CALL FOR APPLICATION ON TRADE NEGOTIATION FOR ASEAN MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP

Trade and Investment Facilitation

Mekong Institute (MI) is organizing an online international workshop on “Trade Negotiation for ASEAN Members” with the support of Chile International Cooperation Agency for Development (AGCID), in close coordination and collaboration with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and being implemented by MI. The workshop aims to develop the capacity of the practitioners of government organizations in the ASEAN member states and Chile.

The program will highlight the importance of ASEAN agreement, negotiation, and the facilitation of trade and investment through a better understanding of policy maker and practitioners in government sectors in trade negotiation development process.

The workshop is designed for 30 senior to mid-level officials, practitioners and promoters from the ministries of commerce, foreign trade policy/negotiation department, trade promotion agencies, trade policy development and research and training institutes who are directly involved in trade and investment promotion activities from ASEAN member states : Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Please find more information of the workshop outline and application below. Interested applicants should apply by May 9, 2023. 

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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.