MI OPENS APPLICATIONS TO GREEN FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS TRAINING PROGRAM

Trade and Investment Facilitation

Mekong Institute, with the support of the Republic of Korea through the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), is organizing the 3rd modular training on Green Freight and Logistics Management in Mekong Countries at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The training program is scheduled on April 1-5, 2019 (Third Modular Training).  

Part of a three-year project on “Green Freight and Logistics Development in Mekong Countries,” the modular training programs aim to present tools to help logistics service providers (LSPs) to become more competitive and reduce cost of logistics and transport; discuss the potential and benefits, and best practices in green freight and logistics; and build capacities of LSPs in complying with ‘green mark’ certification.

Anchored on participatory processes and action-based learning, the training will be conducted through a combination of methods – lectures, plenary discussions, case studies, group activities, role play, and simulation. By doing so, the training aims to equip the participants with knowledge and skills on sustainable practices in the transport and logistics industries in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

An interested applicant should be aware of the full duration and content of the training programs and implementation of the action plans after completion of the training. The program comprises of two phases as follows.

Learning phase – one-week training program at the Mekong Institute’s Residential Training Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand (the 3rd training program on April 1-5, 2019).
Knowledge application phase – participants will implement the action plans in his/her country within 2 months after completion of each training. The MI team will provide technical assistance to implement the activity during April – June 2019.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The training is designed for senior- and mid-level officials from the government (including Ministries of Transport, Energy and Environment, Port Authorities); private sector (Logistics Associations, Freight Forwarders Associations, Logistics Operators, Trucking Companies, Shipping Liners, etc.); and universities or logistics training institutes.

Full scholarships will be provided to a total of 30 participants (six each from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand). The scholarship covers travel, accommodation, meals and a daily subsistence allowance.

Applications are now open to interested applicants. Please submit a completed application form and a copy of your passport to Mr. Robby Rosandi, Program Officer at [email protected] and Mr. Sa-nga Sattanun, Program Manager at [email protected].

Nominated candidates must attach their letter of nomination, project/activities to be set as the action plan implementation along with the above-mentioned requirements.

Deadline of application is on March 15, 2019 (3rd Round).

For more information about the training, please contact Mr. Rosandi or Mr. Sattanun and cc to Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Director of Trade and Investment Facilitation 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.