MI attended Jeju Forum 2024, underscoring the need for innovative approaches for advancing climate resilience and adaptation

Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Mekong Institute (MI)’s Director of Trade and Investment Facilitation Department and Mekong-Korea Cooperation Fund, presented his perspective on “Innovative Approaches for Advancing Climate Resilience and Adaptation” during a panel discussion at the 19th Jeju Forum, on 29-30 May 2024 in Jeju, South Korea. The session aimed to enhance cooperation and innovation …

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ASEAN, Mekong Institute empower youth in civic engagement for stronger regional community

VIENTIANE, 21 May 2024 – Forging a stronger and more sustainable regional community, ASEAN Secretariat and Mekong Institute (MI) gathered 30 young leaders from across ASEAN Member States for the ASEAN Youth Convergence (AYC) on 20-21 May in Vientiane. Supported by the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) and through ASEAN Youth Programme Fund …

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ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024 convenes, fostering community building

VIENTIANE, 20 May 2024 – The ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024, a flagship programme in promoting the ASEAN Prize and its role in regional integration, was successfully concluded today in Vientiane, Lao PDR.  The one-day event brought together the last three ASEAN Prize Recipients in a dynamic discussion platform, under the theme of “ASEAN Regional Integration …

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ASEAN Prize Symposium 

ASEAN PRIZE SYMPOSIUM 2024 The ASEAN Prize Symposium is a flagship programme aiming to promote the ASEAN Prize and its role in fostering ASEAN Community building. This year, in jointcollaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat, Temasek Foundation, and Mekong Institute, the event intends to bring together ASEAN Prize Recipients (APRs) from 2021 to 2023 in a …

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Promoting Crop Insurance through PPP, a Collaborative Push for Climate-ResilientAgriculture in ASEAN

ASEAN Member States (AMS) have made significant strides towards enhancing the resilience of their agricultural sectors by jointly developing recommendations for policy guidelines and capacity-building measures on crop insurance. Representatives from the ten ASEAN countries, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the insurance sector collaborated to produce actionable strategies aimed at fortifying regional agricultural resilience against the …

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Join us ONLINE for the ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024

 Join us ONLINE for the ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024 as we celebrate the achievements of past recipients and explore their significant contributions to building a strong regional community. Our discussions will delve into regional cooperation, youth leadership, and women’s economic empowerment. Featured Speakers: Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director, Mekong Institute Muhammad Iqbal Damit, Co-founder, Hand4Hand Madam …

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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.