Mekong Forum 2023 Thursday July 27, 2023 Time (UTC+8) Activity 08:30 – 09:00 Registration at Gran Ballroom 1st Floor 09:00 – 09:05 Greetings and Welcome Ms. Hao Wen, Senior Program Coordinator, MI and Emcee 09:05 – 09:15 Introductory Remarks Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director, MI Morning Plenary Session: Opening and Keynote Addresses 09:15 – 09:35 …
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Introduction The Creative Economy (CE) has become a new source of economic growth in many parts of the world. Since the industrial revolution 4.0 emphasizes creativity and innovation, it is paving the way for the creative economy to thrive. Today, the creative industries are one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy, providing …
Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), is organizing a two-week international training program on “Green Freight and Logistics Development” on August 21 – September 1, 2017, at its residential training center, Khon Kaen, Thailand. The main objective of the training is to address the importance of ‘Green’ or sustainable practices …
Mekong Institute (MI) successfully conducted a one-day workshop on East – West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Business Database Upgrade and Promotion of E-commerce in Thakhek, Khammouane province, Lao PDR on December 14, 2016. The workshop was part of the framework of the Regional and Local Economic Development Project titled, Capacity Development for a More Inclusive and …
The Validation Workshop on Stakeholders’ Perception on the Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Cambodia was held at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap province of Cambodia on December 17, 2015, to bring together various key stakeholders to review the findings of the draft reports and contribute to the finalization of the report. The issues …
The quality and safety of ASEAN-produced fruits, vegetables and meat products vary greatly due to the wide diversity of systems, infrastructure, resources and capacities in the region. While more economically developed countries have established internationally-recognized and supported good agricultural and postharvest practices (GAPs), Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar – in particular – have struggled to …
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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.