On February 16, representatives from Hai Phong attended a training conference on new knowledge for new rural development (NRD) during the 2021-2025 period. The conference was organized by the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and held at the Hai Phong College of Technology, Economics, and Fisheries.

Based on the results achieved in the program up to 2020, on February 22, 2022, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 263/QD-TTg approving the National Target Program for NRD for the 2021-2025 period. This phase includes several changes in objectives, content, and tasks.

In addition to 11 key components, the Prime Minister also introduced six specialized programs. These are targeted programs designed to focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of implementing key contents of the National Target Program for NRD, contributing to enhancing the quality of life for rural residents.

2023: A Crucial Year for NRD Implementation

The year 2023 is identified as a pivotal year for achieving the goals of the 2021-2025 NRD program. Therefore, the conference aimed to help MARD units, training institutions, provincial NRD coordination offices, agricultural extension systems, quality management, cooperative economy and rural development systems, and others understand and grasp the new content, especially the strategic directions of MARD leadership, to ensure consistent implementation from central to local levels.

Hai Phong’s Representative Shares Insights

During the conference, Hai Phong’s representative, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tuyen, shared insights about the role of sending students abroad for education and work, particularly in Japan, as part of the goals for NRD.

In Hai Phong, there are programs that send trainees to study and gain experience for 1 to 3 years at agricultural farms in Japan. This initiative not only equips students with foreign language skills, practical knowledge, and experiences but also allows them to save a certain amount of money. Upon returning to Vietnam, these students can use their savings to start their own businesses locally, directly applying the advanced techniques and knowledge they gained in Japan.

“Sending students to Japan is not just an option but opens up numerous opportunities for their personal development and for the advancement of our national agriculture,” Mr. Tuyen affirmed.

Leveraging Insights from the Conference

Based on the knowledge and information shared at the conference, training institutions will review and adjust their strategies to align with their capabilities. They will also collaborate with management agencies to support localities in vocational training, production development consultancy, and NRD efforts.