FOSTERING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

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

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

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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MI AND PARTNERS CONVERGE TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE WATER, FOOD, AND ENERGY IN THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN

To impart practical knowledge and skills necessary for implementing national pilot projects that focus on the technological solutions to the intersectoral challenges of water, energy, and food (WEF) resources, the Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Ministry of Science and ICT, brought together government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, …

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TARGETED POVERTY ALLEVIATION FOR BETTER LIFE IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG REGION: SHARING EXPERIENCES

Promoting Pandemic Responsive Policies, Strategies, and Interventions for Resilient and Sustainable Recovery BACKGROUND In the last three decades, the economies of Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have become one of the fastest growing in the world, contributing to higher per capita income and an improved standard of living for majority of …

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CAPACITY BUILDING ON GMS POWER GRID INTERCONNECTION

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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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.