Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia – The Mekong Institute (MI) recently hosted a “Structured Learning Visit on Regional Program Development and Management: Insights from International Organizations” from October 27 to November 1, 2024. This initiative brought together a delegation of 22 government officials representing line ministries across seven priority sectors in five Mekong countries. …

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Bangkok, Thailand – At the National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop on Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), key stakeholders identified public-private partnership (PPP) as a vital mechanism for scaling CSA in Thailand. The Mekong Institute (MI) with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) organized this workshop on October 30-31, 2024 in Bangkok to chart the next …

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Bangkok, October 29, 2024 – Agricultural leaders and policymakers from the ASEAN Member States (AMS) gathered today in Bangkok for the “2nd Regional Technical Workshop on Crop Insurance”. Organized by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in Thailand, Mekong Institute (MI), and Sanyu Consultants Inc., the two-day event focuses on strengthening crop insurance programs to bolster …

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Khon Kaen, October 28, 2024 – In response to the evolving landscape in regional development cooperation, the Mekong Institute (MI) hosted a webinar titled “Adapting for Impact: Navigating Transformative Changes in Regional Cooperation and Integration within the GMS.” This session, part of a capacity-building project supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), aimed …

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 19-20, 2024 – The recent workshop titled “Fostering Cultural Exchange Between Thai and Myanmar Youth,” held from October 19 to 20, 2024, in Bangkok, served as a dynamic platform for celebrating and uniting the cultural heritages of Thailand and Myanmar. This vibrant event featured a documentary competition and cross-cultural exchanges, bringing together …

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November 5, 2024, Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI), supported by the People’s Government of China, will hold a webinar on November 5, 2024, from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM (GMT+7), focusing on “Promoting Sustainable and Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture Development in the Lancang-Mekong region.” This webinar brings together agricultural experts, and stakeholders from the …

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October 21-23, 2024 – Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI), in coordination with Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC), in collaboration with the China-ASEAN Business Center (CABC), and with the support from the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund of China, is excited to announce the Regional Training Workshop on “Enhancing Trade and Investment Promotion of …

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2024 – Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of the Mekong Institute (MI) Steering Committee, met with H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. The discussions focused on deepening future collaborations between MI and the Royal Thai Government to address critical transboundary issues in …

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 15, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) team undertook a structured learning visit to the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of its capacity-building efforts. Led by MI Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, the team was warmly welcomed by Mr. John Arnold Siena, SEAMEO Deputy …

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Khon Kaen, Thailand, October 7, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed a delegation from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) for a learning exchange visit on October 7, 2024. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and mutual learning between the organizations, focusing on sustainable development and …

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