Mekong Forum 2024
Previous Next BACKGROUND & RATIONALE The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s diverse economies are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of digitalization, innovation, and technology (DIT) across key sectors such as agriculture, trade, energy, and the environment. As countries strive towards sustainable growth, a digital and technological revolution is inevitable. This revolution promises to redefine the region’s …
Regional Workshop Cum Structural Learning Visit along the Economic Corridor in Thailand, Lao PDR and Cambodia
BACKGROUND Since 1998, the Greater Mekong Subregion has been using economic corridors to promote economic growth and development that goes beyond the impact of a road or highway project. In recent years, the establishment of Economic Corridors has resulted in an enhanced level of connectivity within the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) and beyond to Lancang-Mekong …
Training cum Workshop on Creative Industry Associations Management in project locations in the Mekong countries
BACKGROUND The creative industry plays an importance role in boosting the cultural tourism sector in the Mekong countries, significantly boosting their economies. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted this sector, with heritage sites experiencing slower recovery due to varying levels of economic development and response capabilities among the countries. This situation threatens cultural skills …
MI Council Meeting 1/2024
Background The Mekong Institute (MI), serving as the Project Implementing Agency for the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), organized various activities across five Mekong countries – Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam (CLMTV) – as part of the ‘Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region’ project, which took place from April …
