(HBO) – The northern province of Hoa Binh has advantages in agricultural production with various typical farm produce, which will make important contributions to rural economic development. At present, the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme is being carried out in the province, empowering agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.
Yen Mong commune, Hoa Binh city, is building brand for
its guava.
To implement effectively the OCOP programme, the
provincial People’s Committee has directed the provincial Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development to coordinate with the coordination office for
building new rural areas to develop a project implementing the programme in
2018-2020, with orientations to 2030.
The province aims to standardise at least 25
percent of agricultural products (about 50 products) and carry out the
programme in 10-15 villages. It also focuses on diversifying and processing
products according to value chains, and completing production organisation in
the direction of connecting production households with cooperatives and
enterprises.
The locality will reinforce about 50 economic
organisations and develop at least 10 others to join the OCOP programme. It
will also implement trade promotion and build a system of centers and stores
introducing OCOP products in areas with favourbale trade and tourism
conditions.
The province has examined all products to select
one-two key products in each district and one key product in each
commune.
According to Deputy Director of the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Anh Quan, key products
could be existing or new ones, but competitive and commercial, bringing in high
economic efficiency. With proper investment, local products with competitive
edges could be developed more formally.
The OCOP programme focuses on developing forms
of community-oriented production with the voluntary participation of economic
organisations and people to tap the potential and advantages of the agriculture
and service sectors to create high-quality and competitive products,
contributing to the modernisation of agriculture and industrialisation of rural
areas.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
