BANK OF THAILAND, NORTHEASTERN REGION OFFICE VISITS MEKONG INSTITUTE

A delegation from Bank of Thailand, Northeastern Region Office, Khon Kaen, led by Mr. Permsuk Sutthinoon, Senior Director and eight officials paid a special visit to Mekong Institute on Monday, 7 February 2011.  Welcomed by the MI Director, Dr Suchat Katima, and MI Management, the delegates were given presentations on MI background and activities in …

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EFFECTIVE FACILITATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP OPENS ON 31 JANUARY 2011

The workshop on Effective Facilitation and Communication Skills was launched today (31 January). Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director welcomed the participants and formally opened the program. He emphasized the importance of facilitation and communication skills in working together toward regional development and cooperation.  This workshop is organized by the Mekong Institute in collaboration with German …

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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.