As part of the “Global Development Initiative Leverages Sustainable Development in the Lancang-Mekong Region” project funded by the People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China) to enhance sustainable development in the region and support Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Goals, MI plans to hold the first in a series of three consultation workshops on “Innovative …

Consultation Workshop on Innovative Financing for the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector in the Lancang-Mekong Countries Read More »

Background The Mekong Institute (MI), serving as the Project Implementing Agency for the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), organized several capacity development activities spanning five Mekong countries – Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam (CLMTV) – as part of the ‘Sustainable and Smart Agricultural Supply Chain Development in Mekong Countries’ project, that ran …

End of Project Evaluation and Dissemination Workshop on Sustainable and Smart Agricultural Supply Chain Development in Mekong Countries Read More »

Background Poverty and food security are intricately linked. Without income or resources to grow food, people experiencing poverty are vulnerable to high food prices resulting from external shocks like the ongoing pandemic and are prone to be chronically undernourished. Thus, reducing poverty is critical in policy development for food security. During COVID-19, the Lancang-Mekong (LM) …

Regional Learning Program on Targeted Poverty Alleviation and Strengthening Food Security in the Lancang-Mekong Countries Read More »

Introduction The Creative Economy (CE) has become a new source of economic growth in many parts of the world. Since the industrial revolution 4.0 emphasizes creativity and innovation, it is paving the way for the creative economy to thrive. Today, the creative industries are one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy, providing …

Hybrid Regional Expert Talk on Promoting Resilient Creative Economy through Cross-sectoral and Regional Collaboration Read More »

Background In response to the economic downturn, social exclusion, and substantive setbacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Global Development Initiative (GDI) on September 21, 2021, as a pathway to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for stronger, greener, and more balanced global development, and foster a global community …

Webinar on Advancing Sustainable Development in the Lancang-Mekong Region through Global Development Initiative Read More »

Introduction Food regulators and food business operators alike are responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of food placed in the market and along the value chain – from production to processing, retailing and consumption. One of the components of a national food control system is inspection services. Food laws and regulations are meaningless without …

Regional Training Programme on Risk-based Food Inspection Read More »

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BACKGROUND Safe food handling begins at production and continues through the preparation process up to consumption. If unsafe handling has occurred at any stage, there could be a potential of danger. To avoid this food risk, competent authorities set food safety guidelines for the food business operators. Consumer expectations and demand place important responsibilities on …

Regional Training Programme on Food Safety Management Tools for Cottage and Small Food Businesses Read More »

BACKGROUND Globalization has stimulated growing consumer demand for a wider variety of foods, resulting in an increasingly complex and longer global food chain. The production of safe food is becoming increasingly important for protecting consumers from the hazards of foodborne illnesses, which occur at different stages of the food chain starting from the primary production …

Regional Training Programme on Good Hygiene Practices for Food Service Providers Read More »

Background The Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) provided support for training at the Mekong Institute (MI) in three thematic areas, including Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC), Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF), and Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE). This series of training programs was funded through the project on ‘Sustainable and Smart Agricultural Supply Chain …

Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on Sustainable and Smart Agricultural Supply Chain Development in Mekong Countries Read More »