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MI OPENS APPLICATIONS TO POSTHARVEST TRAINING IN FRESH PRODUCE

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Mekong Institute, with the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, is organizing the Regional Training Program on Postharvest Management System in Fresh Horticultural Produce from September 16-27, 2019 at the MI Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

The two-week course seeks to introduce innovative postharvest handling technologies and highlight how effective postharvest management contribute in improved product quality and reduced losses. The program will feature lectures, group discussions, and field visits to farms and markets in northeastern Thailand.

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 Greater Mekong Subregion.

Full training scholarships are available to a total of 21 participants: four each from Cambodia, P.R. China (Guangxi and Yunnan), Lao PDR, and Vietnam; three from Myanmar; and two from Thailand.

Interested applicants must submit a completed application form to Mr. Ra Thorng ([email protected]). Deadline of application is August 2, 2019.

Download the application form here (Word format) or here (PDF format).

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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.