Developing traditional markets in ethnic minority areas

Traditional markets in Tri Ton district are the main shopping channel for local people.

Tri Ton is a mountainous district with a large Khmer ethnic minority population, accounting for about 33% of the district's population. The district has 15 communes and towns with 12 markets in 11 communes, while 4 communes do not have markets, such as An Tuc, Nui To, Le Tri and Vinh Phuoc. The markets in the district are classified as class 3 markets. Most of the markets are long-standing traditional markets, mainly trading in agricultural products, fresh food and consumer goods to serve the needs of exchange, purchase and daily life of local people.

In the center of Ba Chuc town, Ba Chuc market is built solidly and semi-solidly, with a total area of ​​830m2. The market is divided into 9 business areas; 1 parking area. The market has 236 lots and business households, of which 32 are grocery lots, 44 are general stores; 160 households sell food, foodstuffs, agricultural products and about 50 irregular businesses are arranged in semi-solid areas. Products sold in the market all have packaging and labels with full information about the origin of the product. Most of the permanent businesses in the market have signs with the name of the business items, full name, address, and contact phone number.

The entire market area has been invested in synchronous facilities and techniques; equipment serving the business of small traders. Notably, the area selling fresh food and cooked food is arranged separately, avoiding the situation of spillage, sticking to cooked food or dry food, causing food safety problems. In addition, the business area or the walkways around the stalls are all cleaned. The electrical system, fire prevention and fighting are basically guaranteed... As one of the long-standing businesses at Ba Chuc market, Mr. Nguyen Van Mai said that recently, the market has received attention from the functional sector to upgrade its infrastructure and business facilities. In addition, the security and order situation is guaranteed. Theft and disturbance of security and order no longer occur...

Traditional markets in Tri Ton district are the main shopping and exchange channel for local people. Mr. Chau Danh (O Lam commune) said that the products sold at the market are guaranteed to be fresh and hygienic. In addition, some household products and clothing at the market are cheaper than when purchased at supermarkets. Besides, the businesses are also enthusiastic and friendly. “Almost every day, I take my wife to the market to buy food and daily necessities. I only go shopping at the supermarket when absolutely necessary, when there are parties, holidays, Tet; or take advantage of the time to take my children there to visit and shop…” - Mr. Chau Danh shared.

Traditional markets in Tri Ton district are regularly maintained and repaired. However, many markets have been established for a long time, so the infrastructure, drainage system, etc. have deteriorated. In this situation, the local government has reviewed, proposed to update, and promptly adjust documents related to the management of investment activities in the construction of commercial infrastructure, ensuring consistency, smoothness, synchronization, and compliance with specialized laws.

In order to facilitate the buying and selling of goods by people, especially the Khmer ethnic minority people, in the coming time, Tri Ton district will continue to invest in building, renovating and upgrading the management of traditional markets in the area. Including upgrading and renovating O Lam market, Chau Lang market; building new Le Tri market, Nui To market, An Tuc market.

In addition, perfect the mechanism of direction, operation and coordination between agencies and units at all levels to implement. In particular, focus on solutions to promote the consumption of products of ethnic minority and mountainous areas. In addition, promote trade promotion activities, connect supply and demand, promote consumption, especially local specialties. Support the application of science - technology and information technology; combine the consumption of agricultural products through online and direct sales channels to increase the efficiency of product consumption of ethnic minority and mountainous areas...

MINH DUC

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