PROF LEE SUN-JIN FROM HALLYM UNIVERSITY, KOREA VISITS MEKONG INSTITUTE

The former Ambassador for Korea in Indonesia, Prof Lee Sun-Jin visited the Mekong Institute on February 14, 2011.  Prof Lee, currently a lecturer at Hallym University, Korea, arrived after his visit to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam via different economic corridors where he witnessed the development of the border trade and people movement along the economic …

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BANK OF THAILAND, NORTHEASTERN REGION OFFICE VISITS MEKONG INSTITUTE

A delegation from Bank of Thailand, Northeastern Region Office, Khon Kaen, led by Mr. Permsuk Sutthinoon, Senior Director and eight officials paid a special visit to Mekong Institute on Monday, 7 February 2011.  Welcomed by the MI Director, Dr Suchat Katima, and MI Management, the delegates were given presentations on MI background and activities in …

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EFFECTIVE FACILITATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP OPENS ON 31 JANUARY 2011

The workshop on Effective Facilitation and Communication Skills was launched today (31 January). Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director welcomed the participants and formally opened the program. He emphasized the importance of facilitation and communication skills in working together toward regional development and cooperation.  This workshop is organized by the Mekong Institute in collaboration with German …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE DEVELOPMENT PARTNER’S CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD IN MUSEUM SIAM DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS GATHER TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION

More than 50 representatives from the Greater Mekong Sub-region governments, international organizations and universities gathered at the Museum Siam on 14 December 2010 for Mekong Institute’s Development Partner Consultative Meeting. MI organized its first-ever consultative meeting to solicit support from development partners on its capacity building programs for regional integration and cooperation in the next …

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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES (CCI) AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (BA) ALONG EAST WEST ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (EWEC)

A five day Regional Workshop on Capacity Development Programme for Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) and Business Association (BA) along East West Economic Corridor (EWEC) is being held at Mekong Institute from 6th to 10th December 2010. The course aims at developing the capacity of industry associations, trade promotion agencies and chambers of commerce …

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INCEPTION WORKSHOP HELD ON 16 NOVEMBER, 2010 TO LAUNCH JOINT-PROGRAM ON PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT ALONG EAST-WEST ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

The Inception Workshop on Joint Program on Private Sector Development along East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) was held on 16th November 2010 at UN Conference Hall in Bangkok.  The workshop was jointly organized by UNESCAP, ADB and Mekong Institute. The objective of the workshop was to deliberate on objectives and roles of the joint program steering …

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SECRETARY-GENERAL OF ASEAN VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE ON 18 NOVEMBER 2010

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, visited the Mekong Institute on 18 November 2010.  Dr. Surin met with Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director, and other MI staff during the visit. He was given a presentation on MI evolution and programs, and exchanged views on human resources development in the GMS. He acknowledged the role of …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE DELEGATION ATTENDED INWENT’S NATIONAL FORUM ON REGIONAL MANAGEMENT IN CAMBODIA

MI was invited to attend the “National Forum on Regional Management” organized by InWEnt (Capacity Building, Germany) in Siem Reap, Cambodia from 2-4 November 2010. During the forum, MI delegation, led by Director Dr. Suchat, presented and exchanged views with policy makers and rural development practitioners on the implication of regional integration, and MI’s experience …

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TRAINING WORKSHOP ON “TRANSBOUNDARY WATER CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL WATER GOVERNANCE” OPENED ON 1 NOVEMBER 2010

The Training Workshop on Transboundary Water Conflict Management and International Water Governance opened yesterday (1 November) at Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand. The 6-day workshop is organized for 27 mid-level professionals and academics from 4 Lower Mekong Basin countries and Myanmar. Dr. Wim J.A.M. Douven of UNESCO-IHE welcomed the participants, and the workshop was officially …

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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.