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THE ASEAN REGION OFFERS HUGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREEN GROWTH BUT THIS REQUIRES A CONDUCIVE POLICY ENVIRONMENT, VIABLE BUSINESS MODELS, AND FINANCING.

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On May 31, 2022, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekan, Executive Director, Mekong Institute (MI) shared his views on “Accelerating Green Growth in the ASEAN Region: ASEAN and ROK Perspectives” at the 18th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity. He highlighted that green growth is central to enabling and driving sustainable development, strengthening Southeast Asia’s long-term economic competitiveness, …

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CALL FOR APPLICATION ON INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR THE DECARBONIZATION OF THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES CONSULTATION WORKSHOP

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Mekong Institute (MI) is organizing the first in a series of three consultation workshops on “Innovative Financing for the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector” on June 27 – 28, 2023 via Zoom. With the support of the People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China), the workshop aims to enhance sustainable development in …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE TO ADVANCE PAPERLESS TRADE PRACTICES IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

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Khon Kaen, May 2023– Mekong Institute (MI) is proud to announce its involvement in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) CrossBorder Paperless Trade Initiative. Under the guidance of Dr. Julian Clarke, an expert in trade facilitation in the Mekong countries, MI will play a pivotal role in conducting …

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MI AND UNIVERSITY OF DA NANG TEAM UP TO INITIATE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION

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In support of the 2023 Viet Nam National Action Month for Food Safety, Mekong Institute partnered with the Faculty of Biology-Environmental Science of the College of Science and Education at the University of Da Nang in organizing a workshop titled “Promoting Food Safety Awareness in High School Education in Viet Nam” on May 18, 2023.  …

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COURTESY CALL ON TICA

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On May 18, 2023, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director (ED) of the Mekong Institute paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General (DG) of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and the MI Council member for Thailand.   At the meeting, the DG presented a 10-million Baht cheque to MI ED as an annual contribution from …

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MI’S PROSAFE ALUMNA IS FEATURED IN THE ASEAN MAGAZINE FOR HER EFFORTS IN HELPING TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

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Ms. Nwat Derli Zaw, a former “Promoting Safe Food for Everyone: PROSAFE” training participant, was recently featured in the latest ASEAN magazine for her community-building efforts in Shwegyin Town, Bago District, Myanmar. After graduating from university and making a career shift from a corporate secretary to an entrepreneur, Ms. Zaw started her own agri-business and …

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PROSAFE ALUMNI TAKE ACTION TO CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AND COMPLIANCE AMONG CAMBODIAN MSMES

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Spearheaded by PROSAFE Alumni, Mekong Institute (MI), in close collaboration with CAMKPI Professional Academy and FQMS Solutions, organized a local training program titled “Food Safety Standards and Management Tools for Cambodian MSMEs” on May 13-14, 2023 in Phnom Penh.  The two-day course aimed to promote food safety management tools and practices that small and medium …

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MI CONTINUES COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH NATIONAL AGENCIES TO ADVANCE SAFE FOOD IN CAMBODIA

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Committed to furthering the shared goal of ensuring safe food across the country, Mekong Institute (MI), through PROSAFE (Promoting Safe Food for Everyone), is keen to pursue more initiatives with key national agencies to strengthen food safety management systems in Cambodia.  During her visit to Cambodia from May 10-12, 2023, Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, …

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GGGI, MI, APRACA INK FIRST MOU FOR ENHANCED TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN DELIVERING ITS SERVICES TO THE GMS COUNTRIES

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Dr Frank Rijsberman, Director General of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Mr Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI) and Dr Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General of Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) signed an Institutional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9 May 2023 at the APRACA Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand.   The MoU aims …

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CALL FOR APPLICATION ON TRADE NEGOTIATION FOR ASEAN MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP

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Mekong Institute (MI) is organizing an online international workshop on “Trade Negotiation for ASEAN Members” with the support of Chile International Cooperation Agency for Development (AGCID), in close coordination and collaboration with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and being implemented by MI. The workshop aims to develop the capacity of the practitioners of government organizations …

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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.