MI OPENS APPLICATIONS TO FOOD LOSS REDUCTION TRAINING IN FRESH PRODUCE

Agricultural Development and Commercialization

Mekong Institute, with the support of the Mekong – Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), is organizing the Regional Training Program on Food Loss Reduction for Sustainable Agri-Food Value Chains from September 12-16, 2022 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

The 5-day course aims to spotlight food loss reduction, introduce innovative postharvest handling technologies for improved product quality, and foster cross-border collaboration in reducing food losses in CLMV.

The program will feature lectures, group discussions, and field visits to farms and markets in northeastern Thailand. To find more about the course, please click here.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The training is designed for government officials, university faculty members and researchers, as well as private sector representatives who are involved in promoting effective postharvest systems in fresh horticultural value chains. The course will be delivered in English and will be facilitated by experts from the region.

Full training scholarships are available to a total of 24 participants: six each from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Interested applicants must submit a completed application form to Ms. Seangly Kheang ([email protected]). Deadline of application is August 30, 2022.

To fill out the application form, please go to (click here). For applications and other inquiries, kindly contact Ms. Seangly Kheang at [email protected] and copy Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Director of Agricultural Development and Commercialization Department at [email protected].

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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.