GAP ANALYSIS OF TRACEABILITY SYSTEM REPORT

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Vietnam can be considered a transitional or emerging economy, situated between developed economies such as Canada and less developed neighbours such as Cambodia and Lao PDR. The historical reliance on the government for many societal roles and functions is deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture. Vietnam has historically been a low-income and frugal society, emphasizing the freshness and price of food products purchased primarily at traditional wholesale and retail wet markets. The following section highlights the main findings and recommendations of this report.