A five-day training on “Capacity Building for Business Membership Organization (BMO) for Coffee Sector in Quang Tri, Vietnam” was held from January 25 -29, 2016 by the Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department of Mekong Institute (MI) in collaboration of MI’s EWEC project, which is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). …
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.
As part of the multi-year project on “Capacity Development for Inclusive and Equitable Growth”, along the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), a one-week training on Trade Event Promotion for Stakeholders in Rice Sector of Khammouane Province was successfully conducted in Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, and Vietnam.
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).
Khammouane, Lao PDR (June 25, 2015) The 4th RLED-EWEC Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting is held today in Riveria Hotel of Khammouane Province, Lao PDR. The PSC meeting is to report the project progress in the first half of 2015, address rising issues and discuss ways forward to ensure the efficient project implementation. H.E. Somchay …
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Khammouane, Lao PDR ( June 24, 2015) Prior to the 4th EWEC Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting, MI Director Dr. Watcharas Leelawath and PSC members visited EWEC project site in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR on June 24, 2015. The PSC members visited two rice millers and one Agriculture Research & Development Center in Khammouane Province, …
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Mekong Institute (MI) in partnership with the Faculty of Agriculture of Khon Kaen University (AG-KKU) hosted a seminar on Regional Integration: Linking Farmers to Markets on May 20-22, 2015 at the MI Residential Training Center, Khon Kaen. The seminar provided a platform for experienced development practitioners, business and civic leaders, and academic experts interested and …
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The Trade and Investment facilitation Department of Mekong Institute, in cooperation with the MI LED-EWEC project team in Myanmar jointly conducted a Evaluation cum the Way Forward workshop on February 25, 2015 in Hap-an, Kayin State of Myanmar. The workshop was the last training cycle of the modular training program on “Entrepreneurship Development and SMEs …
The Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department of the Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with the MI Regional and Local Economic Development – EWEC Project (RLED-EWEC) jointly conducted a “Structure Learning Visit (SLV) and Evaluation Workshop” from 18 – 20 February 2015 along the EWEC (Khammoune -Laos, Roi-et and MI). The activity aimed to reflect …
SUPPORT TO IMPROVE RICE VALUE CHAIN IN KHAMMOUNE PROVINCE IN LAO PDR. Read More »
To promote equitable and inclusive growth in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), the Mekong Institute (MI) is implementing the regional and local economic development project “Capacity Development for a More Inclusive and Equitable Growth, GMS” via an internal collaboration between Mekong Development Program (MDP) Department and RLED-EWEC Project teams. The project is a regional capacity …
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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.