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/ November 4, 2020

Hanoi to find solutions for effectively implementing OCOP program

The Hanoitimes - The One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, which has been implemented since 2019, has created a breakthrough in rural economic development in Hanoi. Permanent Deputy Chief of the Hanoi Office of New Rural Development Program Coordination Nguyen Van Chi talked to Hanoitimes about how to effectively implement the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program. OCOP products on display at a promotion fair. Photo: Hoai Nam Could you name some outstanding results from the implementation of the OCOP program in Hanoi? Implementing the prime minister's decision, the Hanoi People's Committee immediately issued a concrete plan to roll out the OCOP program for the 2019 - 2020 period. In 2019, Hanoi had 301 OCOP products, including six products submitted for being labeled with five stars. In 2020, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, localities have made great efforts to promote the program. So far this year, 147 products from five districts and towns have been evaluated and classified as OCOP ones. For five-star products, Hanoi will support and submit them for evaluation and inclusion in the national OCOP list. In addition, the city maps out a policy of upgrading the rating of all OCOP products, those of three stars to four stars, and those of four stars to five stars. In the process of implementing the OCOP program, what difficulties are entities in Hanoi facing? In fact, the production scale of the facilities is still small. As products are mainly semi processed, we are building an investment project for deep processing to improve the quality of products. The local handicraft industry is causing strong environmental pollution, thus, Hanoi has requested departments, branches and localities to focus on environmental impact assessment to draw up solutions. Design and the quality of products also need to be improved in the coming time. Design and the quality of products also need to be improved in …

/ November 20, 2020

OCOP program breathes life into Hanoi rural economy

The Hanoitimes - Effective implementation of the OCOP program helps localities realize their potential in economic development and promote tourism, said a local official. To date, Hanoi has set up nine showrooms across the city to promote and sell products under the national’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, with a view to honoring prominent craft villages’ goods. The showrooms not only help bring high quality products to local customers, but also contribute to economic development in rural areas. Hanoi's leaders visit an OCOP showroom. Photo: Hoang Quyet. Under the instruction of the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade has identified multiple locations to set up OCOP showrooms in Hanoi during the 2019 – 2020 period. In October, the Department in collaboration with Gia Lam district People’s Committee launched an OCOP showroom to boost sales of local products and promote tourism at traditional craft villages in Bat Trang commune, Gia Lam district. The showroom is located within an area known as the Quintessence of the Vietnamese craft village of Quang Vinh Pottery Company in Bat Trang commune, which showcases Hanoi’s unique craft products, such as those made from porcelain, pottery, rattan or bamboo. Vice Chairman of Gia Lam district People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Hong said the OCOP program has significantly contributed to the locality’s efforts in building new-style rural areas, in turn raising people’s living standards and ensuring high economic growth of the district. Mr. Hong added the district is home to five craft villages, including the well-known Bat Trang village. In 2019, 19 products from the district were qualified as OCOP products, including pottery and porcelain items, fresh vegetables and processed food. “Effective implementation of the OCOP program helps localities realize their potential in economic development and promote tourism …

/ December 19, 2020

Hanoi committed to promoting distribution of OCOP products

The Hanoitimes - The OCOP program, with a view to honoring prominent craft villages’ goods and products, has been identified by Hanoi’s authorities as one of the solutions to boost domestic consumption. Hanoi is committed to creating favorable conditions for other provinces/cities to sell their products under the national’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) program in the capital city. Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen made the statement at the trade promotion event for OCOP products from southern region on December 18. Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen at the event. Photo: Pham Hung. The OCOP program, with a view to honoring prominent craft villages’ goods and products, has been identified by Hanoi’s authorities as one of the solutions to boost domestic consumption at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is causing severe consequences on the local economy. To date, Hanoi has completed the evaluation and classification for 630 OCOP products achieving 3-star rating and above, noted, Mrs. Tuyen. “The city is cooperating with other provinces/cities to promote OCOP products across the country to both domestic and international customers,” she added. This year, the agricultural sector has emerged as a driving force for Hanoi’s economic development, posting a growth rate of 4.2% year-on-year, which is considered high, Mrs. Tuyen added. Delegates visit OCOP products display section. Photo: Pham Hung. During the 2018-20 period, Hanoi allocated VND82 billion (US$3.54 million) to classify 800-1,000 goods and products under the OCOP program and acknowledge other 500 as OCOP products. So far, 630 products have been classified as OCOP products, exceeding the original target. Along with the development of OCOP products, Hanoi has launched 13 OCOP showrooms in the city and organized four OCOP trade promotion events for products from northern mountainous, Red river delta, …