Khon Kaen, Thailand – In commemoration of Khon Kaen University’s 60th anniversary celebration, the Mekong Institute (MI) and Khon Kaen University International College (KKUIC) co-hosted the Regional Workshop on Development and Social Harmony in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) at the MI Headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand, on April 23, 2024. The event drew various …
Khon Kaen, Thailand – April 10, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) hosted a delegation from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) at its headquarters, setting the stage for fruitful discussions on avenues for regional collaboration. Both parties engaged in dialogue aimed at leveraging each other’s expertise on managing their flagship projects – MI’s Mekong-Korea Cooperation …
In a collective move to tackle the environmental impacts of plastic waste, Mekong Institute (MI) collaborated with local government authorities in Khon Kaen to initiate the ‘What’s SUP’ campaign, targeting the reduction of single-use plastics (SUP) in night markets. On April 5, 2024, MI hosted a pre-launch meeting to strengthen the partnership for the single-use …
Mekong Institute (MI) convened 26 government officials and development leaders from the Lancang-Mekong (LM) countries at the Mekong Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand from March 25 to April 5, 2024, to join the regional learning program titled “Promoting Sustainable and Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture in the Lancang-Mekong Countries.” Supported by the People’s Government of the …
3rd April 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) hosted an online meeting to inaugurate the three-year project, “Promoting Creative Industry for Heritage Tourism Development in the Mekong Region” also branded as “Creative4Mekong.” Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), the project aims to bolster creative industries, safeguard cultural heritage, and foster tourism development for …
Calling ASEAN’s young leaders! Get ready for an extraordinary journey with the ASEAN Youth Convergence (AYC) 2024, brought to you by Mekong Institute and the ASEAN Secretariat. Thirty young leaders from all 10 ASEAN Member States will have the chance to gather in Vientiane, Lao PDR, learn from ASEAN Prize Recipients and collaborate for meaningful …
Mekong Institute (MI), represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, welcomed Mr. Saksee Phonsuntikul, Director of the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen Branch, to MI Headquarters on March 28, 2024. The two parties delved into potential collaboration avenues, focusing on creative economy initiatives and entrepreneurial empowerment across the Northeast Region of Thailand and …
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Eligible organizations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Thailand and the Republic of Korea are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for development projects under MKCF by May 10, 2024. Visit the MKCF website to learn more: www.mekongrok.org See the Guideline here.
Join us in commemorating 8 years of impactful regional collaboration and growth through the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC)! Watch our latest video, highlighting the transformative strides made to unite nations and empower communities within the Lancang-Mekong region. Let’s draw inspiration from the LMC’s journey and continue championing cooperation, mutual benefit, and shared prosperity. Click here to watch the video!
Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), organized the “Training on Regional Project Identification” on March 18-22, 2024, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Thirty-three participants from various ministries, institutes and international organizations across the five Mekong countries and Republic of Korea (ROK) participated in the five-day training program. The objective …
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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.