University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) affirms its open and entirely free-access policy for all events, training programs, research activities, communication initiatives, and knowledge transfer projects dedicated to farmers and local food producers. This policy is applied consistently to ensure that all beneficiaries — from smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses to local authorities — can access knowledge and technology without any financial barriers. The commitment to a “no-fee, no-restriction” principle serves as a cornerstone for promoting equitable access to educational resources, while strengthening trust and long-term collaboration with local communities.
Under this policy framework, UEH organizes a wide range of knowledge-sharing and networking events for farmers and food producers. These activities focus on three main areas: (1) Field-based initiatives that support the development of sustainable rural communities; (2) Training, research, and communication programs aimed at raising awareness of sustainable agriculture and environmental protection; and (3) Field surveys and multi-stakeholder discussions to enhance adaptive capacity in response to climate change.
Through these initiatives, UEH acts as a bridge connecting farmers, cooperatives, local authorities, and researchers, facilitating the exchange of experiences, technology sharing, and discussion of innovative solutions for green, efficient, and sustainable agricultural development. These events not only foster multidimensional dialogue but also contribute to building a knowledge cooperation network that supports the goal of ensuring national food security.
| Policy/Activity | Form | Level | Beneficiaries | Implementation | Results/Impact |
| Field activities, connecting people to build community, work to develop agricultural production, and build sustainable new rural areas. | Free (publicly accessible), direct engagement | Local | Farming community, local authorities, cooperative representatives | 2024 Volunteer Economics Student Campaign: Join hands with local communities to build sustainable new rural improvement projects
UEH leaders and local leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the Groundbreaking Ceremony Inauguration ceremony of the youth project “Lighting up the country roads” in An Phuoc commune, Mang Thit district Inauguration ceremony of the “Road Concreting” project in Vinh Loc B commune, Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City Groundbreaking ceremony of key projects in the 2024 Economic student volunteer campaign in My Phuoc commune |
01 rural road construction project (200 meters long) – total cost: 30,000,000 VND
41 solar-powered streetlights – total cost: 62,000,000 VND 02 “Flower Road” projects with a total length of 2.6 km – total cost: 16,000,000 VND 01 youth project – “Children’s Swimming Pool” – total cost: 149,000,000 VND 02 domestic water filtration systems – total cost: 20,000,000 VND 01 youth project – “Dike Protection” – total cost: 15,000,000 VND 07 playground renovation projects – total cost: 13,500,000 VND 01 youth project – “Gravel Road for Local Residents” – total cost: 5,000,000 VND 01 youth project – “Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space” – total cost: 5,000,000 VND 01 youth project – “Community Water Supply Line” – total cost: 16,848,000 VND 07 plastic waste collection house models – total cost: 11,000,000 VND 07 rural road projects and 04 concrete road projects with a total length of 7.02 km – total cost: 1,048,000,000 VND 349 streetlights (including 160 solar-powered lights) along a total of 10.225 km – total cost: 400,000,000 VND 42 youth “Flower Road” projects, planting 10,500 trees, and installing 104 trash bins 7,593 volunteer working days contributed by youth members to assist local communities through these projects. |
| Training and communication activities to raise awareness and share knowledge | Free (publicly accessible), direct engagement | International | Farming communities, food producers, local authorities, and cooperative representatives | – Organized awareness-raising and training on sustainable agriculture and environmental protection in 09 communes of Mang Thit district.
– Organized the activity “Planting forests to welcome cranes” at Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap. “Planting forests to welcome cranes” campaign of the Vietnam-Netherlands program |
06 environmental awareness campaigns on environmental protection and climate change, engaging 2,350 residents.
09 communes directly benefited, with nearly 3,000 farming households participating in on-site interactions. Nearly 600 students, divided into 20 volunteer teams, took part in spreading knowledge throughout the local areas, with each commune receiving support from 1–2 teams. The total budget for all knowledge transfer and community support activities reached approximately 1.75 billion VND. 100% free of charge for farmers and local producers — no fees were collected from any beneficiary. The “Planting Forests to Welcome the Cranes” campaign attracted over 100 participants, including lecturers, VNP graduate students, UEH students, and local farmers. Together, they planted over 1,000 native trees to help restore the natural ecosystem of the Dong Thap Muoi wetland region. |
| Organize a series of field surveys and seminars to transfer knowledge on food security, sustainable agriculture, and climate change adaptation in the Mekong Delta. | Free (publicly accessible), direct engagement | Local (Mekong Delta region) and national | Farmers, small-scale food producers, agricultural cooperatives, agricultural enterprises, local government leaders and agricultural managers | Conducted multiple field surveys in rural communities and cooperatives to collect feedback and opinions on food security, sustainable agricultural models, and the impacts of climate change.
Met and interviewed farmers across the Mekong Delta provinces to understand their livelihoods, challenges, and coping strategies, thereby gathering practical feedback and proposed solutions directly from farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Connected experts, policymakers, and businesses with agricultural communities to promote innovation, strengthen adaptive capacity, and integrate scientific knowledge into policy planning and development. International Conference on “Food Loss In The Pangasius Catfish Value Chain” Project |
08 research studies and articles focusing on agricultural policies and livelihoods in the Mekong Delta region.
Surveys and interviews were conducted with hundreds of farmers and cooperative representatives across key areas of the Mekong Delta. Established a field-based feedback channel connecting farmers, experts, enterprises, and policymakers, supporting livelihood solutions and enhancing adaptive capacity to environmental challenges and climate change. |
In 2023, UEH’s activities primarily focused on organizing thematic workshops that connected key stakeholders — including local authorities, cooperatives, scientists, and farmers — to exchange knowledge and develop specific sustainable development solutions for local areas. An example of this was the Workshop on Sustainable Orange Cultivation held in Vinh Long Province.
The year 2024 marked a major transition from predominantly academic and research-oriented activities to highly practical, scalable initiatives that are directly connected to local communities. These efforts more effectively address SDG 2.5.2, which emphasizes organizing events for knowledge sharing and technology transfer to farmers and local food producers. The level of impact and the scale of beneficiaries have also expanded significantly, as demonstrated by clearer data on projects, the number of beneficiaries, and investment figures compared to the previous year.
UEH further strengthened its engagement through fieldwork activities, infrastructure development, and rural improvement projects carried out alongside residents. Student volunteer campaigns, in collaboration with local communities, created a direct network for practical knowledge transfer through initiatives such as “Lighting Up Rural Roads”, road concreting projects, green livelihood models, and environmental improvement programs.
In addition, communication campaigns and training sessions on sustainable agriculture and environmental protection were more widely organized, reaching thousands of residents and being continuously maintained through UEH’s volunteer student teams.
Open related links:
1. November 25, 2023 – Workshop “Growing Oranges towards sustainable development in Vinh Long province” –
2. 30 November, 2023 – Knowledge Transfer Programs for Farmers and Food Producers –
https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/knowledge-transfer-programs-for-farmers-and-food-producers-72880
3. June 25, 2024 – 2024 Economics Student Volunteer Campaign: UEH Youth is ready to “go to share, go to contribute, go to practice, go to grow” –
4. July 02, 2024 – 2024 Economic Student Volunteer Campaign: Commencement of a series of projects in response to the Peak Day of “Volunteers participating in building new rural areas” –
5. July 12, 2024 – 2024 Economic student volunteer campaign: UEH Leaders’ visit to Vinh Long Provincial front – A journey of trust and hope –
6. December 17, 2024 – 2024 Economics Student Volunteer Campaign: UEH Youth Joining the “Year of Youth Volunteers” –
7. August 20, 2024 – Vietnam-Netherlands Program Hosts “Forest Planting to Welcome the Cranes” Event at Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap Province –
8. January 14, 2025 – Food security and sustainable agriculture: From policy to practice in the context of climate change –
9. Apr 1, 2024 – International Conference on “Food Loss In The Pangasius Catfish Value Chain” Project –
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