Ca Mau province is aiming to become a green growth hub for the Mekong Delta region by focusing on developing two key economic spearheads: renewable energy and clean, high-tech agriculture.
This orientation was built based on the locality's coastal geographical advantages, abundant labor resources and commitment to developing an environmentally friendly economy, while enhancing export value and product value chains.
The province has been implementing many renewable energy projects, contributing to making Ca Mau one of the largest renewable energy centers in the region.
To maximize potential, the province has focused on building a synchronized infrastructure system, from smart grids, substations to energy storage systems and export connections.
Investment in infrastructure, seaports, logistics, and climate change adaptation projects is considered crucial for the province to become a green growth pole in the new phase.
In addition to renewable energy, clean agriculture and high technology are also key sectors, helping Ca Mau enhance production value and regional branding.
Along with energy and agriculture, infrastructure investment is a foundational factor determining success. Experts point out that developing transportation infrastructure, seaports, logistics, and a two-way irrigation system, combined with climate change adaptation projects and water security, will create conditions for the two economic spearheads to operate effectively while minimizing risks from natural disasters and saltwater intrusion.
Ca Mau's GRDP growth rate is currently over 7 per cent per year, ranking second in the Mekong Delta and higher than the regional average.
The current renewable energy capacity includes 16 wind power projects totaling 870 MW and over 2,800 rooftop solar power systems with a total of 295 MWp, surpassing most provinces in the region.
In agriculture, the area of super-intensive high-tech shrimp is expected to increase to 15,000 - 20,000 ha. The export turnover of seafood and clean rice is expected to increase by an average of 10 - 15 per cent per year.
This scenario is based on the assumption that energy, transportation, seaport, and logistics infrastructure will be improved synchronously, technology and human resources will be enhanced, and production will adapt to climate change and be environmentally friendly.
Conversely, risks from climate change impacts, saltwater intrusion, and international market fluctuations will require contingency measures and flexible policies to maintain growth momentum.
Google translate