REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION IN THE GMS: SHARING LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES – NOVEMBER 26-30, 2012, KUNMING, YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA

Renewable energy, and the development of associated technology to promote renewable energy, is increasingly seen as a logical and indeed necessary priority area. In order to effectively make the transition from a fossil fuel driven energy system to a future renewable-based energy system, it is essential for GMS countries to build capacity through manpower training, …

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MI ADVANCES LABOR MIGRATION MANAGEMENT IN THE GMS

The Mekong Institute Mekong Development Program (MDP) Department successfully organized a learning course and policy consultation on labor migration management in the GMS from 26th November through 4th December 2012. These activities fall under the MI theme on Human Migration and Care, which seeks to promote safe migration and migrant protection through improved labor migration …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 6, KHON KAEN, THAILAND

With the goal of connecting more closely with local government agencies, private sector organizations, civil society, and the local community in the Northeast of Thailand, the Mekong Institute (MI) held its second ever Open House. The event, held as part of its 2012 15th anniversary celebrations, gave attendees a chance to engage with MI and …

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SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION WORKSHOP ON SME CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPORT CONSORTIA 28-30 NOVEMBER, KHON KAEN, THAILAND.

Building the capacities of business development service (BDS) providers and supporting both the formation. Promotion and integration of SME clusters and export consortia into regional and global value chains will be critical in helping to prepare local targeted groups and businesses in CLMV countries for integration into AEC 2015.  The recent MI, Synthesis and Evaluation …

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GRAND OPENING OF THE EAST-WEST ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (EWEC) SME PRODUCT DISPLAY AND INFORMATION CENTER – NOVEMBER 26, 2012, KHON KAEN, THAILAND

The East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) SME Product Display and Information Center at the Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce Established with support from the Japan ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) is now officially open.  The East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) SME Product Display and Information Center is part of a two-year joint private sector development in EWEC facilitated …

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ACTION RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ON SME CLUSTERS AND VALUE CHAIN INTEGRATION TRAINING COMPLETED – 16 NOVEMBER, KHON KAEN, THAILAND.

Increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the GMS, will be essential in preparing the CLMVT countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand) economies for integration into the more competitive AEC 2015 economic environment.  Utilizing its vast expertise and experience in SME and value chain development, MI is moving to tackle this …

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LAUNCHING ACTION RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ON SME CLUSTERS AND VALUE CHAIN INTEGRATION – NOVEMBER 12-16, KHON KAEN

The development of SME clusters and export consortia will be a vital tool in enabling SMEs in the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) to take advantage of the increased opportunities for economic growth provided by AEC 2015.  To enable SMEs to be better prepared for AEC integration, MI has recently conducted the Action Research …

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SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT FARMING MODELS – 26-31 OCTOBER, 2012

The transition from subsistence agricultural production to functioning market-economy-based production models is a key challenge facing CLMV countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam).  The Mekong Institute (MI) recently conducted a week-long workshop and structured learning visit (SLV) to address this important issue in the lead-up to AEC 2015.  The SLV, entitled Successful Contract Farming …

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MI CONGRATULATES KHON KAEN GOVERNOR, OCTOBER 26, 2012

Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director, accompanied by MI Management Team,congratulated Mr. Somsak Suwannasutcharit, Governor of Khon Kaen  Mr. Somsak Suwannasutcharit, newly appointed Governor of Khon Kaen, and the MI management team met recently at Khon Kaen City Hall to discuss ideas and plans for mutual collaboration and cooperation.  Discussions between the incumbent Governor and the …

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KING PRAJAKDHIPOK INSTITUTE VISITS MI TO LEARN ABOUT THE GMS

The mission to promote cooperation and integration to enhance development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) has always been at the core of the Mekong Institute (MI). Even though the economic growth of the GMS is progressing, conflict management still remains a key element in enabling smooth and continuous cooperation throughout the region and beyond.  …

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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.