The COVID-19 pandemic has not only forced businesses to be more engaged with digital technology but also highlighted the digital divide among people who lack of readiness. Many people are struggling in incorporating new technology into their own businesses, especially the MSMEs. In order to shift to the path of a sustainable and resilient post-pandemic …
In collaboration with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand, and Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), Mekong Institute (MI) implemented an online international training program on “Affordable and Clean Energy Development” from May 9 to 20, 2022. The training program aims to promote good practices in creating enabling environment for …
Commitment to greater power interconnection and energy transition in the Lancang-Mekong Countries were reaffirmed following the signing of the Cooperation Framework Agreement between the Mekong Institute (MI) and China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) on April 7, which was taking place in conjunction with the World Sustainable Energy Days (April 6-8, 2022) as well …
To highlight the successes, opportunities, and barriers in adoption of innovative financial solutions in the region and to share good practices in the current state of digital innovation and Fintech for the Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lancang-Mekong Countries, the Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the People’s Government of the People’s …
December 29, 2021, Bangkok – Mekong Institute (MI) and The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) formalize today a new landmark cooperation agreement to jointly promote digital economy for a better connected, prosperous and resilient Mekong subregion. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations is led by MI’s Executive Director Mr. …
MI AND DEPA JOIN HANDS IN THE PROMOTION OF DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE MEKONG SUBREGION Read More »
With support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Mekong Institute (MI) conducted the “Digital Connectivity in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” workshop, which provided a knowledge sharing platform to discuss issues and experiences related to digital connectivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) sector. Held online from December 20 to 22, the workshop …
Banking on the milestones of Thailand in implementing the “One Village One Product (OVOP)” and the potential of community and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, Mekong Institute (MI), together with the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC), is implementing an eight-month project to support the OVOP ecosystem in Cambodia, …
THAILAND’S SUCCESS IN OVOP ECOSYSTEM TO BE SCALED UP IN CLV Read More »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of government is crucial for the survival of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The facilitation needed to enhance overall business activities and the growth of MSMEs require an intricate inter-governmental framework, and the Mekong-ROK cooperation is one of those frameworks. Speaking at the 9th Mekong -Republic of Korea …
To promote effective poverty alleviation initiatives through sharing of good practices and lessons-learned in the region, Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the People’s Republic of China, conducted an online regional training program titled “Targeted Poverty Alleviation for Better Life in the Lancang-Mekong Region: Sharing Experiences” on December 13-24, 2021. Twenty-nine participants from government agencies, …
MI AND CHINA CONDUCT ONLINE TRAINING ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG REGION Read More »
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 …
MI SPOTLIGHTS POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES FOR RESILIENT RECOVERY Read More »
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