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CLIMATE-SMART POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGIES COURSE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Development and Commercialization

Mekong Institute (MI) and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) are inviting representatives from government agencies, academics, and the private sector who are working directly in the agrifood value of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to apply for the five-day Regional Training Program on Climate-Smart Postharvest Technologies. The training is scheduled for February 19–23, 2024, at the MI Training Centre in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

This course will build the capacity of national agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector on climate-smart postharvest technologies. Specifically, it will:

  1. Enhance the awareness of participants about climate-smart technologies and their importance to food security and environmental sustainability;
  2. Provide knowledge on the application of climate-smart technologies in food processing, distribution, and marketing;
  3. Develop capacity for planning and implementing climate-smart food systems at the local level; and
  4. Foster national and regional collaborations for improved agrifood value chain resilience against climate change.

Apply here by January 22, 2024. Seven participants per country are eligible for a full training scholarship. More information is available in the Curriculum Design Statement.

For enquiries, contact Ms. Anne Claudine D. Dayo at [email protected] and copy Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to our collective goal of climate-smart, sustainable agricultural development in the Mekong region. Apply now!

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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.