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Join us ONLINE for the ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024

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 Join us ONLINE for the ASEAN Prize Symposium 2024 as we celebrate the achievements of past recipients and explore their significant contributions to building a strong regional community. Our discussions will delve into regional cooperation, youth leadership, and women’s economic empowerment. Featured Speakers: Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director, Mekong Institute Muhammad Iqbal Damit, Co-founder, Hand4Hand Madam …

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MI and Thai Ministry of Commerce kick off collaboration to promote special economic

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Bangkok, May 13, 2024 – With support from Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund of the China, Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) convened the Inception Meeting for the “Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Promotion for Intra-regional Trade in the Lancang-Mekong Region” project expectations, and laying the groundwork for the project’s success in …

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Inaugural ASEAN Youth Convergence kick-starts with an online delegates’ meeting, letters to leaders’ workshop

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KHON KAEN, 13 May 2024 — Designed to foster Southeast Asian youth development and engagement, the first-ever ASEAN Youth Convergence (AYC) organised by Mekong Institute (MI) and the ASEAN Secretariat began today with an online meet and greet, pre-departure briefing, and a workshop on writing letters to leaders. With support from the ASEAN Senior Officials …

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KHON KAEN STREET FOOD MARKETS JOIN ‘WHAT’S SUP’ CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

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May 10, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) has launched the ‘What’s SUP’ campaign to reduce single-use plastics (SUP) in Khon Kaen’s street food complexes. Supported by the Norwegian Retailers’ Environmental Fund (NREF) and the Environmental  Coalition on Standards (ECOS), the campaign aims to reduce SUP reliance in street food markets by adopting sustainable alternatives and …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 HELD A TRAINING WORKSHOP ON REGIONAL PROJECT MONITORING & EVALUATION  FOR MEKONG-KOREA COOPERATION FUND (MKCF) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AGENCIES FROM MEKONG COUNTRIES AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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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 …

MI HELD A TRAINING WORKSHOP ON REGIONAL PROJECT MONITORING & EVALUATION  FOR MEKONG-KOREA COOPERATION FUND (MKCF) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AGENCIES FROM MEKONG COUNTRIES AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA Read More »

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

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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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Mrs. Guohua Liu

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.