The Mekong Institute (MI) was honored to welcome representatives from the Thailand Representative Office of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) and Lancang-Mekong Energy Consulting (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. (MECC). MI and CSG have a longstanding partnership, which was further solidified by signing a Cooperation Framework Agreement on April 7, 2022. This collaboration, which began …
July 5, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed Dr. Anoulak Kittihoun, CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, and his team to its headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening ties between MI and MRC, two key intergovernmental bodies dedicated to advancing sustainable development across the Mekong region. …
July 3, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Dr. Angela Macdonald, for a fruitful dialogue in its headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The visit reviewed the progress of ongoing projects funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and explored more avenues for collaboration under the …
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Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA), wrapped up the regional training program on “Developing Financial Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains.” Held from June 19-21, 2024, at the Mekong Institute in Khon Kaen, the training gathered 15 government officials, bank officers, and NGO program staff from Cambodia, …
June 28, 2024 – Vientiane, Lao PDR & July 1, 2024 – Bung Khla Sub-district, Bueng Kan Province, Thailand The national pilot projects under the “Triangular Cooperation Project on Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong River Basin based on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for 2021-2025” (RoK UNOSSC Facility Phase 3), also known as the “P-LINK” project, …
P-LINK Project Pilots Launched in Lao PDR and Thailand Read More »
Mekong Institute (MI) partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to deliver a Study Visit Course in Australia on Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) across the Value Chain, held from June 3 to June 8, 2024. This program was designed to facilitate knowledge exchange between the Lower Mekong Countries and Australia for adaptable strategies that will …
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Aiming to drive economic growth through enhanced competencies of professionals in the Lancang-Mekong (LM) region, Mekong Institute (MI), with the support of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province, China, gathered 25 LM government officials from May 13 to 24, 2024, for a regional training program on human resource development (HRD). The two-week program featured four …
The International MSME Day was celebrated in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on June 24, 2024, hosted by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the World Bank. This significant event, which recognizes the contributions and challenges of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) globally, brought together over 200 participants from the 10 ASEAN member countries. …
Khon Kaen, Thailand – Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, Lao PDR, launched a program aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Lao PDR in trademark development. This initiative …
Empowering Lao PDR Women Entrepreneurs to Leverage Trademark Advantage Read More »
MI is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for development organizations, tech companies, startups, and research institutions to showcase their cutting-edge digital innovations, tools, and initiatives during the Mekong Forum 2024! Event Dates: July 31 – August 1, 2024 Location: Pullman Raja Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand Cost: FREE for ExhibitorsThis is your chance to …
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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.