LAUNCH OF LOWER MEKONG FOOD SECURITY DONOR DATABASE

Mekong Institute (MI) and the United States Agency for International Development Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) launched the online Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Food Security Donor Mapping Database on June 29, 2015 to promote enhanced cooperation and coordination among donors and funding organizations. The launch was held at the USAID/RDMA office in Bangkok.  The …

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THE 4TH EWEC PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE HELD IN KHAMMOUANE, LAO PDR

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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MEKONG INSTITUTE TO LAUNCH LOWER MEKONG FOOD SECURITY DONOR DATABASE ON JUNE 29, 2015

The Mekong Institute (MI) is set to launch the Lower Mekong Food Security Donor Mapping Database on June 29, 2015. The launch, which will take place at the office of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bangkok, will serve as a formal presentation of the online platform to donors, government agencies and …

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OPENING CEREMONY OF NEW CONSULAR PREMISES OF CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE CHINA IN KHON KAEN

Khon Kaen, Thailand (June 22, 2015) – The Consulate General of China in Khon Kaen opened its new consular premises today. Dr. Wacharas Leelawath, Director of the Mekong Institute (MI) and two Chinese staff attended the opening ceremony, which stands as testament to the growing importance of Khon Kaen as an important regional hub. This …

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MOU SIGNING WITH THE TRADE TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TTRI) OF MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, CAMBODIA

(Phnom Penh, Cambodia) – Mekong Institute (MI) and the Trade Training and Research Institute (TTRI) of Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Phnom Penhon on June 3, 2015 to facilitate the cooperation initiatives in area of trade, business and regional integration.  The MOU commits the two institutions to share knowledge …

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ENHANCING TRADE AND INVESTMENT FACILITATION ALONG THE GMS NORTH-SOUTH ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

Khon Kaen, Thailand (May 28, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) has conducted a joint Synthesis and Evaluation (S&E) workshop on “Business Research and Information Management, Trade Events Promotion and Structured Learning Visit (SLV) cum Business Matching” on May 27, 2015. The workshop was part of the one year project on “Enhancing Provincial and Local Chambers …

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REGIONAL INTEGRATION: LINKING FARMERS TO MARKETS

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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REGIONAL WORKSHOP CUM SLV ON SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT FARMING

The one-week Regional Workshop cum Structured Learning Visit (SLV) on Successful Contract Farming Models in Thailand commenced on May 18, 2015 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen. This activity is part of the project “Capacity Development Program for Integrating CLMV Economies into AEC” funded by New Zealand Aid Programme.  This workshop cum …

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ADDRESSING THE NEEDS FOR KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GMS BEYOND 2015

Mekong Institute (MI) held a Development Partner’s Meeting on April 27, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegates reviewed the results of MI’s current Strategic Plan (2011-2015); while MI solicited ideas and support from the development partners to formulate the next Strategic Plan (2016-2020).  Over 40 representatives from governments and international organizations participated. The meeting provided …

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