Recessionary trends in major economies of USA and EU leading to contraction in demand in these traditional markets have made it essential for exporters in many countries to take an initiative to diversify their export markets in emerging markets. For GMS, these markets could be Latin America, CIS countries, Middle East and ASEAN. However, this …
ENHANCING ACCESS TO MARKET INFORMATION FOR GMS EXPORTERS Read More »
In collaboration with Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology Development, Mekong Institute (MI)’s Trade and Investment Facilitation Division organized the Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on “Business Research and Database Development for Chambers of Commerce and Industry along North South Economic Corridor (NSEC)” on September 11, 2013 in Kunming, China. The workshop is the third and …
Coordinated Border Management (CBM) relates to the required systems and procedures to promote cohesion and efficiency in the management of border operations for travelers, goods and transportation crossing international borders. CBM is critical for the fulfillment of the ASEAN Single Window (ASW) system and AEC 2015. Mekong Institute, in collaboration with Thailand International Development Cooperation …
STRENGTHENING COORDINATED CROSS-BORDER PROCEDURE IN CLMV COUNTRIES Read More »
Economic and social development in the GMS is dependent on capable human resources that possess the knowledge and skills to recognize and address the various challenges facing the region. Recognizing the need to address the knowledge and skill gaps in the emerging generation of GMS leaders and to cultivate new networks to contribute to regional …
2013 MINZAS ROUNDTABLE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2 – 3, 2013 KHON KAEN, THAILAND Read More »
The liberalization of trade barriers, proliferation of regional free-trade agreements (FTAs) and the integration of the Mekong Countries into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) presents a range of trade policy challenges. As signatories to a range of FTA agreements – including the ASEAN FTA – CLMV countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam) have tremendous …
13-16 August 2013, Jakarta – The Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Work Plan (WP) II commenced this month. The Mekong Institute has been tasked to take stock of the progress of the implementation of the IAI WP II and assess current implementation approaches and modalities. The Review will come up …
REVIEW OF CAMBODIA, LAO PDR, MYANMAR AND VIET NAM ASEAN INTEGRATION BEGINS Read More »
To assist MI staff to better understand how its training courses are received and utilized by our participants, MI recently launched the Alumni Writing Contest. The contest provided our alumni with an opportunity to share – in a written piece – their experiences at MI and the impact of their experience on their work and …
ANNOUNCEMENT: WINNERS OF THE MI ALUMNI WRITING CONTEST! Read More »
The Mekong Institute (MI) conducted a one-week regional training program on Business Research Methods and Information Management along the North-South Economic Corridors: NSEC (R3A & R3B)” from July 14-18, 2014 at its residential training center, Khon Kaen, Thailand. This training course is a part of the one-year project on “Enhancing Provincial and Local Chambers of …
The Mekong Sub-region (GMS) is in the midst of massive change, both economically and socially. Over the past two decades, the GMS Economic Cooperation Program (GMS ECP) has paved the way for accelerated economic growth and the emergence of the GMS as a global hub of trade and investment. Economic and social development, however, has …
MI & ITD: MOVING THE GMS TOWARDS MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE GROWTH Read More »
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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.