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JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF CROSS-BORDER ECONOMIC ZONES

Trade and Investment Facilitation

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Facilitating SEZ Development in the Lancang-Mekong Region

The development of special economic zones (SEZs) offers immense potentials in the Lancang-Mekong countries of Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. By allowing the free flow of raw materials, goods, services and investment, SEZs can unleash the potential of ASEAN’s single market and production base, boosting the supply and value chain of the Mekong sub-region and making it more competitive and attractive to foreign investors.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Promote SEZs in the Lancang-Mekong countries and foster increased coordination among them; and 
  2. Boost trade and investment both from within and outside the sub-region, thereby improving the supply chain, upgrading the production base, enhanci60-=ng trade and providing better livelihood to the people. 

This three-year initiative focuses on:   

  • Joint study and survey of SEZs within Lancang-Mekong region to match complementary SEZs and identify prioritized areas
  • Capacity building through modular trainings on SEZ management practices and structured learning visits to introduce successful SEZ models
  • Setting up of an online system of SEZ to provide information to foreign investors
  • Enhancement of business connections and information sharing through one-stop service centers and business centers between SEZs in Lancang-Mekong region
  • Establishment of a joint working group and joint strategic plan of action for improved management and promotion of SEZs
  • Organization of joint investment promotion activities including briefings and seminars on investment opportunities and joint business matching events

TARGET SECTORS

  • National Ministry of Industry/Commerce
  • National Business Chambers
  • SME Associations

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Project Duration : 2018 - 2021

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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.