“DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON THE LANCANG-MEKONG RIVER” INCEPTION WORKSHOP CONDUCTED SUCCESSFULLY

The Mekong Institute organized The Inception Workshop on “Development Potential of the International Shipping on the Lancang-Mekong River” on February 26-27, 2015. The workshop was held at the Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand, and funded by the Chinese Central Government.  The workshop aims to build up research collaboration and network on transportation and logistics along …

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“ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SMES PROMOTION IN MAIZE SECTOR IN KAYIN STATE OF MYANMAR” CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2015 IN HAP-AN, KAYIN STATE, MYANMAR

The Trade and Investment facilitation Department of Mekong Institute, in cooperation with the MI LED-EWEC project team in Myanmar jointly conducted a Evaluation cum the Way Forward workshop on February 25, 2015 in Hap-an, Kayin State of Myanmar. The workshop was the last training cycle of the modular training program on “Entrepreneurship Development and SMEs …

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SUPPORT TO IMPROVE RICE VALUE CHAIN IN KHAMMOUNE PROVINCE IN LAO PDR.

The Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department of the Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with the MI Regional and Local Economic Development – EWEC Project (RLED-EWEC) jointly conducted a “Structure Learning Visit (SLV) and Evaluation Workshop” from 18 – 20 February 2015 along the EWEC (Khammoune -Laos, Roi-et and MI). The activity aimed to reflect …

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HARMONIZING EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY: THE LOWER MEKONG INITIATIVE FOOD SECURITY DONOR MAPPING DATABASE

The Mekong Institute is soon to launch the Lower Mekong Initiative Food Security Donor Mapping Database this year.  The said database features a geo-map and a listing of food security and agriculture activities in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam and Thailand. The project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims …

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LAO-CHINA BUSINESS MATCHING ON TRADE EVENTS PROMOTION ALONG NORTH-SOUTH ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (NSEC : R3A) COMPLETED ON FEB 14, 2015

In collaboration with the Mekong Institute (MI), the Lao-China participants team jointly conducted a “Lao-China Business Matching on Trade Events Promotion along North-South Economic Corridor (NSEC: R3A) on February 14, 2015 at the Beautiful Boten Special Economic Zone, Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR. The event was part of the one-year project on “Enhancing Provincial and …

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FACILITATING TRADE AND INVESTMENT ALONG THE MEKONG -TRIPARTITE MEETING HELD AT VIENTIANE ON FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The Mekong Institute (MI), Mekong River Commission (MRC) and ASEAN Connectivity had a tripartite meeting on February 12, 2015 at the Office of RMC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The meeting aimed at identifying and discussing areas of possible joint/complementary activities, collaboration and cooperation, as well as exchanging technical information and mapping out the linkages …

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DELEGATES FROM NEW ZEALAND AID PROGRAMME (NZAP) VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE, FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Delegates from New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) composed of by Mr. Brent Rapson, First Secretary of Development of the New Zealand Embassy and two development officers paid a visit to Mekong Institute on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  Welcomed by the MI Director, Dr Watcharas Leelawath and MI program staff, the delegates were briefed on MI’s …

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STUDENTS OF KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE, FEBRUARY 12, 2015

MI warmly welcomed 20 students from Khon Kaen University International College (KKUIC) led by Ms. Chonlada Pharino. Mr. Aryuwath Pratumsa delivered his welcome remarks, encouraging the students to learn more about tourism opportunities in the Greater Mekong Sub-region.  Mr. Aryuwath welcoming the KKU-IC students. Ms. Jian Wang giving a presentation on MI.  The visit was …

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CHINESE CONSUL-GENERAL TO KHON KAEN VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE

Newly-appointed Chinese Consul-General to Khon Kaen, H.E. Mr. Li Mingang visited the Mekong Institute (MI) on February 1, 2015. Led by Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, MI Director, the MI Chinese staff warmly welcomed him.  Following a brief presentation of the background and history of MI, highlighting the thematic areas, Dr. Watcharas introduced the current and future …

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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.