Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Strategy for Sustainable Agricultural Development by 2030

Vietnam is striving to become one of the world's leading agricultural nations by 2050, with a focus on modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly practices. Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a 10-year strategy for sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas, with a goal of achieving GDP growth of 2.5-3 percent and increasing labour productivity by 5.5-6 percent annually. The strategy aims to ensure national food security, alleviate poverty, and improve the quality of life for rural residents.

Key Takeaways:

• The strategy targets a 2.5-3 times increase in rural residents' income and a reduction of multidimensional household poverty by 1-1.5 percent per year.
• The proportion of agricultural workers will decrease to less than 20 percent of the total workers in society, while the rate of trained agricultural workers will increase to over 70 percent.
• Vietnam aims to have at least 90 percent of communes recognized as new-style rural areas, with 10 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.
• The forest coverage rate is expected to maintain at 42 percent, with over 1 million hectares of forest area certified for sustainable forest management.
• The area of marine and coastal conservation zones will be increased to 3-5 percent of the national sea area.

Statistics:

• GDP growth target for agriculture -- forestry -- fisheries sector: 2.5-3 percent
• Labour productivity growth target: 5.5-6 percent annually
• Multidimensional household poverty reduction target: 1-1.5 percent per year
• Income increase target for rural residents: 2.5-3 times from 2020 levels
• Number of communes recognized as new-style rural areas: at least 90 percent by 2030
• Vegetation coverage rate: maintain at 42 percent by 2030

Sources:

• Strategy for Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas (2021-2030)
• Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh