Are you working in the area of climate finance or agriculture?There are still seats available for participants from Viet Nam and Cambodia at our upcoming workshop from May 8 to 10, 2024. This is your opportunity to connect with other professionals, share knowledge, and work together to build the future of agricultural resilience in the …
In a bid to capitalize on the progress of the transformative Lancang-Mekong Business Forums (LMBF) spanning 2018 to 2024, Mekong Institute, in close cooperation with Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, hosted a Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on March 15, 2024, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This workshop aimed to spotlight the successes and best practices stemming from …
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In a crucial step towards advancing regional economic integration, a preparatory meeting between Mekong Institute (MI) and Thailand’s key officials was convened in Bangkok to lay the groundwork for the upcoming “Project on Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Promotion for Intra-Regional Trade in the Lancang-Mekong (LM) Region” also dubbed as “SEZ Project.” The SEZ Project aims …
In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural resilience in Southeast Asia, Mekong Institute (MI) has partnered with Thailand’s Department of Agriculture (DOA) and Sanyu Consultants Inc. (SCI) to advance regional cooperation on crop insurance through the project ‘Promotion of Crop Insurance in ASEAN through Public and Private Partnership’, which was launched during a hybrid kickoff …
In partnership with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), MI will organize a 3-day Regional Workshop on Leveraging Inclusive Climate Finance to Scale Up Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices in the Lower Mekong Subregion. Training Dates: May 8 to 10, 2024 Location: MI Residential Training Centre in Khon Kaen, Thailand Application Deadline: March 25, 2024 …
To enhance the region’s capability in adopting innovative postharvest solutions, Mekong Institute (MI), supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), held the Regional Training Program on Climate-Smart Postharvest Technologies form February 19 to 23 at the MI Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The course gathered 30 representatives from Cambodia, …
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Bangkok, Thailand – Mekong Institute (MI) and CGIAR’s research arm, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), joined forces in organizing an inception workshop on February 23, 2024, aimed af fostering a unified understanding of the ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program Intervention Package 4 (IP4) and its alignment with ASEAN’s overarching objectives. IP4 stands among the eight …
February 16, Bangkok – Mekong Institute (MI) had the honor of hosting a courtesy luncheon meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Thailand, Mr. Park Yongmin. During the luncheon conversations, both parties exchanged perspectives on enhancing collaboration between the Mekong region and the RoK, intending to bolster regional integration …
MI’s Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, bids farewell to Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, former Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), expressing his gratitude for her dedicated service as MI Council member while extending his best wishes as she assumes the post of Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore.
Bangkok, Thailand, February 2, 2024 – Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (MFA Thailand), representing the Ayeyawady – Chao Phraya – Mekong Economic Strategy (ACMECS) member countries, joined hands with the Mekong Institute (MI) to formalize a landmark partnership aimed at advancing regional cooperation and integration for sustainable development within …
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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.