Khon Kaen (July 9-10, 2015) – Mekong Institute (MI) held its first round of Governing Board Meetings for 2015, the Steering Committee and Council Meetings, on July 9-10 in Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen of Thailand. The Steering Committee and Council members reviewed MI’s performance in the first half of 2015 as well as the activities …
Khon Kaen (July 10, 2015) — A two-storey annex of Mekong Institute (MI) was officially inaugurated today. MI new Council Chairman, H.E. Mr. Songkane Luangmuninthone, Director General of Department of Economic Affairs of Lao PDR’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MI Steering Chairman, H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasenee, Minister of Thai Ministry of Energy; cut the …
Khon Kaen (July 8, 2015) – The 3rd Mekong Forum is held today at Rachawadee Resort & Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand with the theme of “Modernizing the GMS towards the post-AEC 2015”. H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Minister of Energy of Thailand; H.E. Mr. Gao Shuxun, Vice Governor of Yunnan province of China; and H.E. Dr. …
Phnom Penh (July 2, 2015) A one-day National Consultation Workshop on “Contract Farming and Cross-Border Agricultural Trade” was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 2, 2015. The workshop was to consult stakeholders’ insight on a set of policy recommendations to improve contract farming arrangements and enforcement in Cambodia. More than 40 key actors representatives …
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Mekong Institute (MI) and the United States Agency for International Development Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) launched the online Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Food Security Donor Mapping Database on June 29, 2015 to promote enhanced cooperation and coordination among donors and funding organizations. The launch was held at the USAID/RDMA office in Bangkok. The …
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Khammouane, Lao PDR (June 25, 2015) The 4th RLED-EWEC Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting is held today in Riveria Hotel of Khammouane Province, Lao PDR. The PSC meeting is to report the project progress in the first half of 2015, address rising issues and discuss ways forward to ensure the efficient project implementation. H.E. Somchay …
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Khammouane, Lao PDR ( June 24, 2015) Prior to the 4th EWEC Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting, MI Director Dr. Watcharas Leelawath and PSC members visited EWEC project site in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR on June 24, 2015. The PSC members visited two rice millers and one Agriculture Research & Development Center in Khammouane Province, …
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The Mekong Institute (MI) is set to launch the Lower Mekong Food Security Donor Mapping Database on June 29, 2015. The launch, which will take place at the office of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bangkok, will serve as a formal presentation of the online platform to donors, government agencies and …
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Khon Kaen, Thailand (June 22, 2015) – The Consulate General of China in Khon Kaen opened its new consular premises today. Dr. Wacharas Leelawath, Director of the Mekong Institute (MI) and two Chinese staff attended the opening ceremony, which stands as testament to the growing importance of Khon Kaen as an important regional hub. This …
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(Phnom Penh, Cambodia) – Mekong Institute (MI) and the Trade Training and Research Institute (TTRI) of Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Phnom Penhon on June 3, 2015 to facilitate the cooperation initiatives in area of trade, business and regional integration. The MOU commits the two institutions to share knowledge …
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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.