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UPSTREAM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS REDUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR KHON KAEN’S STREET FOOD COMPLEXES

Agricultural Development And Commercialization, Projects /

BACKGROUND The daily consumption of single-use plastic bags (SuPB) in Thailand is 500 million bags/day. Landfill is the disposal site for solid waste and many SuPB litter the land and enter tributaries of main rivers in Thailand, discharging plastic waste into oceans. Khon Kaen is one of the biggest provinces in Northeast Thailand. It is …

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MEKONG SUSTAIN: MEKONG SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS TRANSFORMATION AND ADVANCEMENT

Trade and Investment Facilitation, Projects /

BACKGROUND Japanese companies have long led the manufacturing sector across Mekong countries, developing local supply chains with SMEs to engage in the global market. However, the push for global decarbonization requires these supply chains to adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to remain competitive. A major challenge is the lack of knowledge among SMEs …

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FOSTERING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

Sustainable Energy And Environment, Cross-Cutting Topics, Projects /

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the digital divide in the region, making it an urgent concern. In response, digital connectivity and e-commerce platforms are becoming crucial tools for connecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lancang-Mekong (LM) countries to both domestic and global markets.  Currently, MSMEs in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and …

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SCALING-UP DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY FOR MSMES IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES FOR POST-PANDEMIC RESILIENCE

Cross-Cutting Topics, Projects /

BACKGROUND The rapid adoption of digital technologies has significantly transformed the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. Digital tools, such as fintech and epayment, have become essential for maintaining relevance, competitiveness, and efficiency, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has underscored the critical role of digital technologies in business resilience.  …

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CAPACITY BUILDING OF MEKONG INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED SECRETARIAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEKONG REGION

Cross-Cutting Topics, Projects /

BACKGROUND With the support of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Mekong Institute (MI) is implementing the project on “Capacity Building of Mekong Institute for Enhanced Secretarial Support and Development in the Mekong Region”. The project’s goal is to strengthen MI’s internal capacities, its support to the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation …

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TRIANGULAR COOPERATION PROJECT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN BASED ON THE WATER-ENERGY-FOOD (WEF) NEXUS – ROK-UNOSSC FACILITY: PHASE 3

Sustainable Energy And Environment, Projects /

BACKGROUND Outcome 3 of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) South-South Strategic Framework (2018-2021) relates to the South-South and triangular cooperation partnership and demand-driven programs facilitated to address the sustainable development needs of developing countries. The countries in the Mekong Basin are experiencing climate change and resource extraction and use-induced development challenges. These challenges …

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ASEAN-CRN SECRETARIAT FACILITATOR: SUPPORTING ASEAN-CRN AND ANGA

Sustainable Energy And Environment, Projects /

ASEAN-CRN Secretariat Facilitator to support for ASEAN-CRN and ANGA BACKGROUND The ASEAN-German Cooperation Project, “Promotion of Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain in ASEAN” (ASEAN AgriTrade), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is supporting relevant ASEAN working group, networks in the organisation and/or engagement in climate relevant meetings, or in sector …

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FACILITATING CROSS BORDER TRADE THROUGH SYNCHRONIZATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE ACMECS

Trade and Investment Facilitation, Projects /

(In collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Thailand; Duration: May 2023 – June 2024) PROJECT BACKGROUND As the ACMECS Countries rapidly develop, international trade and investment are becoming critical factors for the region to achieve economic growth and improve living standards. Efficient border trade facilitation, reducing time and costs at borders, is crucial …

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ASEAN YOUTH CONVERGENCE

Cross-Cutting Topics, Projects /

BACKGROUND The ASEAN Youth Convergence 2024 is a visionary initiative aiming to inspire, empower, and elevate the capacities of participating youths in fostering the ASEAN spirit and advancing regional cooperation and integration. The convergence is designed to bring together the ASEAN Prize Recipients (APRs) from 2021 to 2023 and youth delegates from ASEAN Member States …

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ASEAN PRIZE SYMPOSIUM

Cross-Cutting Topics, Projects /

THE ASEAN PRIZE Established in 2018 during Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship, the ASEAN Prize is an annual regional premier award to acknowledge inspiring achievements of ASEAN citizens or ASEAN-based organizations with significant contributions toward advancing ASEAN community building efforts.  The Prize is envisioned to foster the ASEAN identity, promote the ASEAN spirit, and champion the ASEAN …

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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.