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JOINT COOPERATION FOR HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION

Khon Kaen, Thailand (July 24, 2015) – A Partnership Arrangement was signed between Mekong Institute (MI) and the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) on July 24, 2015 in MI. 

Under the five year partnership between MI and NEDA, the two sides agree to cooperate in selected areas of capacity building for the GMS development, cooperation and integration in the following areas: 

Co-designing and implementing a series of human resource development program for the development issues in the GMS (including executive seminar, training program, regional workshops, international and information forum, and policy consultation)
Carrying out joint GMS-focused research and studies
Developing and sharing GMS resource & networking, and linking database on both websiteInitiating other activities that aim to promote regional cooperation and integration in the GMS
“Capacity building is central to sustain economic growth and development because human capital is the greatest asset”. Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, MI Director, said “We are looking forward to working more closely with NEDA on regional cooperation and integration”. 

The MOU was signed by Dr.Watcharas Leelawath, Director of MI, and Mr. Newin Sinsiri, President of NEDA.

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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.