UPGRADING POWER TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GMS THROUGH JOINT EFFORTS

Yunnan, China) – Mekong Institute (MI) and Yunnan Power Grid Co., Ltd. (YNPG) jointly conducted two key activities in Yunnan Province, China to promote power grid connectivity as well as people to people exchange among the GMS countries.  On July 20-28, 2015, two working teams composed of YNPG experts and MI staff conducted the Training …

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JOINT COOPERATION FOR HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION

Khon Kaen, Thailand (July 24, 2015) – A Partnership Arrangement was signed between Mekong Institute (MI) and the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) on July 24, 2015 in MI.  Under the five year partnership between MI and NEDA, the two sides agree to cooperate in selected areas of capacity building for the GMS …

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REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK) – MEKONG SENIOR OFFICIAL MEETING (SOM)

Hanoi (July 15-16, 2015) – MI was endorsed as the fund manager of the ROK-Mekong Cooperation Fund (RMCF) at the Mekong Senior Official Meeting (SOM) on July 15-16, 2015.  As the fund manager, MI will be responsible to coordinate the ROK-Mekong SOMs, draft guidelines for RMCF, review progress and report. MI will also participate in …

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PARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISAL (PRA) IN SURIN PROVINCE

Ten Cambodian officials from different departments of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) participated in a learning visit in Baan NongYai Community, Surin Province, Thailand on July 8-10, 2015. This three-day field exercise enabled participants to put theories into practice, allowing them to conduct a village study using participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools and techniques. …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE JOINS THE 3RD REPUBLIC OF KOREA – MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM

Phnom Penh (July 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) joined the 3rd Republic of Korea (RoK) – Mekong Business Forum held on July 10, 2015 in Phnom Penh. The forum discussed on business environment in the Mekong countries for trade and investment and also outlined the investment opportunities for SMEs between Mekong sub region and the …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE JOINS THE 10TH OTAGAI FORUM IN NAGOYA

Japan (July 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) participated in the 10th Otagai Forum in Nagoya on July 6, 2015. The forum brought in over 150 delegates representing business leaders, banks and government agencies from 12 prefecture in Japan to discuss investment opportunities in the Mekong countries. The forum discussed on important issues related to supply …

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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.