The transport sector is the backbone for trade in the EWEC. Therefore there is a need to support it, said Mr. Sumit Pokhrel, the Energy and Climate Change Coordinator from GMS-EOC, ADB, at a workshop held at the Mekong Institute (MI), Khon Kaen, Thailand, last Friday, October 7, 2011. The East West Economic Corridor (EWEC), …
A group of 35 government officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture of Thailand, visited the Mekong Institute (MI) last September 23, 2011. These officials were taking part in a 2-day training program entitled: Producing and Developing Tutor in Extension Work. They came to MI to be informed about the Greater Mekong …
The five day internal training on Capacity Building Program Management and Facilitation Skills was attended by nine new staff and five long term interns at the Mekong Institute. The training was organized to enhance program management and facilitation skills of MI professional staff. The topics related to capacity building program management and facilitation skills were …
The 5-day regional training on Trade Event promotion was held on 22nd August to 26th August 2011 at Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen. On the first day, the participants were warmly welcomed by Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director. In his speech, Dr. Suchat also expressed his appreciation to Japanese Government for cooperating with MI on the …
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On August 10, 2011, 37 members of Yunnan-Thailand (Northern Region) Cooperation Working Group paid a visit to the Mekong Institute. Middle to senior officials from Yunnan Province, led by Mr. Huang Jun, Director General of the Department of Culture of Yunnan Province, P. R. China, were welcomed by MI Director, Dr Suchat Katima, and MI …
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Mekong Institute (MI), an intergovernmental organization based in Khon Kaen, Thailand and Betagro Group, an agri-industrial company, join hands to conduct a 4-week Youth Camp and Action Research on Integrated Swine and Poultry Production from 11 July to 5 August 2011. Twenty college-level students from Lao PDR and Vietnam will undergo a rigorous training on …
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Mekong Institute participated in the Asia Pacific Trade and Investment Fair 2011 which was organized together with the 8th Asia Pacific Business Forum by UNESCAP from 25th -26th July 2011 at Bangkok. Mekong Institute was one of the collaborative partners of the event. The theme of the Fair was Capturing Post-Crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities …
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The Mekong Institute (MI) organized an expert’s meeting for its upcoming Labor Migration and Care Program. It hosted 13 experts from various government organizations, non-government organizations, and academic institutions with involvement in migration in the GMS countries. The meeting was set to validate the need of implementing MIs Labor Migration and Care Program as well …
THE EXPERT’S MEETING ON MEKONG INSTITUTES LABOR MIGRATION AND CARE PROGRAM (2011-2013) Read More »
The Mekong Forum, with the theme of From the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC): Prospects for Human Resource Development and Capacity Building in Regional Cooperation and Integration, was held in Khon Kaen, Thailand on 12-13 July. The Forum provided a unique opportunity to bring together senior government officials, academics and …
The 5-day Structured Learning Visit on Regional Rural Development Planning for Laos government officials opens on 5 July 2011 at Mekong Institute with 14 senior to middle-level government officials from central and provincial offices of the Department of Planning, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (DoP-MPI). The participants were warmly welcomed by Dr. Suchat Katima, …
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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.