Reported by: Tran Thi Phuong, National Project Coordinator of Project 8748, Van Thi Yen, Project Management Director of Project 8748, and Vo Hao Quang, Project Support Officer at CCCSC
Date: September 4, 2023
Time: Morning
Location: Phong Dien Charity Cooperative, 16 Nguyen Dang Dan, Phong Dien Town, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province
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Summary
On September 4, 2023, a field work team from the 8748 Project visited the Phong Dien Charity Cooperative in Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province. The team was composed of Tran Thi Phuong, the National Project Coordinator of Project 8748, Van Thi Yen, the Project Management Director of Project 8748, and Vo Hao Quang, a Project Support Officer at CCCSC.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the cooperative’s participation in the 8748 Project. The team met with the cooperative’s board of directors and management team to discuss the cooperative’s activities and challenges. The team also visited the cooperative’s facilities and projects to assess their condition.
Findings
The team found that the cooperative has made significant progress in its participation in the 8748 Project. The cooperative has developed a business plan that is aligned with the project’s objectives. The cooperative has also trained its members on sustainable agriculture practices. The cooperative has also established a number of projects, including a vermicomposting project, a mushroom cultivation project, and a vegetable production project.
The team also found that the cooperative is facing some challenges. The cooperative is located in a remote area, which makes it difficult to access markets for its products. The cooperative also lacks the financial resources to invest in its infrastructure.
Recommendations
The team recommends that the cooperative continue to focus on its sustainable agriculture practices. The cooperative should also work to develop markets for its products and to secure financial resources.
Specific recommendations:
- The cooperative should continue to implement its business plan.
- The cooperative should develop a marketing plan to promote its products.
- The cooperative should seek funding from government agencies or development organizations.
Conclusion
The team is confident that the Phong Dien Charity Cooperative has the potential to achieve its goals. The cooperative has the commitment, capacity, and support it needs to succeed.