H.E. Mrs. Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to Thailand applauded the work of the institute during her visit on 7 October, 2012, commenting The Mekong Institute is [acting as] the third party, telling the different governments that this is the progress and these are the opportunities that we would like to see in the region. The …
The Mekong Institute application to join the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT) has been formally accepted by ARTNeTs Secretariat. MI now officially becomes an associate-partner of the prestigious network which includes over 30 influential INGO, NGO and academic institutions. The network is an initiative of UNESCAP which also functions as its secretariat …
Tourism of all kinds has good effects, remarked Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee (left), renowned economist and Mekong Institute Steering Committee Chairman, during the opening ceremony of the 62nd AIEST Conference. The three-day conference, co-organized by MI and the Faculty of Management Sciences, Khon Kaen University, at the Pullman Hotel, Khon Kaen was themed Advances in Tourism …
MI CO-ORGANIZES INTERNATIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE, AUGUST 27-31, 2012. Read More »
August 15-16, 2012 – In collaboration with the New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade Aid Programme and various local private and public sector organizations, the Mekong Institute (MI) recently conducted its two-day national workshop, SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia Formation, in Yangon, Myanmar. The workshop included participants from the Central Department of SME Development …
The Economic Research Institute for Trade (ERIT), the Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Office (SMEPO) and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Thailand-based Mekong Institute (MI) under funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAID) conducted the National Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia on 15-16 August …
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Establishing links with other regional organizations working to promote the increased flow of trade, business, investment, is a major goal of the Trade and Investment Division at the Mekong Institute (MI). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the MI and the Economic Research Institute for Trade (ERIT) a division of the Lao …
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The regional training program, Enhancing the Utilization of ASEAN FTAs, Trade Negotiation and Trade Policy Development, was successfully concluded on the Friday, 3 August. The two-week training program, held at the Mekong Institutes (MI) residential training facility in Khon Kaen, constitutes one section of MIs three-year, Capacity Development Program for Integrating CLMV Economies into AEC, …
How can the nations of the GMS particularly those lagging behind economically build up the necessary human resources, knowledge and expertise, to facilitate equitable growth and a more prosperous region A key strategy would be long-term investment in the regions youth; investment in those who will have to overcome the challenges of new social and …
On Tuesday 24 July, the Mekong Institute (MI) hosted lecturers and researchers from Nagoya University, Japan at its residential training facility in Khon Kaen. The seven person contingent, which included members of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Thailand Development and Research Institute (TDRI) and the National Economic and Social Development Bank (NESDB), came …
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We came here to introduce ourselves, to seek opportunities and to explore the potential for collaboration and cooperation, declared Indonesian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Lutfi Rauf during his visit to the Mekong Institute (MI) on July 23, 2012. Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director, and H.E. Rauf discussed MIs shifting focus to AEC integration and the ways …
COLLABORATION IS KEY INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE Read More »
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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.