(Supported by: ASEAN China Cooperation Fund; Duration: 2013 – 2015) The project focused on SME development and trade facilitation through training and database development. Project Duration : 2013 – 2015
(Supported by: China Central Government; Duration: 2014-2016) The project analyzed the development trend of the international shipping and the connection and competition between international shipping and other modes of transport in P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand. The study also proposed opportunities for international shipping along Mekong-Lancang and other trade capacity building activities. Project …
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(Supported by: Republic of Korea; Duration: 2014-2017) The project aimed to improve cross-border and trans-shipment logistics services through capacity development and accreditation of SME logistics service providers in Thailand, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. Project Duration : 2014 – 2017
Advancing Border Trade FacilitationThe Project is designed to support policy and structural reforms that promote cross-border trade, emphasizing the formulation of policies and strategies that will improve the key elements of cross-border trade, as well as enhance appreciation, knowledge and skills in managing trade activities, and travel flows and security compliance. FUNDED BY MEKONG-LANCANG COOPERATION …
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Promoting Climate Change Resilience in Mekong River Basin CommunitiesClimate change has brought about extreme droughts and floods across the Mekong-Lancang River basin, resulting into a chain of impacts including water scarcity and decline in agricultural produce. Against such backdrop, hydropower and large water storage structures offer immense potential in helping manage the water flow and …
BACKGROUND Energy demand is rising as Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries – who enjoy cultural similarities and economic complementarities – have maintained impressive economic growth over the past two decades. This trend will continue, especially given the increased urbanization in the GMS. By some estimates, it is expected to triple between 2012 to 2025 nearly. …
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BACKGROUND The Mekong region is among the world’s most visited travel destinations, having welcomed more than 70 million tourists in 2018 alone. As the tourism industries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand are helping promote economic growth, generate employment, and foster peaceful societies, their governments are increasing efforts to pursue a more balanced, …
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(Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund; Duration: 2021-2023)The project aims to improve production effectiveness and efficiency, reduce post – harvest losses, and increase energy efficiency in agricultural supply chains through cold chain development and smart and sustainable technologies in post-COVID situation in five Mekong countries namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. …
SUSTAINABLE AND SMART AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT IN MEKONG COUNTRIES Read More »
Driving Forward Trade Logistics Systems in the GMS In early 2018, GMS countries – Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – signed the MOU on “Early Harvest” implementation of cross-border transport agreement (CBTA), which will enable easier movement of commercial and passenger vehicles along the CBTA Protocol 1 route network across the …
Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth BACKGROUND E-commerce has opened opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to flourish and take advantage of new markets. In the Mekong region, Thailand and Vietnam’s e-commerce markets are growing at an exponential pace, while markets in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar have reflected steady progress in online business …
MARKET ACCESS THROUGH E-COMMERCE PROMOTION FOR WOMEN-LED SMES 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.