MI and Australia Lead Regional Workshop on Inclusive Climate Finance for Resilient AgriSector in the Lower Mekong Subregion

Khon Kaen, Thailand — Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), successfully convened the Regional Workshop on Leveraging Inclusive Climate Finance* to Scale Up Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices in the Lower Mekong Subregion from May 8–10, 2024. Hosted at the MI Regional Training Center, the workshop aimed to enhance the resilience of …

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[Call for Applications] Training on Developing Financial Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains

Training on Developing Financial Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains is now open for application Mekong Institute (MI) and Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) are holding a training program on Developing Financial Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains on June 19-21, 2024 at Mekong Institute Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The three-day training is designed to …

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KOMEC and MKCF’s Milestone Event and Technical Workshop Unite Mekong Region and the Republic of Korea for Water Resources Management

Bangkok, Thailand – Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), the Korea-Mekong Water Center (KOMEC) successfully convened a milestone event and technical workshop on May 2–3, 2024, at the Conrad Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The event aimed to foster closer collaboration between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Mekong countries in water resources …

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MI and GIZ engage experts to refine toolkits for increased adoption of low-emission rice farming tech in South and Southeast Asia

Bangkok, May 1, 2024 – In a bid to tackle the climate crisis and its impact on rice production, Mekong Institute (MI) gathered rice farming experts in South and Southeast Asia for a two-day stocktaking workshop to fine-tune drafts and plans for a set of knowledge products centered on low-emission rice cultivation technologies. The regional …

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MI Organizes Training Workshop on Regional Project Monitoring & Evaluation for Mekong-Korea Cooperation Fund Projects

Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), organized the “Training Workshop on Regional Project Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) on MKCF Projects” from April 22nd to 26th, 2024, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Thirty (30) participants from various government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and international organizations across the five Mekong countries …

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The Ambassador of France to Thailand at MI Headquarters in Khon Kaen Thailand

On April 26, 2024, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive Director, welcomed H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, the Ambassador of France to Thailand at MI Headquarters in Khon Kaen Thailand. Mr. Suriyan provided an overview of MI, highlighting its history, thematic areas, and capacity-building initiatives. He underscored MI’s collaborative efforts with governments and development partners, emphasizing the significant role of …

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MI and Khon Kaen University International College Champions Social Harmony in the GMS through Regional Multistakeholder Workshop

Khon Kaen, Thailand – In commemoration of Khon Kaen University’s 60th anniversary celebration, the Mekong Institute (MI) and Khon Kaen University International College (KKUIC) co-hosted the Regional Workshop on Development and Social Harmony in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) at the MI Headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand, on April 23, 2024. The event drew various …

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MI and Global Green Growth Institute Explore Best Practices in Managing Regional Cooperation Funds

Khon Kaen, Thailand – April 10, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) hosted a delegation from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) at its headquarters, setting the stage for fruitful discussions on avenues for regional collaboration. Both parties engaged in dialogue aimed at leveraging each other’s expertise on managing their flagship projects – MI’s Mekong-Korea Cooperation …

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MI Teams Up with Khon Kaen Local Government to Launch a Single-Use Plastic Reduction Campaign in Night Markets

In a collective move to tackle the environmental impacts of plastic waste, Mekong Institute (MI) collaborated with local government authorities in Khon Kaen to initiate the ‘What’s SUP’ campaign, targeting the reduction of single-use plastics (SUP) in night markets. On April 5, 2024, MI hosted a pre-launch meeting to strengthen the partnership for the single-use …

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China and MI Collaborate to Advance Sustainable and Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture in the Lancang-Mekong Countries

Mekong Institute (MI) convened 26 government officials and development leaders from the Lancang-Mekong (LM) countries at the Mekong Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand from March 25 to April 5, 2024, to join the regional learning program titled “Promoting Sustainable and Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture in the Lancang-Mekong Countries.” Supported by the People’s Government of the …

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