All OCOP products of Ca Mau province must go through a rigorous testing process before being eligible for market distribution. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Production activities at a cooperative in Ca Mau province. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Making rice crackers at a local cooperative. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Visitors learn about OCOP-certified products. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Ca Mau has 612 cooperatives, 80% of which operate in the agricultural sector — a key driver in harnessing and promoting the province’s abundant natural advantages. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Diversifying distribution channels is a direction many cooperatives in Ca Mau province are pursuing. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA
Ca Mau creates breakthroughs for collective economy
The collective economy, with cooperatives as its core, is considered an important driving force for rural agricultural development, contributing to economic restructuring and improving people's incomes. In recent years, along with the implementation of national programs, Ca Mau has been gradually creating breakthroughs for the collective economy, aiming for efficient, sustainable, and integrated growth. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA