OCOP - A Vietnamese model for modern rural development: Bridging indigenous values with global markets
As countries around the world strive to restructure their economies toward green, circular, and inclusive growth, unlocking the potential of rural areas—through local resources, traditional knowledge, and community-based innovation—has emerged as a strategic pathway to ensure sustainable development, social stability, and cultural preservation. In Vietnam, the "One Commune One Product" (OCOP) Program has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness over the past seven years. Beyond promoting rural production along value chains, OCOP has fundamentally transformed grassroots thinking about socio-economic development, laying the foundation for an autonomous, modern, and globally connected rural economy.
Science and innovation: Keys to advancing OCOP in the transformation of agri-food systems
As countries across Asia and the Pacific work to transform their agri-food systems, science and innovation are increasingly seen as essential drivers in advancing the OCOP model toward the “Four Betters”: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, and Better Life. This was the overarching message at the special dialogue held under the High-Level Interregional Knowledge Exchange on OCOP models, co-organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam and FAO, on 15 July 2025 in Hanoi.
Vietnam promotes global OCOP dialogue for sustainable agrifood systems
Hosting the first "High-Level Inter-regional Knowledge Exchange on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Models" between African and Asian countries, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has initiated a global platform for dialogue on the development of special agricultural products. The two-day event (15-16/7) aims to accelerate the transformation of food systems toward greater sustainability, inclusiveness, and cultural identity. Drawing from its experience implementing the "One Commune One Product" (OCOP) program, Vietnam not only shared a successful model but also called for stronger South-South cooperation to connect policy, technology, and knowledge among developing countries.
Vietnam-FAO: Toward a pverty-free and sustainable agriculture
From an aid recipient, Vietnam has transformed into a model of international cooperation, working hand-in-hand with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to realize a global aspiration: a future where hunger and poverty are no longer part of the agricultural landscape.
Vietnam and FAO advance global cooperation on OCOP: Sharing experiences and driving sustainable food system transformation
As the world searches for effective models of rural development that are resilient to climate change and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vietnam’s “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) program is garnering growing international attention. From July 14 to 16, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will host a high-level interregional forum on OCOP in Hanoi. The event will welcome 14 African Ministers of Agriculture and leading international experts.
Vietnam-U.S. agricultural cooperation strengthens: Positive signals from Ohio
The working visit of Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy to the United States has entered an active and productive phase. On June 4 (local time), in the state of Ohio—one of the leading agricultural hubs in the U.S.—the Vietnamese delegation achieved significant initial results, particularly in agricultural trade cooperation and the shaping of policy commitments toward a fair and sustainable trade relationship between the two complementary agricultural economies.
Towards a sustainable Vietnam-U.S agri-food supply chain: New strategic commitments
Minister Do Duc Duy’s mission to the United States opens a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, focused on boosting agricultural trade and building resilient, sustainable supply chains.