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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A DECADE OF MEKONG-REPUBLIC OF KOREA COOPERATION

The Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation has achieved historic gains since the “Mekong-Han River Declaration” in 2011, cementing its integral position in fostering public-private collaboration, cross-country information exchange, and solution-finding initiatives for deeper cooperation and socioeconomic growth. To commemorate 10 years of Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation, an online forum titled “From Cooperation to Strategic Partnership: A …

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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.