique offerings and advocating for digital transformation and sustainable practices to enhance economic growth and cultural preservation.
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