Global South Project

Co-Creating a Future-Oriented Vision Aiming to Realize Sustainable Agriculture

As part of the “Future-Oriented Co-Creation Projects in the Southern Hemisphere”, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) aims to support countries in the Southern Hemisphere in addressing the challenges they’re currently facing. At the same time, the program encourages economic cooperation, helps revitalize Japan’s domestic industries, and promotes innovation by tapping into the region’s strong potential for growth.

The program offers partial funding for pilot projects that bring real benefits to the countries where they take place.

Out of 144 project submissions, only 36 were selected after a competitive review — including Sorimachi’s “DX and GX Agricultural Pilot Project in the Mekong Delta”.

Co-Creating a Future-Oriented Vision Aiming to Realize Sustainable Agriculture

Project Details

《 Objective 》

This project focuses on enhancing the skills and capabilities of local officials and agricultural cooperatives, including training agricultural cooperatives and members on carbon emission reduction. The project supports their participation in Vietnam’s national initiative:
“Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Cultivation Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030”, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

The project also aims to ensure the effective use of WACA and FaceFarm tools for cooperative management in agriculture.

Execution details

Conduct two Training of Trainers (ToT) courses on WACA and FaceFarm for provincial-level staff, including those from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Cooperative Alliance.
Deliver 24 training sessions on WACA and FaceFarm for agricultural cooperatives across 12 provinces. These sessions will be led by the ToT-certified trainers along with Sorimachi staff.
Develop 14 leading agricultural cooperative models throughout 12 provinces.
Support cooperatives in monitoring and guiding their members on carbon emission reduction, following MARD’s procedures.
Partner Delegation’s visit to Japan (Engage in knowledge exchange and learn from government and private sector activities in Japan for future implementation)