SAFE FOOD COURSES FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER ARE NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the New Zealand Aid Programme, is organizing the last leg of PROSAFE training courses this year. Five (5) courses will be offered from October to December 2022 at the MI Training Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Interested applicants from Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Vietnam are encouraged to …

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CYBERSECURITY MATTERS TO ENHANCE DIGITALIZATION IN THE ASEAN COMMUNITY

In continued promotion of cybersecurity and public awareness of cybercrime in the South East Asia, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of Mekong Institute, was invited as one of the panelists of the hybrid event on “Third ASEAN Conference on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (3rd ACCPCI)” from August 22 to 24, 2022 at Bangkok Marriott …

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TOWARDS A CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

The Lancang-Mekong (LM) countries are discussing ways to overcome challenges and transform their energy system. At a hybrid workshop, participants reflected on the potential of clean energy and unpacked the way forward.  The energy sector of the LM region is facing many challenges, including a growing energy demand, the predominance of fossil fuels, and climate …

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MI FURTHER PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAINS THROUGH A FOOD LOSS REDUCTION COURSE

Contributing to the efforts of the region for a sustainable food system, Mekong Institute (MI) trained 24 value chain actors from government agencies, research institutions, and food processing enterprises in “Food Loss Reduction for Sustainable Value Chains” from September 12 to 16, 2022 at Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand.  The five-day training program enriched the …

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MI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEETS WITH MS. ARMIDA SALSIAH ALISJAHBANA UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF ESCAP

On September 13, 2022, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of MI, called on Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) at the Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2022. MI is looking forward to working with UNESCAP to identify …

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MI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDS THE GLOBAL SOUTH-SOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPO 2022

Hosted by the Government of Thailand and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, The Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2022 takes place from September 12 – 14, 2022 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok Thailand. The event is also co-hosted by Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA).  …

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MI TO HOST A WEBINAR AND TRAINING ON PROMOTING RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR POST-COVID 19 RECOVERY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

Working closely together with the LM governments for successful economic recovery, Mekong Institute (Ml) is organizing a capacity development program which includes a webinar and a training on “Promoting Resilient and Sustainable Tourism for Post-COVID 19 Recovery in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” on September 12-23, 2022. Objectives The program aims to contribute to tourism sector recovery …

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REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON SUSTAINABLE AND SMART FARMING TECHNOLOGIES

Mekong Institute, with the support of the Mekong – Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), is organizing a Regional Training Program on Sustainable and Smart Farming Technologies on September 26-30, 2022 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The 5-day course aims to increase production capacity, enhance the rural economy, and stimulate …

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MEKONG COUNTRIES EXPRESS INTEREST IN A MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF TRACEABILITY PLATFORM IN THE REGION

Representatives of government agencies and rice businesses from Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Vietnam discussed strategies for increasing the competitiveness of rice from the region by establishing a mutual recognition of traceability platform during the International Workshop on Traceability System for Rice in the Lancang-Mekong Region, which was held on September 6-7, 2022 …

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LAO PDR KICKS-OFF A SUSTAINABLE FOREST GOVERNANCE PROJECT UNDER MKCF

In 1960 forest cover more than 70% of the total land area in Lao PDR and has decreased to 47% in 2015. The major drivers of deforestation in Lao PDR are include agricultural expansion either for commercial or for small holder. In addition, 80% of population rely on forest and non-timber forest products for their …

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