(HBO) - Thirty-two local products have been registered to participate in the "One commune, One product” (OCOP) programme in Hoa Binh this year. Six are from Luong Son district, five from Da Bac district, four from Cao Phong district, three from Yen Thuy, Lac Thuy, and Lac Son districts, and two from Hoa Binh city and Kim Boi, Tan Lac, and Mai Chau districts.
Longgan OCOP product.
In order to improve efficiency
and the quality of the OCOP programme in 2022 while ensuring targets are
reached, the Provincial People’s Committee has assigned the Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development to offer support to cities and districts on implementation,
under guidance issued for the 2021-2025 period.
The province will carry
out regular inspections to quickly remove difficulties facing the implementation
of the OCOP programme and establish working groups to monitor, evaluate, and
approve ideas for potential products and avoid small, fragmented products lacking
safe production standards.
Departments and sectors
of the Provincial Appraisal Council will continue to integrate and strengthen
training, help localities in the management of OCOP products, and check
compliance with commitments on quality and origin traceability.
The Centre for Trade and
Tourism Promotion will strengthen trade promotion activities while promoting
OCOP products among markets at home and abroad.
Hoa Binh has set a
target of completing district-level OCOP evaluations before September 30./.
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.
