Exchange Program

BACKGROUND The Mekong region is a diverse and vibrant destination that attracts millions of tourists every year. In recent years, the region’s UNESCO world heritage sites have also seen a noticeable increase in the number of visitors as more and more travelers seek out cultural experiences and rich historical heritages. In addition to the hospitality …

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Consultation Workshop on Innovative Financing for the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector in the Lancang-Mekong Countries

Background The transport sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and decarbonizing it is crucial to achieving the targets set by the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the lack of adequate financing often hinders the development and implementation of low-carbon transport initiatives. The need for financial resource mobilization …

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Governing Board Meeting 1/2023

THE 5th LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM 2023 “Promoting Agribusiness and Investment in Processed Food Sector” Nanning and Pingxiang | July 3-5, 2023 MI invites stakeholders of the agribusiness and food processing industry to the 5th Lancang-Mekong Business Forum (LMBF) in Nanning, P.R. China  With support from the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund of P. R. China, the …

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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.