Building human resources’ capabilities is one of the challenges in the countries of Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), especially with the coming ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). With the lack of young researchers in the region, Mekong Institute (MI) together with the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok initiated the Mekong Institute – New Zealand Ambassador’s Scholarship program …
The 5-day Structured Learning Visit (SLV) on “Coffee Production and Marketing System in Thailand” commenced on September 14, 2015 at Mekong Institute. This SLV is under the project titled “Capacity Development for a More Inclusive and Equitable Growth, Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
(Kunming, China) – MI is co-organizing a professional training on “Planning and Construction for GMS Power Grids and Interconnections” launched on September 7, in Kunming, China.
Khon Kaen (September 3, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) organized a 2-day Regional Multi-Stakeholder Policy Consultation Workshop on Cross-Border Contract Farming (CBCF) on September 1-2, 2015.
A localized training on “Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Product Certification” was conducted at the Provincial Department of Agriculture (PDA), Kampong Cham province, Cambodia on September 8-9, 2015. Twenty-two agricultural extension officials and staff from six provinces attended the training aimed to improve the understanding of GAP principles in promoting quality and safety in fresh produce …
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(Hoa Binh, Vietnam) – Twenty-five selected farmers, government officials and stakeholders from Vietnam attended the training workshop on “Postharvest Practices in Fresh Produce” in Luong Son District, Hoa Binh, Vietnam on Aug. 12-14, 2015.
Khon Kaen, Thailand (August 31 – September 4, 2015) – As a part of the four-year project on “Capacity Building for the Integration of CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) Economies into ASEAN Economic Community”, funded by New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP), a modular training on Product Market Identification for GMS was held from August …
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Da Nang, Vietnam (August 25-27, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Research Institute (FAVRI), Southern Fruit Research Institute (SOFRI), and Hoa Vang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), organized a localized training course on ‘ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and its Application’ at the Hoa Vang District …
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Yangon, Myanmar (August 20, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Agricultural University Alumni Association (AUAA) of Yezin Agricultural University (YAU), organized a one-day National Consultation Workshop on Cross-Border Contract Farming (CBCF) at the Chatrium Hotel. The workshop was conducted to disseminate the research findings from a study on the benefits of smallholder farmers …
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Khon Kaen, Thailand (August 14, 2015) – A preliminary meeting for the 3rd International Seminar and Business Matching was organized by the Mekong Institute in collaboration with the Khon Kaen Provincial Government. The meeting was attended by Silk Companies and Government Stakeholders representing Khon Kaen Commercial Affairs, Community Development Department, Department of Industrial Promotion, The …
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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.