Written by Mekong Institute Sesame is economically important not only for producing edible oil but also for export crops in Myanmar. The objectives of this study are to map actors and to analyze the value chain of sesame, to identify the issues and constraints in the value chain of sesame in Magway Township and to …
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Written by Mekong Institute This study focuses on the constraints faced by all the stakeholders of the current pomelo value chain process: growers, collectors, wholesalers and retailers, particularly the smallholder farmers and their access to the modern markets to achieve proper value chain in Yangon Region, Myanmar. Within recent years, pomelo has become a potential …
Written by Mekong Institute Over 80 percent of Cambodian famers cultivate rice, primarily through traditional farming practices. For farmers, rice is the major source of income and sustenance. Rice is also the main source of crop that is value added and a major driver of agricultural growth. However, farmers are not aware well of the …
RICE VALUE CHAIN IN SAANG DISTRICT, KANDAL PROVINCE, CAMBODIA Read More »
Written by Mekong Institute Recent research on the controversial topic of contract farming indicate that contract farming may be considered as an effective risk management system for smallholder farmers, enhancing their accessibility to farm inputs, ensuring the more stable prices for produce, and ultimately generating higher incomes to contract farmers. Similarly, even with very few …
Written by Mekong Institute Cambodia is one nation that is most vulnerable to climate variability and change. The effects of climate change– if as severe as predicted – may erode efforts to alleviate poverty and food security of farmers. While climate change vulnerability assessments are considered as a principal vehicle for informing the need for …
Written by Mekong Institute The Mekong Institute conducted a series of value chain studies on potential crops that promote cross-border trade between the twin provinces of the countries in the Economic Corridors in order to upgrade the value chains and address the key issues that smallholder farmers face. The goal of value chain development is …
AN ANALYSIS OF MAIZE VALUE CHAIN IN PAILIN PROVINCE, CAMBODIA Read More »
Written by Mekong Institute Longan is the third important crop in Pailin province, after cassava and maize. It has a high growth potential in the years to come. The production area has shown a steady growth over the past five years with annual production output increasing respectively. In 2012, the total planted area was …
AN ASSESSMENT OF LONGAN VALUE CHAIN IN PAILIN PROVINCE, CAMBODIA Read More »
Written by Mekong Institute Underutilized crops including wild plants for foods represent a rich portfolio of crop genetic resources that are particularly overlooked in the agricultural development agenda. They show significant potential to enhance food security, improve nutrition, diversify income options and recover marginal lands into food production, which strengthen social, economic growth, and ecological …
Written by Mekong Institute A study on the beliefs and rituals of Khwan in Tai Khoen in Kengtung, Shan State, reflects the relationship of the beliefs, rituals, the way of life, and the social systems in Tai Khoen group. This paper aims to create an understanding of the importance of the belief systems. Khwan is …
Written by Mekong Institute The purpose of this study is to analyze factors that have made an impact on export and import between Lao PDR and its three principal trade partners, Thailand, China, and Vietnam from 1990 to 2010. The specific research questions are: What are the main factors affecting trade between Lao PDR and …
FACTORS AFFECTING EXPORT AND IMPORT TRADE BETWEEN LAO PDR AND PRINCIPLE TRADE PARTNERS 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.