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Norwegian Expertise Fuels Vietnam's Marine Aquaculture Development

VIET NAM
Monday, December 02, 2024, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Over the past two decades, Vietnam has significantly transitioned from traditional marine aquaculture to industrial mariculture, leveraging lessons learned from Norway. This collaboration has enhanced Vietnam’s competitiveness in global markets and laid the groundwork for sustainable growth in its aquaculture sector.

Vo Tan Thanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), emphasized the critical role of a skilled workforce in this transformation during the conclusion of a skills development program for Vietnam's industrial marine aquaculture. He described the transition as both a necessity and a strategic challenge for national development.

Vietnam's industrial marine aquaculture has undergone rapid transformation, becoming a cornerstone of the nation’s sustainable aquaculture economic strategy. The Government's "Strategy for Development of Vietnam's Fisheries for the 2021-2030 period, vision to 2045" focuses on reducing reliance on natural fish farming and promoting modern, efficient, and safe industrial aquaculture practices to better integrate into global value chains.

Since 2019, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM), with technical support from the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), has collaborated with the Vietnam Seaculture Association (VSA) and other stakeholders. This partnership has involved provincial Fisheries Sub-departments, aquaculture educators, and senior business managers. With guidance from experts at the Directorate of Vocational and Educational Training (DVET), they have developed vocational skills standards and a short-term training program tailored to industrial marine aquaculture.

Photo: VCCI

“The development of a skilled workforce, alongside strong cooperation between the government, businesses, and international organizations, is vital for advancing Vietnam’s industrial marine aquaculture sector. This will ensure it achieves sustainable goals and strengthens its global market competitiveness,” said Vo Tan Thanh.

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken echoed this sentiment, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in transferring technology and management expertise. She noted that NHO and VCCI have worked closely since 2004 to foster innovation and growth.

“The curriculum developed for Vietnam’s marine aquaculture sector is a practical and timely product of this cooperation, aligning with the strategic priorities of both nations,” Ambassador Solbakken told The Hanoi Times. She emphasized that knowledge-sharing between Vietnam and Norway not only produces tangible results but also deepens bilateral relations. The program draws heavily on Norway’s marine aquaculture expertise and has been adapted for Vietnam through the involvement of experts from the Directorate of Fisheries, the Vietnam Seaculture Association, and leading aquaculture enterprises.

At a November 28 event hosted by VCCI-HCM, key documents and the short-term training program for industrial marine aquaculture were formally introduced and handed over to relevant agencies, marking another milestone in Vietnam's journey toward a more sustainable and competitive aquaculture industry.

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