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28 Years of GMS Development and Cooperation
Annually on August 28, Mekong Institute reflects on the achievements and partnerships that have driven regional cooperation and sustainable development in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Thank you for being part of this journey! Let's continue shaping the future together! #MekongInstitute #GMS #28YearsOfImpact #GMSDevelopment
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From conducting trainings for government officials in its early days
Mekong Institute has expanded its work by assuming new mandates to support various sub-regional cooperation frameworks and mechanisms. The transformation also reflects the subregion’s thriving economies, calling for greater regional cooperation and integration as well as the growing geopolitical importance.
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PROSAFE: A Coordinated Agenda on Food Safety
Beyond training and outreach programs, PROSAFE produced food safety champions who continuously advocate for safer food in CLMV. With the support of the New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP), the project forged stronger partnerships, charting demonstrable changes in food safety management systems and food standards compliance.
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The Value of E-Commerce in the Time of COVID-19
Mekong Institute’s training series on rural e-commerce development equipped 44 business representatives from Cambodia, P. R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, and Thailand with knowledge of e-commerce and how to expand business opportunities in the era of digitalization.
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Empowering women towards a sustainable future in the GMS region
Mekong Institute continuously creates an enabling environment for women to meaningfully lead and participate in conserving agrobiodiversity and in promoting climate-smart agriculture.
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NEWS

October 15, 2024
Structured Learning Visit to SEAMEO Secretariat
October 08, 2024
MI Hosts Learning Exchange Visit with ICIMOD and SEI Delegates
October 08, 2024
MI Showcases Northeastern Thailand’s Economic Zones at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo
October 07, 2024
MI Strengthens Cooperation for Land-Based Connectivity along Lancang-Mekong Economic Corridors

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Our Publications

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SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN THE BAY OF BENGAL

Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong Basin: Building Forward Better toward COVID-19 Recovery with Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Approach through South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Trade and Women’s Economic Empowerment

OUTLOOK FOR DEEPENING LANCANG-MEKONG REGIONAL POWER CONNECTIVITY AND COOPERATION OF KEY AREAS

Policy Recommendations for Low/ZeroCarbon Energy Development of Lancang -Mekong Region Industrial Parks (Phase I Research)

THE VALUE OF E-COMMERCE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

MKCF ROUNDTABLE MEETING

SPO ROK MID-TERM REPORT

CERTIFIED LOGISTIC MASTER PROGRAM PHASE 2 REPORT

S&E WORKSHOP ON ENHANCING TRADE COMPETITIVENESS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES: ISSUE AND STRATEGIES IN THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

SUMMARY REPORT: CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG REGION

SPECIAL EDITION OF MEKONG CONNECTION ON MI’S 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2016

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

MI Charter

Our mission is to contribute to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for the acceleration of sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the GMS. We are guided and driven by the following core values:
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ASEAN Prize Recipient 2021

In 2021, the Mekong Institute won the prestigious ASEAN Prize for its long-standing contribution in promoting prosperous sub-regional development and advancing regional integration and cooperation. 

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.