Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) hold the key to unlocking the economic development and growth potential of the GMS member states’ economies. For this potential to be realized, however, states must implement their commitments and obligations under the various ratified FTAs – especially the ASEAN FTA – and local SMEs must develop the skills and …
The approaching integration of the GMS into the AEC calls for an increased effort on behalf of all concerned countries, to advance and enhance the communication skills of its citizens. Although the English language has been adopted as the default language for inter-regional communication, local languages remain an undeniably important and defining aspect of the …
The quality and safety of ASEAN-produced fruits, vegetables and meat products vary greatly due to the wide diversity of systems, infrastructure, resources and capacities in the region. While more economically developed countries have established internationally-recognized and supported good agricultural and postharvest practices (GAPs), Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar – in particular – have struggled to …
Friday (May 31) marked the completion of the two-week second batch ‘SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia’ training program, held at MI headquarters in Khon Kaen. The program was part of the three year ‘Capacity Building for the Integration of CLMV Economies into ASEAN Economic Community 2015’, funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) …
Friday (May 3) marked the completion of the one-week ‘Product Market Identification for GMS countries’ training program, held at MI headquarters in Khon Kaen. The training course is the latest in a range of programs and activities organized by the Trade and Facilitation Department (TIF) under the three year, joint MI – New Zealand Foreign …
The MI Alumni Writing Content offers a chance for MI alumni to write an essay of between 1,000-1500 words describing the impact of their MI experience on their life and work. The piece should reflect past participants experience at MI, emphasizing how the knowledge/ skills/networks learned and established here have been applied in the workplace, …
Sponsored by the People’s Government of Yunnan Province of P. R. China, MI’s Trade and Investment Facilitation Division (TIF) conducted a training course entitled, ‘Business Research and Database Development for Chambers of Commerce and Industry along North South Economic Corridors (NSEC),’ from March 25-29, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training was part of a six-month …
Economic and social development in the GMS is dependent on capable human resources that possess the knowledge and skills to recognize and address the challenges facing the region. In 2012, the Mekong Institute (MI) and the New Embassy, Bangkok, launched the Mekong Institute – New Zealand Ambassador’s Scholarship (MINZAS) Program to help build a critical …
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The ‘SME cluster promotion and investor forum’ was held on 19th March 2014 at the Sasin Japan Centre, Bangkok which was jointly organized by the Mekong Institute (MI) and Sasin Japan Center (SJC). The forum was attended by 36 participants comprising of SME clusters from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam and buyers and traders from …
Over the past two decades, the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) which includes Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and two Southern Provinces of PR China has experienced rapid economic growth. The creation of the three GMS Economic Corridors has driven the subregions growth through comprehensive physical infrastructure development projects. Economic and social development, however, has …
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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.