MI CO-ORGANIZES A LOCALIZED TRAINING COURSE ON “GOOD AGRICULTURAL AND POSTHARVEST PRACTICES IN FRESH PRODUCE” ON NOVEMBER11-13, 2014 IN LAO PDR

Faculty of Agriculture of the National University of Laos (NUOL), Clean Agriculture Development Center (CADC), and the Mekong Institute co-organized a localized training course on “Good Agricultural and Postharvest Practices in Fresh Produce” at the Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Laos, Nabong Campus, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR on November 11-13, 2014. Eighteen provincial and …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE SIGNS COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID (CSG): UPGRADING POWER TECHNOLOGY AND HR DEVELOPMENT IN THE GMS

Khon Kaen, Thailand – On November 5, 2014, MI signed a Cooperation Agreement with China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG). This recent collaboration aims to upgrade the electric power technology as well as develop human resource through capacity building in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS).  By combining the expertise of MI and CSG, future …

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NATIONAL WORKSHOP OF “ENHANCING THE UTILIZATION OF FTA BY SMES” IN YANGON

Myanmar is now in the process of promoting SMEs to drive up the national economic growth. However, facts showed that the country is still facing with the challenges of low utilization of FTAs, inadequate foreign investment, underdeveloped institutional and infrastructure development and red tapes for administrative processing and approval.  The Mekong Institute, with the support …

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THE “REGIONAL MULTI STAKEHOLDERS FORUM ON ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) AND REGIONAL AGREEMENTS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR SMES” SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED IN BANGKOK, THAILAND ON OCTOBER 10, 2014.

One of the major issues faced by the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) hindering narrowing of development gaps and economic integration into AEC is the limited public human resource capacities and institutional support systems to develop and implement SME and trade and investment policy and regulatory frameworks. Capacity building of these institutions is …

THE “REGIONAL MULTI STAKEHOLDERS FORUM ON ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) AND REGIONAL AGREEMENTS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR SMES” SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED IN BANGKOK, THAILAND ON OCTOBER 10, 2014. Read More »

MI CO-ORGANIZES A TRAINING COURSE ON “SAFE VEGETABLE PRODUCTION THROUGH VIETGAP” IN VIETNAM

The Hatinh Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, Fruits and Vegetables Research Institute, and the Mekong Institute jointly organized a localized training on “Safe Vegetable Production through VietGAP” at the National Agricultural Extension Center in Hatinh Province on October 14-16, 2014. Thirty provincial agricultural extension workers and farmer-leaders from the province attended the training course, the aim …

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY VISITS MEKONG INSTITUTE

Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University is currently conducting a program for the students in Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Development Studies) Program. Their visit to Mekong Institution (MI) on September 10, 2014 was a part of their study trip which to gain an overview of GMS and ASEAN and collaborate with the …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE HOLDS ITS 3RD MINZAS 2014 ROUNDTABLE MEETING

Capable human resources will enhance the cooperation among countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) with other ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states, especially when the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) is just one step ahead. Realizing such an important role of human resources and with the support from the New Zealand Aid Programme …

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MI WELCOMES H.E. MR. PHILIP CALVERT, CANADIAN AMBASSADOR TO THAILAND

On September 11, 2014, Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, MI Director warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Philip Calvert, the Canadian Ambassador to Thailand at Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen.  The Ambassador was not only eager to be back in Khon Kaen for the second time, but was very keen on learning more about MI. Together they sat down and …

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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.