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INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF MEKONG INSTITUTE ANNEX

Khon Kaen (July 10, 2015) — A two-storey annex of Mekong Institute (MI) was officially inaugurated today. MI new Council Chairman, H.E. Mr. Songkane Luangmuninthone, Director General of Department of Economic Affairs of Lao PDR’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MI Steering Chairman, H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasenee, Minister of Thai Ministry of Energy; cut the ribbon to mark the official utilization of the new Annex. Five plaques of appreciation were given to the financial contribution companies. MI’s Steering Committee Members, Council Members and MI staff attended the ceremony. 

The two- storey new annex occupies 780 square meters next to the current MI building. The annex features new services such as the GMS Resource Center, a multifunction room and a VIP reception room, etc. The construction of MI Annex began in 2014. 

H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasenee, Minister of Thai Ministry of Energy cut the ribbon 

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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.