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

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

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

September 4 – 8, 2023, Kunming City, 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. In his …

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

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

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

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

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

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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MEKONG INSTITUTE ENHANCES REGIONAL PROJECT IDENTIFICATION CAPABILITIES OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM VARIOUS MINISTRIES AND INSTITUTES OF MEKONG COUNTRIES

Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), successfully organized the “Training on Regional Project Identification” on August 14 to 18, 2023, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Bringing together 30 participants from various ministries and institutes across the five Mekong countries[1], the training equipped participants with knowledge and skills to effectively …

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MI OPENS APPLICATION FOR TRAINING ON INVESTING IN GREENER AGRIFOOD SECTOR

Mekong Institute (MI) and Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) are holding a training program on Investing in a Greener Agrifood Sector for Enhanced Cross-Border Trade on September 18-20, 2023 at Mekong Institute Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The three-day training seeks to strengthen participants’ understanding of the state of climate resilient agriculture …

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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.