Vietnam Rural Industry Research and Development Institute
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Established in 1997 by the Vietnam Association of Ethnology and Anthropology and officially registered with the Ministry of Science and Technology, VIRI is a leading science and technology organization dedicated to the sustainable development of rural industries in Vietnam.
For nearly three decades, VIRI has actively promoted research, technology transfer, market connectivity, and sustainable livelihoods. Our mission is to transform research into practice to enhance productivity and production efficiency, improve household incomes—particularly for women and vulnerable groups—while protecting the environment and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Over the past 28 years, VIRI has made significant contributions to socio-economic development by balancing industrial activities between urban and rural areas, diversifying income sources, promoting sustainable production and consumption, and supporting enterprises in accessing both domestic and international markets. With extensive experience in sustainable standards, VIRI has supported national and sectoral associations, as well as businesses, in developing standards and codes of conduct for their respective sectors.
Since July 2025, VIRI has been officially appointed as AVPN’s Official Representative in Vietnam. AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia. VIRI is also the local verification partner of ImpactCollab – a new initiative by AVPN aimed at facilitating the identification of trustworthy and impactful organizations across Asia.
VIRI remains committed to working alongside communities, businesses, and partners both domestically and internationally to foster sustainable rural industries. We continue to innovate, collaborate, and share values to improve livelihoods—especially for women and marginalized groups—while protecting the environment and promoting inclusive social development.
We sincerely thank our partners, donors, enterprises, government agencies, and communities for their trust, companionship, and support throughout our journey. Your collaboration and encouragement are the driving forces behind VIRI’s continued mission for a greener, more sustainable, and prosperous Vietnam.
Director
Dr. Nguyen Bao Thoa
Viri in figures
Implemented projects
200
Beneficiaries
200,000
MSMEs
2,500
Volunteers
28
Success Story
Ban Diem Cooperative
Mrs. Lang Thi Hoa, group leader shared group members are happy when participating in the group. Currently, the production has higher output and sales are better, so as the income. The group products are now well known in the district, and have been introduced to many trade fairs and big events in and out…
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Eatu Fair Agricultural Service Cooperative
In 2014, Eatu Fair Agricultural Service Cooperative was established with the aim to support and provide raw materials and output consumptions channels for members. The activities of the cooperative includes: growing, producing, purchasing, coffee processing, fertilizer service, agricultural supplies service. The cooperative has 49 members, in which 90% are from Ede ethnic minorities. Eatu Fair…
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Eakiet Fair Agricultural Service Cooperative
Eakiet Fair Agricultural Service Cooperative was previously known as Eakiet Fair Trade Group. The group was founded on October 2008 and converted to a cooperative on March 2011. On the first step of formation, the cooperative has only 48 members, now the cooperative has 97 members in which 4 are of ethnic minorities, 44 are…
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Outstanding innovation in technique, design and marketing
Outstanding innovation in technique, design and marketing One recent innovation in their bamboo design has been perfecting the technique of making items that have “right angles”, including such things as boxes, trays, and baskets. The cooperative is also trained in how to dye their products naturally, and to use water-based paints, (safe paints that meet…
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The rejuvination of traditional craft production within the Co Tu ethnic group The Co Tu ethnic group is located in Doi Village, Thuong Lo Commune, Nam Dong District, Thua Thien Hue Province.
The rejuvination of traditional craft production within the Co Tu ethnic group The Co Tu ethnic group is located in Doi Village, Thuong Lo Commune, Nam Dong District, Thua Thien Hue Province. The sub-project has helped members of the cooperative to restore the traditional zeng and bamboo/rattan weaving of the Co Tu ethnic group. Sub-project:…
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The typical model on No child labour in Dương Lieu, Hoai Duc, Hanoi
After a period of work, the household enthusiastically coordinated to participate in the project and made obvious changes. Households have a clear awareness of child labor, comply with the law, do not use child labor, if there are 17-year-old workers, they will arrange suitable work, working time less than the normal employees. And don’t allow…
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