A number of theoretical and practical issues for developing cooperatives in rural Vietnam

Abstract

The article aims to add voice in the direction of policymaking for the development of rural cooperatives in Vietnam. After outlining the stages of co-operative development, the need for coopera- tion and the trend in co-operative development, the paper points out six points that need to be taken into account in policymaking and implementation. And propose four measures to develop cooperatives in rural Vietnam.