Mekong Institute warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Reuben Levermore, newly appointed Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand, on September 2, 2014. Ambassador Reuben Levermore took up his position as the New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand just in September. He paid a visit to Mekong Institute where he met with the new MI Director, Dr. Watcharas Leelawath …
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The Mekong Institute (MI) with the support of the Khon Kaen Provincial Government successfully hosted “The International Seminar cum Business Matching on Silk Development” from 12 to 13 September 2014. This event was composed of three main activities – seminar, business matching and silk exhibition. The event also provided an e-networking platform- www.aseansilkbiz.com for players …
To enhance understanding on the concepts and approaches of SME clusters and export consortia development and form three clusters and export consortia groups in pepper, salt, and fish sauce products, the Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts (MIH), Royal Government of Cambodia and the Mekong Institute (MI) organized a two-day workshop on “SME Cluster and Export …
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The seven-day training of trainers (TOT) course on Good Agricultural and Postharvest Practices in Fresh Produce commenced on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Mekong Institute (MI). On behalf of MI Director, Ms. Maria Theresa Medialdia, Rural Development Program Manager, welcomed all participants and emphasized on the objective of the program, which aimed to enhance the …
Working as the chairperson and secretariat of the FRETA Logistic Masters Project, the Mekong Institute (MI) hosted the first Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on August 27, 2014. This two-year FRETA Logistics Master Project, funded by the Republic of Korea, has been officially launched since August 2014. The …
The Mekong Institute (MI) conducted a one-week advanced Training of Trainer (TOT) Program on Enhancing the Utilization of FTA by SMEs from 18 – 22 August, 2014. The program is part of the three-year project on Capacity Building for Integrating CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) Economies into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, …
Today, Khon Kaen province and Mekong Institute have tightened their cooperation in promoting the silk business by launching an international event on silk – The International Seminar Cum Business Matching on Silk Development – scheduled on September 12-13, 2014 in Khon Kaen. “Silk businesses from Northeastern provinces of Thailand are well-known and have played a …
Mr. Ra Thorng, MI staff member, attended the APUGSM 2014 International Summer Conference on Business and Economic Research in order to present the accepted paper “Cross-border Value Chain: An Assessment of Longan Value Chain in Pailin, Cambodia” in Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Oita, Japan, from 25 to 26 July 2014. The Conference concluded with 23 …
The Mekong Institute (MI) conducted a one-week regional training program on Business Research Methods and Information Management along the North-South Economic Corridors: NSEC (R3A & R3B)” from July 14-18, 2014 at its residential training center, Khon Kaen, Thailand. This training course is a part of the one-year project on “Enhancing Provincial and Local Chambers of …
Under the funding of New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP), Mekong Institute (MI) organized a six-day Training cum Structured Learning Visit (SLV) entitled, “Strengthening Coordinated Cross-Border Systems in Agriculture Trade” from July 14-19, 2014 at MI’s residential training center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This program aims to enhance the participants’ understanding the cross-border trade facilitation framework …
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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.