MI TO ORGANIZE AN EXPERT DIALOGUE ON SHAPING THE DIGITAL FUTURE: PATHWAYS TO ENABLING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY ECOSYSTEM FOR POST-PANDEMIC RESILIENCE IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

Sustainable Energy and Environment

The Expert Dialogue on “Shaping the Digital Future: Pathways to Enabling Digital Connectivity Ecosystem for Post-Pandemic Resilience in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” as a part of capacity development project on “ Scaling-Up Digital Connectivity for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Lancang-Mekong Countries for Post-Pandemic Resilience,” is a strategic initiative spearheaded by the Mekong Institute (MI), with the support of the People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China, on December 14, 2023.

The event provides a platform for stakeholders, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, to actively engage in discussions and collaborative efforts, serves as a pivotal platform to delve into the practical aspects of shaping the digital future of the Lancang-Mekong region. By exploring how technology and the digital economy can synergistically support the growth and development of MSMEs, the collective aim is to pave the way for a resilient, interconnected, and digitally driven the Lancang-Mekong economic landscape.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/4a8rVWS

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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.