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MI awarded Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal in 2024

Mekong Institute (MI) was awarded the Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal by the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in recognition of its contribution to integrated rural development by achieving related SDGs and advancing sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and its recognition to CIRDAP as its Network Centre of Excellence on June 6, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand.

At the award ceremony, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presented the medal and Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, Director General of the CIRDAP, presented the certificate to Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive Director.

Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, MI Steering Council Chairman, who was unable to attend the award ceremony, shared the importance of the award. He said, “This esteemed recognition not only honors MI’s commitment to integrated rural development but also reaffirms the critical importance of our collective efforts in advancing livelihoods, reducing poverty, and enhancing food security across the Asia-Pacific region.”

“Mr. Aziz-Ul Haq, the namesake of this esteemed award, was a respected government servant whose dedication to rural development continues to inspire us all. His vision of creating pathways out of poverty and enhancing the well-being of rural communities resonates deeply with the core mission of the Mekong Institute,” added. Dr. Narongchai.

Since its establishment in 1996, MI has been dedicated to fostering regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy. At the core of the institute’s mission lies a deep understanding of rural communities’ vital role in our society.

Additionally, other distinguished awardees were also present, including H.E. Dr. Plodprasop Suraswadi, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, and representatives from the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), Kuwait City, State of Kuwait, including H.E. Dr. Pornchai Danvivathana, Secretary General.

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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.