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Vacancy: Senior Rice Programme Officer
24/07/2017 in News
VECO Vietnam is recruiting! We are currently seeking a qualified professional for the position of Senior Programme Officer for our Inclusive and Sustainable Rice Value Chain Programme 2017-2021. The Programme Officer will be based in the Regional Office in Hanoi with frequent travel to the Programme’s target locations.
LUSOTEC renews UTZ certificate for the second year
11/05/2017 in News
In December 2016, 29 farmers from LUSOTEC successfully passed the external audit required for the renewal of their UTZ certificate. Compliance with this international standard guarantees the sustainable production of their tea and creates new opportunities for the farmers
Consultancy: Planning Workshop Facilitator
05/05/2017 in News
We are looking for an experienced and qualified consultant to facilitate a strategic and operational planning workshop for VECO's safe vegetables programme. Deadline to apply: 12 May.
Tu Xa Cooperative starts safe vegetables partnership with VinEco
28/04/2017 in News
At the start of 2017, Tu Xa Safe Vegetables Cooperative, one of VECO’s partners in Phu Tho province, started a new collaboration with VinEco on safe vegetables supply. This article introduces this new partnership and provides some insights into Tu Xa’s transition towards becoming a reliable business partner.
Cycling in solidarity : accounts from the first Vietnam Classic
25/04/2017 in News
On 14 April, 25 enthusiastic bikers took on Vietnamese roads for a 400-km journey across Northern Vietnam. After months of fundraising at home, they successfully completed the first edition of the Vietnam Classic. This article shares some of their insights and looks back on an eventful and inspiring 8-days.
Cracking nuts in Thailand: our new Food Smart Cities approach
20/04/2017 in News
On March 27-28, VECO took the opportunity to present its ideas on Food Smart Cities at the Cracking the Nut Conference, in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference focuses on cracking the tough nuts associated with supporting food systems to meet urban demand.
Vacancy: Rice Programme Coordinator
18/04/2017 in News
VECO Vietnam is recruiting a Rice Programme Coordinator for its 2017-2021 programme. Deadline to apply: 3 May 2017
Belgian bikers cycle to support sustainable food in Vietnam
13/04/2017 in News
Between 14 and 22 April, 25 adventurous mountain bikers will cycle through tea fields, rice paddies and other natural wonders as part of the very first “Vredeseilanden Classic” in Vietnam. Beyond the sporting challenge, Classics’ participants are raising funds in Belgium to support farming families throughout VECO’s international network.
Vacancy: VECO Vietnam is looking for an Event Officer
13/02/2017 in News
VECO Vietnam is looking for an Event Officer to coordinate the smooth operation of two cycling races in Vietnam.
VECO Vietnam’s latest newsletter is out!
08/12/2016 in News
We are pleased to share the latest edition of VECO Vietnam’s newsletter. It features some of our best stories from the past three months including a visit from H.E. the Ambassador of Belgium to one of our project sites in Phu Tho province, a case study on the preferences and concerns of vegetables consumers in Hanoi, and a video on how a small group of farmers in Ha Nam province contributes to feeding Hanoi.

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