MI SPOTLIGHTS POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES FOR RESILIENT RECOVERY

Continuing on its mission to support the long-term recovery of the Lancang-Mekong subregion, Mekong Institute (MI) pooled best strategies in designing sustainable mechanisms to protect development gains, while targeting multidimensional socioeconomic needs of those gravely impacted by the protracted global health crisis. “COVID-19 brought to the fore our interconnectedness. As we work to rebuild our …

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MEKONG-KOREA REGIONAL FORUM REAFFIRMED THE IMPORTANCE OF CLOSER PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION

WRITTEN BY MEKONG INSTITUTE’S TRADE AND INVESTMENT FACILITATION DEPARTMENT The Mekong–Republic of Korea (ROK) is in a unique position to address challenges arising out of COVID-19 pandemic since it has put emphasis on people-centered partnership as its core value in tandem with peace and prosperity of the sub-region. said H.E. Ms. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador …

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MI FLAGSHIP PROGRAM INTRODUCED AT KHON KAEN BUSINESS FORUM

Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director, underscored the strategic value of Khon Kaen Province as an important gateway for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) at the online Khon Kaen Business Forum on September 23 and 24, 2021. In tapping the province’s location, resources, industries, and skilled manpower, Khon Kaen can help revitalize the …

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MI ALUMNI ADVOCATE E-SYSTEMS FOR MORE EFFICIENT CROSS-BORDER TRADE

Mekong Institute (MI) alumni who completed the training program on “Facilitating Cross-Border Electronic Transactions and the Use of Electronic Signatures,” reported the status of their action plan implementation at an online synthesis and evaluation workshop on August 24, 2021. Socializing the benefits of electronic systems in terms of their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability to a …

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GMS GOVERNMENTS AND PARTNERS SUPPORT MI’S PARTNERSHIP APPROACH

Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) government leaders, as well as international development partners concurred with Mekong Institute’s (MI) efforts to broaden public-private engagements for the further alignment of COVID-19 recovery efforts at the online Steering Committee and Council Meetings on August 26 and 27, 2021.   “Stronger engagement focusing on people-centered development will safeguard the well-being of …

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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.