MI ENHANCES CAPACITIES ON PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OF MEKONG COUNTRIES

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Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), successfully organized a 5-day training on “Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation” from October 30 – November 3, 2023, in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This comprehensive training workshop serves as the foundation for a broader journey towards capacity building for the joint formulation of a regional multisectoral monitoring and evaluation framework.

The activity also seeks to instill a culture of results-based management within the MKCF, with the support of a web/cloud-based project management system. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics from the fundamentals of results-based management and monitoring and evaluation to more advanced concepts such as data collection, evaluations and attribution, and contribution analysis.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Suriyan Vitchitlekarn, Executive Director of MI, underlined the need for a systematic results-based project management approach with appropriate institutional capacity and a robust M&E system, capable of tracking not only the progress of individual projects but also the measurement of progress towards regional goals, considering growing the significance and complexity of the MKCF and its projects.

The workshop and subsequent formulation trajectory are an exciting opportunity to delve into seven key areas of development: Culture and Tourism, Human Resources Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Environment, and Non-traditional Security Challenges. Each of these sectors represents a critical component of the region’s growth and prosperity. This week-long program is designed to ensure that each participant is well-equipped to contribute to these areas effectively and innovatively.

Bringing together a diverse cohort of 30 participants from various ministries from five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, and Thailand) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) and MKCF project implementing agencies, the training was conducted in an engaging and informative manner, fostering active learning and practical application.

Furthermore, the training workshop facilitated an environment conducive to sharing insights, experiences, and ideas from diverse countries, thus nurturing interactivity among participants and provided a valuable platform for delving into regional challenges and opportunities with robust M&E system.

 

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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.