20 March 2023 – Representatives from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mekong Institute in its capacity as the coordinator of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), and the project team of the “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Adaptation to Climate Change and Forest Fire Management in Mekong Region” convened virtually …
NEW INNOVATIVE “FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT” PROJECT LAUNCHED Read More »
The MI Executive Director made an official visit to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from March 19 – 21, 2023. The trip was kindly arranged by the Chinese Consulate General in Khon Kaen and the Foreign Affairs Office of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (FAOGX). Kicking off the official mission on March 20, 2023, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, …
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 …
EXCHANGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH ASEAN-CHINA COOPERATION FUND (ACCF) DISCUSSED Read More »
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. …
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