MI INVITES THAI AND CHINESE NATIONALS TO A TRAINING ON INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Innovation and Technological Connectivity

Mekong Institute is pleased to announce a new training course on Innovative Entrepreneurship: From Ideas to Starting a Business on October 29-November 9, 2018 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training is being supported by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation.  

Taking the experiences of Israel, which is well-known for its sound innovative ecosystem, this course is expected to provide a platform for learning and sharing of good practices. The training targets young Thai and Chinese entrepreneurs who would like to establish successful start-ups, but it is open to all interested individuals regardless of age, gender and professional background.

Ml will provide partial scholarship and will cover program-related fees such as resource persons, training materials and field visit expenses.

The applicants, however, must pay USD 600 for accommodation (covering breakfast and lunch during the training days). They are also expected to cover their own flights to/from Khon Kaen and other travel-related expenses.

For more information on the training course, you may download the course information in English.

To apply, fill out the course online application form before October 19, 2018.

Due to high registration rates, we advise all interested participants to register at the soonest time possible as the candidates will be selected on a rolling basis, and thus registration may close earlier.

All inquiries can be addressed to Ms. Than Tha Aung, Program Coordinator at tel: +66 43 202 411-2 Ext. 4103 or [email protected].

DOWNLOAD THE COURSE INFORMATION

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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.