MI AND HAII CO-ORGANIZE A TRAINING COURSE ON WATER RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

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Mekong Institute (MI) and the Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute (HAII), are organizing the Training Course on “Water Resources Information System for Agricultural Development”, at the Mekong Institute Residential Training Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand, from October 25-29, 2016. The training course is sponsored by Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). 

Fourteen participants from two Ministries of Lao PDR – Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and Ministry of Public Work and Transportation – are attending the program. The training course aims to enhance Lao government officials’ capacity in water resource management for agricultural development using best practices and experiences in Thailand. 

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, Executive Director of MI, briefly introduced MI and explained the work of the institute, focusing on three key thematic areas. He expressed his hopes that participants would apply the knowledge and skills gained from this training course upon their return to Lao PDR to actually create an impact. 

Dr. Royboon Rassameethes, Deputy Director of HAII and Deputy Secretary-General of Utokapat Foundation, under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King, welcomed the participants and highlighted the successful work of HAII in water resource management in Thailand. She hopes this course will serve as a platform to establish a network of cooperation between Thailand and Lao PDR, committed to information sharing and to prepare joint proposals to improve water and food security, leading to the security of the economy in the region.

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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.