Mekong Institute (MI) successfully conducted a one-day workshop on East – West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Business Database Upgrade and Promotion of E-commerce in Thakhek, Khammouane province, Lao PDR on December 14, 2016. The workshop was part of the framework of the Regional and Local Economic Development Project titled, Capacity Development for a More Inclusive and …
Mekong Institute (MI) successfully conducted the provincial consultation workshop on “Enabling Regulatory Environment for Facilitating Cross-Border Trade (CBT) on East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC)” in Thakhek, Khammouane province, Lao PDR on December 13, 2016. The workshop is the second event in a series of consultations under the framework of the the Regional and Local Economic Development …
MI officially launched its very first “Mekong Development Report 2016” on December 7, 2016. MI Executive Director, Dr. Watcharas Leelawath gave an introduction speech to over thirty participants at MI. This report is a systematic consolidation and analysis of several assessments and reports undertaken by different national researchers and the staff of MI. It is …
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To assess participants’ retention of the knowledge and skills they gained from the Regional Training Course on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Rural Development (PA-SRD) held last August 1 to 12, as well as to provide a venue for them to learn from each other’s experiences and outcomes during their action plan implementation, Mekong Institute is …
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MI’s Innovation and Technological Connectivity Department (ITC) is organizing a regional training course on “Promoting Innovative Entrepreneurship” at the MI facility from December 6-16, 2016. The program is organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel (Thailand), MASHAV Israel’s Agency for International Cooperation, The Golda Meir MASHAV Carmel International Training Center – MCTC Haifa and …
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The 5-day intensive training program on “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers, Women and Children in the GMS” is designed to expose Lao civil servants to factors that determine who is a migrant, how those moves take place, and the particular involvement of women and children in the migration pattern. The Program …
The two-week Regional Training Course entitled Promoting Cross-Border Trade through Value Chain Development supported by The government of the People’s Republic of China officially opened on November 21 at Mekong Institute (MI) with participation of twenty-four government officials from central and provincial offices from 6 GMS countries including Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and …
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Khon Kaen – Mekong Institute (MI) successfully conducted a one-week regional training on “Business Research and Database Development in the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC)” from November 14-18, 2016 at Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training is part of the ongoing project, “Enhancing Competiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) of …
Kunming, China (November 15, 2016) – Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology Development (YASTD) organized a training workshop, on “Biopharm and Health Industrial Innovation and Technology Transfer in the GMS” at the Kunming Jinjiang Hotel. The event was also supported by the Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan. …
Mekong Institute (MI) is very proud to present our new logo! It has been redesigned to convey modernization in the Greater Mekong Sub-region and to reflect the new direction of MI. The new logo has a unique style and is more contemporary. We hope you enjoy our fresh new look and continue to support MI …
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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.