CAPITALIZING ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION AND INTEGRATION

Innovation and Technological Connectivity

Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the People’s Government of Yunnan Province, P.R. China, officially opened the Training on Communication Skill Capacity Building for Regional Cooperation and Integration in the Lancang-Mekong Region last July 15, 2019. Held at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand, the training program gathered 34 government officials from Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, representatives of state-owned enterprises from Yunnan Province as well as MI young scholars and staff.  

Addressing the participants, Mr. Sudam Pawar, Director of Innovation and Technological Connectivity Department of MI, encouraged inquisitive and peer learning. “Be confident, ask questions, and learn more together. Though this training program, we hope to equip our participants with effective communication capacities that will enable efficient coordination when engaging in inter-country cooperation,” he stated.

The two-week training program offers a four-part module covering the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and Greater Mekong Subregional Economic Cooperation against the backdrop of regional integration, fundamentals of English and communication skills such as persuasive and public speaking, narration and report writing, as well as practical techniques to enhance English proficiency and comprehension especially in a cross-cultural setting. The program also integrates a platform for networking and interaction wherein participants will have the opportunity to attend the Joint Mekong Forum and GMS Logistics Forum happening on July 24.

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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.