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MI, US strengthen shared commitment to drive socioeconomic development across GMS

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MI Headquarters, September 28, 2023 – Mekong Institute (MI) was honored to host a distinguished delegation from the United States Embassy in Thailand today, led by Ambassador Robert F. Godec. This visit marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and strengthening partnerships between MI and the United States. Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, the Executive Director of …

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MI, APRACA STRENGTHEN AGRIFOOD SECTOR’S COMPETENCY IN GREEN FINANCE AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE

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To help mitigate the impacts of climate change on agrifood products and trade, Mekong Institute (MI) and Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) collaborated on a training program on “Investing in a Greener Agrifood Sector for Enhanced Cross-Border Trade”. Held on September 18 to 20, 2023 at the MI Training Center in Khon Kaen, …

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PROSAFE EVENT IN CAMBODIA CONCLUDES WITH A CALL TO DEVELOP NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR FOOD SAFETY

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Phnom Penh, September 14 – Mapping the steps forward, food safety stakeholders across Cambodia congregated in Phnom Penh for the PROSAFE Knowledge-Sharing Event, where sector-wise discussions highlighted the need to develop implementation plans that will support the country’s newly promulgated Food Safety Law. The activity was attended by 52 PROSAFE alumni from the government, private sector, …

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PROSAFE ALUMNI AND PARTNERS UNVEIL ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS TO FORGE A SAFER, HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR LAO PDR

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Vientiane, September 7, 2023 – Marking another project milestone for PROSAFE, Mekong Institute (MI) gathered alumni and partners from Lao PDR for a knowledge-sharing event aimed at identifying key strategies to effectively address food safety challenges in the country. Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Director of the Agricultural Development and Commercialization Department of MI, encouraged the …

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MI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. SURIYAN VICHITLEKARN, PROPOSES INTEGRATED FORESTRY APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE GMS

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September 4 – 8, 2023, Kunming City, P. R. China – The Presidents’ Forum of Forestry Universities/Institutes in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) witnessed Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, the Executive Director of the Mekong Institute, deliver a keynote speech and a presentation, outlining strategic approaches to integrate forestry into the region’s development and cooperation for sustainable growth. …

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MI AND PARTNERS CHART THE NEXT STEPS FOR STRENGTHENING LOWER MEKONG COUNTRIES’ ACCESS TO WATER, ENERGY, AND FOOD

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Bangkok, August 31, 2023 – As part of the effort to explore integrative and multi-sectoral approaches to improve disadvantaged populations’ access to water, energy, and food in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB)[1], Mekong Institute together with partners from the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS), the Science and …

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PROSAFE EMPOWERS FOOD INSPECTORS IN LAO PDR WITH GHP EXPERTISE

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Vientiane, September 5 – Mekong Institute (MI) in partnership with Lao PDR’s Ministry of Health – Food and Drug Department (FDD) organized a two-day training workshop on Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs) Inspection under the PROSAFE: Promoting Safe Food for Everyone project in Vientiane on September 4 – 5, 2023. The training equipped 26 food inspectors from Vientiane Capital …

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MI AND FIRI CHAMPION FOOD TRACEABILITY IN VIET NAM FOR ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS OF COUNTRY’S AGRI-FOOD SMES

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Hanoi, August 30, 2023 – To help improve the flow and distribution of safe food in and out of Viet Nam, the Mekong Institute (MI) and the Food Industries Research Institute (FIRI) of the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade brought food stakeholders together in a training-workshop on Traceability for Food Safety and Competitiveness of Viet Nam …

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PROSAFE ALUMNI NETWORK CONVENES AND LOOKS AHEAD TO THE FUTURE OF SAFE FOOD CULTURE IN VIETNAM

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Ho Chi Minh City, August 31, 2023 – Mekong Institute (MI) gathered food safety champions from Vietnam in a national workshop that explored the next steps in promoting and sustaining a safe food culture in the country. A total of 45 PROSAFE graduates, representing government agencies, agrifood business associations, and the academic sector in Vietnam, …

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MI TRAINING ALUMNI INITIATE COUNTRY ACTION PLAN TO DRIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THAI MSMES

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As an offshoot of MI’s regional training on scaling up digital connectivity for Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) held on July 10-14, 2023, a group of six MI alumni from Thailand rolled out their country action plan starting with an online course offered to local MSMEs on August 25, 2023. The activity welcomed participants …

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