INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR THE MEKONG

Written by Mekong Institute  

First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude to the participants from the MRCs member countries and dialogue partners China and Myanmar, who contributed to the success of IWRM-Batch 7 learning program.

We would also like to thank the MRC Guest Speakers: Mr. Gavin Edward Quibell, Dr. Vitoon Virayasakultorn, Mr. Ton Lennearts, Dr. Thim Ly, Mr. Chavalit Vidthayanon, Ms. Amphavanh Sisouvanh, and WREA Guest Speaker: Mr. Manfred Fisher for providing the technical knowledge, enthusiasm in teaching, and guidance throughout their sessions.  

The cooperation and support of the project staff and all stakeholders of the Nam Ton Project are all deeply appreciated as well. They have shared their valuable time to enlighten us with their thoughts and experiences.

We also deeply thank Ms. Vu Thu Hong, ICBP Coordinator, and Ms. Le Thi Mai Huong, IWRM Programme Officer, ICBP-MRC, for their active participation in the design of this program and full support given to the MI team, including Ms. Soukouman Viravong, Administrative Assistant, ICBP-MRC for her great help and assistance.

And lastly, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Mekong River Commission for the financial support and for making the learning program possible

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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.