TRAINING INFORMATION Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the upcoming Mekong CREATES training programs scheduled from September to December 2025. These courses are designed to build capacity of national agencies, organizations, knowledge institutions, and agribusinesses working …

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PROJECT BACKGROUND Agriculture plays a central role in the economies of the Mekong region, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the subregion’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, fragmented supply chains, limited access to innovative technologies, and vulnerability to climate change. The agriculture sector, vital for …

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Overview As climate and market risks intensify, agricultural insurance is becoming a critical tool to safeguard smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. This three-day in-person training-workshop brings together key stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region to build technical knowledge and operational capacity in developing and delivering agricultural insurance solutions. Organized by Mekong Institute (MI) and the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural …

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“How is the agrifood sector shaping the climate agenda ahead of COP30? 🌱🌍 As a key co-organizer, the Mekong Institute (MI) is bringing together around 100 experts, policymakers, and development partners in Bangkok from March 5-7, 2025, for the Advancing Climate Ambition in the Agrifood Sector: Workshop on NDC 3.0 and COP30 Preparation in Asia-Pacific. …

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