International Training on Traceability System For Rice
BACKGROUND Farming is a primary livelihood for the rural population and rice production is a source of income for more than 65 million people in the Mekong River Basin. Almost all countries in this region are top exporters of rice in the global market with one-third of the rice exports coming from the region in …
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Regional Training Program on Preservation and Packaging for Safer Food
Course Objective A 10-day training program aimed at strengthening the knowledge and understanding on the selection of food preservation, packaging and application of food labeling approaches for safe and quality food and to promote application of best practices in enhancing safety, quality, market access and profitability of food products and minimize loss in the food …
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Training on Developing Financial Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains
BACKGROUND The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation and climate change challenges. As one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic agricultural hubs, the region faces unique risks related to climate variability and extreme weather events. Its dependency on natural resources and agriculture makes it particularly susceptible to climate-induced risks …
Regional Workshop Cum Structural Learning Visit along the Economic Corridor in Thailand, Lao PDR and Cambodia
BACKGROUND Since 1998, the Greater Mekong Subregion has been using economic corridors to promote economic growth and development that goes beyond the impact of a road or highway project. In recent years, the establishment of Economic Corridors has resulted in an enhanced level of connectivity within the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) and beyond to Lancang-Mekong …
Training cum Workshop on Creative Industry Associations Management in project locations in the Mekong countries
BACKGROUND The creative industry plays an importance role in boosting the cultural tourism sector in the Mekong countries, significantly boosting their economies. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted this sector, with heritage sites experiencing slower recovery due to varying levels of economic development and response capabilities among the countries. This situation threatens cultural skills …