Connectivity for Central Highlands economic development, especially interms of infrastructure, tourism and value chains of several farmproduces, was the dominant topic of a workshop held in Buon Ma Thuotcity in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on July 24.

Participants proposed mechanisms rallying resources for transport andirrigation infrastructure, including stepping up the progress of roadprojects connecting the Central Highlands with the south central andsoutheast regions, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

According to them, a regional transport infrastructure foundation should be established.

Several raised an idea to set up a regional tourism coordinating boardto link the Central Highlands with other localities and seek supportfrom ministries and agencies.

Another board is alsoexpected to assist with the development of value chains of key farmproduce and extend the commercial reach of coffee, pepper and rubber.

They also agreed to establish a regional foundationthat will foster connectivity models in coffee production, processing,preservation and consumption up to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)standards.

The event was co-hosted by the SteeringCommittee for the Central Highlands, the Party Central Committee’sEconomic Commission and the Vietnam Economic Times.-VNA