The five-day regional training program on Sustainable Rural Development commenced on June 13, 2016, at the Mekong Institute (MI) Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training was attended by 17 participants from Thailand and Lao PDR. Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, MI Executive Director, welcomed the participants to the program, which is part of a …
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VIENTIANE, Lao PDR – MI representatives participated in the 2nd MRLG Regional Stakeholder Consultation Workshop held at Mercure Hotel in Vientiane, Lao PDR on Feb. 23-24, 2016. Attended by over 90 participants from 6 countries working in the Mekong region including Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Director of the Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC) Department, …
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Dalat City, 20 January 2016 – Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a collection of principles to apply for on-farm production and post-production processes, resulting in safe and healthy food and non-food agricultural products, and taking into account economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Food safety has been a major concern for Vietnamese and has led to …
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(Yamethin, Myanmar) – Mekong Institute (MI) hosted a Dissemination Workshop focusing on “Improving the Postharvest Handling of Fresh Grape in Myanmar” on January 13, 2016. Twenty-three grape growers working in grape cultivated areas of Yamethin Township attended. The workshop provided a platform for grape farmers and key stakeholders to address the challenges and constraints of …
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Hatsayfong, Vientiane, Lao PDR, December 24, 2015 – To bring on board different stakeholders at different levels who aim to raise awareness and uptake the best practices of postharvest handling of fresh produce, a dissemination workshop on “Improving the Postharvest Handling of Lettuce in Lao PDR was organized by the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Lao …
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The ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and priorities of CLMV countries are the subjects of discussion at the Regional Forum on Implementation of ASEAN-GAP in CLMV on November 3-4, 2015 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The forum was organized by the Mekong Institute with support from New Zealand Aid Programme. More than thirty participants, including government …
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Khon Kaen (October 13, 2015) – Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on “Postharvest Management of Fresh Horticultural Produce” started on October 13, 2015 at MI to enhance the capacity of 25 participants in CLMV on postharvest management.
Mekong Institute (MI) organized a 5-day Structured Learning Visit (SLV) on “Rice Seed Production and Marketing System in Thailand” starting October 6, 2015 for 21 participants from Khammouane Province of Lao PDR.
The 5-day Structured Learning Visit (SLV) on “Coffee Production and Marketing System in Thailand” commenced on September 14, 2015 at Mekong Institute. This SLV is under the project titled “Capacity Development for a More Inclusive and Equitable Growth, Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
Khon Kaen (September 3, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) organized a 2-day Regional Multi-Stakeholder Policy Consultation Workshop on Cross-Border Contract Farming (CBCF) on September 1-2, 2015.
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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.