MI INVITES STAKEHOLDERS IN THE TOURISM SECTOR FOR ITS END-OF-PROJECT EVALUATION WORKSHOP FOR A ‘SUSTAINABLE AND SMART TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEKONG REGION” PROJECT

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With support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), Mekong Institute (MI) is going to organize an online workshop to disseminate the results of the end-of-project evaluation for ‘Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region’ on December 22, 2023, from 09:00 am to 10:30 am (Bangkok Time).

The project, which was implemented from 2020 to 2023, supported Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam to enhance hospitality quality, promote collaboration between the Republic of Korea and Mekong countries through town twinning, and boost tourism competitiveness. Achieving these goals involved developing and providing smart tourism tools, techniques, and technologies through learning exchanges and information-sharing. The project supported small businesses and enhanced cultural connections between cities in the Republic of Korea and the Mekong region.

To attend the meeting, please log in here rb.gy/50jjhu.

To view the concept note and program agenda, click https://bit.ly/3NvA7GN 

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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.