Under the decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, during that period, at least 129 handicrafts and 208 traditional craft villages will be restored and preserved, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
The programme aims to protect and uphold the values and characteristics of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages, promote production and increase competitiveness and added value for craft villages’ products.
It targets to create more jobs and increase incomes for locals, making contributions to enhancing sustainable rural socio-economic development.
During the 2021-2030 period, production value of craft villages is expected to expand 10 per cent on average per year.
The export value of handicrafts made in craft villages is projected to reach US$6 billion.
A report from the Vietnam Traditional Craft Village Association shows that there are more than 5,400 craft villages across the country.
The number of households and business establishments in rural areas increased annually between 8.8 per cent and 9.8 per cent. The production value of craft villages grow about 15 per cent on average per year.
The handicraft industry alone has attracted about 1.5 million workers, generating annual export value of about US$1.7 billion.
According to thestar.com.my
