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VISION

Capable and committed human resources working together for a more integrated, prosperous, and harmonious GMS

Mission

Contribute to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for the acceleration of sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the GMS

Main Strategic Goals

MI’s activities always strive to achieve MI’s goals in the areas of agricultural development and commercialization; trade and investment facilitation; sustainable energy and environment. The strategic goals are:

  • Increase agricultural commercial production and strengthen sustainable food systems
  • Increase access to international markets and cross-border trade
  • Increase adoption of power grid connectivity, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate-smart technologies in agriculture and trade initiatives

While delivering areas of support under the three regional development themes, MI also addresses issues of social inclusion and vulnerability, digital economy and innovation, and labor mobility to cement holistic and sustainable impacts in the subregion and beyond.

Implementing Strategies

As set out in the MI Strategic Plan 202-2025, the strategies for implementation are:
  • Implement projects in partnerships
  • Provide advisory services to GMS governments, development partners, the private sector, and civil society
  • Conduct research for policy advocacy on transboundary development areas
For more information, see the MI Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and the MI Strategic Plan Infographic.
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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.