In late July 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) held a consultation and working session with local authorities and community members in A Luoi 1 Commune, Hue City.
During the meeting with the People’s Committee of A Luoi 1 Commune, Mr. Pham Dinh Hien – CRD Project member– presented an overview of the project’s objectives, key components, and implementation roadmap for the upcoming phase. Representatives of the Commune People’s Committee highly appreciated the project’s feasibility and practical significance for local socio-economic development. Both sides discussed and agreed upon an inter-agency coordination mechanism. The consensus and support from local leadership serve as a vital foundation to ensure the project progress on schedule, adheres to legal regulations, and aligns with local realities.
On the same day, CRD organized a community consultation meeting with representatives from the A Tia 1 Nursery from A Luoi 1 commune. Notably, the meeting recorded an active participation from nursery members, with women accounting for over 50% of attendees.
During the consultation, CRD officers:
- Disseminated details regarding the production model and community-based project management framework.
- Agreed on the participant list, established core working groups, and assigned specific tasks.
- Finalized objectives, output indicators, and implementation timelines for each work package.
Ms. Ho Thi Giang – Leader of the A Tia 1 Nursery Group – expressed her hope that the project would help the community gain a deeper understanding of the value and economic potential of native medicinal plants, thereby generating sustainable livelihoods for local residents.
Additionally, CRD technical specialists provided hands-on technical guidance and shared knowledge on target native medicinal species and sustainable farming practices, helping the community optimize nursery yield while preserving the natural ecosystem.
The consultation concluded successfully, laying a solid foundation for conserving indigenous knowledge, enhancing farming capacity, and creating sustainable livelihoods for highland women.
This activity was conducted within the framework of the project “Promoting the Conservation of Native Medicinal Plants Associated with Livelihood Improvement for Ethnic Minority Women in Mountainous Areas,” funded by the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam.
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