MI PARTICIPATES IN ADB NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS

MI participated in the six ADB National Consultation Workshops held in the six GMS countries from January to February, 2017 on “GMS Strategy and Action Plan (2018-2022) on Safe and Environment-Friendly Agro-based Value Chains”.  The workshops brought together stakeholders of agricultural and related sectors to discuss the first draft of the Strategy and Action Plan …

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EWEC DATABASE UPDATE AND E-COMMERCE PROMOTION WORKSHOP

The Mekong Institute has successfully organized the workshop to introduce the upgraded East-West Economic Corridors (EWEC) Business Database and Business-to-Business E-platform (www.ewecbiz.com), and to promote e-commerce in the two bordering provinces – Quang Tri Province, Vietnam and Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR on February 17, 2017 in Dong Ha city of Vietnam. The workshop is part …

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TRAINING ON HYDROPOWER PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND POWER SYSTEM OPERATION MANAGEMENT IN THE GMS

With support of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Mekong Institute (MI) organized a training program on ‘Hydropower Project Construction and Power System Operation Management in the GMS’ at MI. The training takes place from February 6 to 8, 2017 at the MI facility in Khon Kaen, Thailand, bringing together ten government officials from the Ministry …

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MI TEAM VISITS NEW ZEALAND TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS IN PROMOTING FOOD SAFETY

A delegation from Mekong Institute (MI), led by Executive Director Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, recently visited New Zealand to meet with existing and potential partners for the New Zealand Aid Programme-funded Food Safety Project (FSP).  The study visit from 22–27 January 2017 was organized to allow the MI-FSP team to better understand the current food safety …

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF PROJECT CONCEPT PAPER FOR MEKONG – ROK COOPERATION FUND

Mekong – ROK Cooperation Fund (MKCF) Guidelines for submitting a Project Concept Paper 1. General Information Following the launch of the Mekong – ROK partnership in 2011, the Mekong – ROK Cooperation Fund (MKCF) was established in 2013 to encourage and support cooperation in six priority areas outlined in the Han River Declaration of 2011. …

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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON EWEC DATABASE UPDATE E-COMMERCE PROMOTION

Mekong Institute (MI) conducted a one day regional workshop on East West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Database Update and E-commerce Promotion in Mae Sot, Tak province, Thailand on December 27, 2016. Representatives from private sector and government institutions from Tak province in Thailand and the neighbouring Kayin state in Myanmar attended the workshop. The workshop aimed …

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CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON ENABLING REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR FACILITATING CROSS-BORDER TRADE (CBT) ALONG THE EWEC

Mekong Institute (MI) successfully conducted the provincial consultation workshop on Enabling Regulatory Environment for Facilitating Cross-Border Trade (CBT) along the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) in Myawaddy township, Kayin State, Myanmar on December 26, 2016. The workshop was the third event in a series of consultations under the framework of the the Regional and Local Economic …

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TRAINING COURSE ON DEVELOPMENT OF FARMER’S ORGANIZATION

Mekong Institute (MI) is organizing the Training Course on “Development of Farmer’s Organization”, at the MI’s Residential Training Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand, from December 20 to 24, 2016. The training course is sponsored by Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).  The training course aims to enhance Lao government …

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TRAINING ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

With support from the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD), Mekong Institute (MI) conducted a one-week regional training on “Sustainable Transport and Logistics Planning and Management” from December 19 – 23, 2016 at MI.  The training aimed to support national development policies for transport …

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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.