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PROSAFE COURSE ON PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

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Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the New Zealand Aid Programme, is organizing the regional training program on “Preservation and Packaging for Safer Food” from June 5-16, 2023, at Mekong Institue Training Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand. The 10-day training program aims to strengthen the knowledge and understanding on the selection of food preservation and packaging …

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REGIONAL TRAINING ON “TARGETED POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND STRENGTHENING FOOD SECURITY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES” CONTRIBUTES TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND PROMOTES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH SHARING OF GOOD PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED.

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To enhance the capacity of participants in developing two-pronged approaches that could reduce poverty while promoting food security, Mekong Institute (MI), funded by the People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China, organized the Regional Training Program on “Targeted Poverty Alleviation and Strengthening Food Security in the Lancang-Mekong Countries for Post-pandemic Recovery” from April 24 …

REGIONAL TRAINING ON “TARGETED POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND STRENGTHENING FOOD SECURITY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES” CONTRIBUTES TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND PROMOTES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH SHARING OF GOOD PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED. Read More »

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMBASSY OF SWITZERLAND VISIT MI

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On April 24, 2023, Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Director of the Agricultural Development and Commercialization Department, Mekong Institute (MI), and Ms. Pornwilai Pumira, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Manager, received a visit from Mr. Marco Rudin, Political and Economic Attaché, Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand and Ms. Tiamkare Thitithamtada, Political Officer.Ms. Medialdia provided a briefing …

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THE 5TH LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM 2023 TO BE HELD ON JULY 3-5, IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.

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THE 5th LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM 2023 “Promoting Agribusiness and Investment in Processed Food Sector” Nanning and Pingxiang | July 3-5, 2023 MI invites stakeholders of the agribusiness and food processing industry to the 5th Lancang-Mekong Business Forum (LMBF) in Nanning, P.R. China  With support from the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund of P. R. China, the …

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MI OUTLINES FOUR WAYS TO STEER HUMAN SECURITY IN ASEAN IN A KEYNOTE SPEECH AT AN INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE THEME “HUMAN SECURITY IS GLOBAL SECURITY”

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Organized by the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare in celebration of World Social Work Day 2023, the forum, held on March 24, 2023, brought together social workers, practitioners, representatives from government, non-governmental and international government organizations, academia and stakeholders to share various welfare-related activities and increase the network of social workers …

MI OUTLINES FOUR WAYS TO STEER HUMAN SECURITY IN ASEAN IN A KEYNOTE SPEECH AT AN INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE THEME “HUMAN SECURITY IS GLOBAL SECURITY” Read More »

MI ORGANIZES AN INCEPTION WORKSHOP FOR A NEW PROJECT FOCUSING ON EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMATIC MONITORING, AND EVALUATION OF MKCF-FUNDED PROJECTS

Trade and Investment Facilitation, News /

On April 7, 2023, Mekong Institute (MI) organized an inception workshop to kick start the implementation of the project on “Capacity Building on Regional Project Design, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation of MKCF Projects” by providing stakeholders with the project rationale, expected outcome and activities, and seeking their cooperation. Over 80 participants made up of representatives …

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MI BOOSTS TIES WITH VIET NAM AND LAO PDR’S CONSULS AND HEAD OF KHON KAEN’S TEMPORARY PASSPORT OFFICE AT MI SONGKRAN AND SPORTS DAY 2023.

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Today, Executive Director Suriyan Vichitlekarn and all Mekong Institute (MI) staff were honored to receive His Excellency Chu Duc Dung, Consul General, Consulate General of Viet Nam, Khon Kaen, His Excellency Somsak Wilaithon, Consul General, Consulate General of the Lao PDR, Khon Kaen along with other senior officials of the consulates and Mrs. Kulapa Suaprae, …

MI BOOSTS TIES WITH VIET NAM AND LAO PDR’S CONSULS AND HEAD OF KHON KAEN’S TEMPORARY PASSPORT OFFICE AT MI SONGKRAN AND SPORTS DAY 2023. Read More »

MI HOLDS PREPARATORY MEETINGS WITH IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES OF THE ACMECS-ROK REGIONAL BRANDING PROJECT TO WORK TOWARDS FACILITATING CROSS-BORDER TRADE THROUGH SYNCHRONIZED RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Trade and Investment Facilitation, News /

From March 20 – 29, 2023, Mekong Institute (MI) organized a series of preparatory meetings as part of the “ACMECS-ROK Regional Branding Project on Facilitating Cross-Border Trade through Synchronization of Rules and Regulations in the ACMECS” to discuss overall strategy with the project implementing agencies (PIAs). Funded by the Republic of Korea (ROK), the project …

MI HOLDS PREPARATORY MEETINGS WITH IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES OF THE ACMECS-ROK REGIONAL BRANDING PROJECT TO WORK TOWARDS FACILITATING CROSS-BORDER TRADE THROUGH SYNCHRONIZED RULES AND REGULATIONS. Read More »

MEKONG-REPUBLIC OF KOREA COOPERATION FUND (MKCF) 7TH CALL FOR REGIONAL PROJECT PROPOSALS

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Eligible organizations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Thailand (CLMVT), Republic of Korea (ROK), International Organizations including UN Agencies, and other International Non-Governmental Organizations having operating offices in the Mekong countries and ROK are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for regional projects under the 7th call of the Mekong-Republic of Korea …

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MI HOSTS HYBRID REGIONAL EXPERT TALK ON PROMOTING RESILIENT CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH CROSS-SECTORAL AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION AS PART OF ISAN CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2023

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As part of the Isan Creative Festival 2023, Mekong Institute (MI) organized the Hybrid Regional Expert Talk on Promoting Resilient Creative Economy through Cross-sectoral and Regional Collaboration on April 3, 2023. The aim of the event was to exchange best practices and experiences to build resilience, anticipate future threats, and prepare for change and transition …

MI HOSTS HYBRID REGIONAL EXPERT TALK ON PROMOTING RESILIENT CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH CROSS-SECTORAL AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION AS PART OF ISAN CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2023 Read More »

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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.