Youth are often excluded in regional cooperation and integration arrangements. As a result, their opinions are not counted. It is in this spirit that MI has been advocating for youth involvement in all levels of decision-making to ensure that the ideas are adequately contested before decisions are taken. Creating a youth-friendly environment and providing young …
After taking part in the webinar and training program, which is sponsored by Yunnan Provincial Government of P.R. China and organized under “Promoting Resilient and Sustainable Tourism for Post-COVID 19 Recovery in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” project, participants from the government and private sectors rolled out a new video to promote sustainable tourism and boost economic …
On March 16, 2023, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, had a productive dialogue with Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Executive Director, ASEAN Foundation and Mr. Mahmudi Yusbi, Head of Programme during his official visit to Indonesia. The two sides explored synergies and opportunities to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Small and …
On March 15, 2023, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, sat down with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) team, led by Ms. Lydia Ruddy, Director of Communications, Salvador “Badz” M. Buban, Policy Fellow, Policy Design Department, and Jeremy Gross, Director of Capacity Building. The two parties discussed …
On March 15, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, had a fruitful meeting with the management team from the ASEAN-China Cooperation Fund (ACCF), led by its Director, Mr. Huang Cheng, Director. They explored possible collaboration between MI and ACCF on a capacity building program for human resources in ASEAN. Both are keen …
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During his official visit to Indonesia, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, had a productive meeting with officials from the ASEAN Secretariat’s Initiative for ASEAN Integration & Narrowing Development Gap (IAI & NDG) Division, led by Ms. Sumitra Jayaseelan, the Assistant Director. They explored possible collaboration on the implementation plan of the …
On March 15, 2023, MI Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn paid a courtesy call on the Secretary General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The two discussed potential areas for cooperation and joint activities. The parties covered a variety of issues during the meeting, with the Sec. Gen. …
The Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) Secretariat, is supporting the One District One Product (ODOP) movement in Lao PDR by conducting an online training course on ODOP Development and Promotion for government officials and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country on March 14-18, 2022. …
On March 13, 2023, Mekong Institute (MI) joined with Myanmar Voyages in organizing a hybrid workshop titled “Bagan Roadshow on Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development”. Approximately 50 local businesses in Bagan attended the half-day event which aimed to enhance key stakeholders’ knowledge on sustainable and smart tourism practices, highlight business opportunities and serve as an …
Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the region, Mekong Institute (MI) launched the Regional Training Programme on Food Safety Management Tools for Cottage and Small Food Businesses on March 13, 2023 at the MI Training Centre in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The five-day course is designed to capacitate government officials and food businesses in Cambodia, Lao …
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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.