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MI OPENS APPLICATIONS TO TRAINING PROGRAM ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Innovation and Technological Connectivity

Mekong Institute, with support from the government of the People’s Republic of China, is organizing the Regional Training Program on Promoting Efficient Utilization of Resources and Sustainable Energy in the Lancang-Mekong Region on November 25 to December 6 at Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand with Structured Learning Visits (SLVs) in Thailand and Yunnan Province, China. Full scholarships will be provided to eight (8) participants from Thailand and Vietnam.

The two-week training aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of accessible and profitable potentials of efficient energy utilization in the Lancang-Mekong Region; provide and exchange experience and good practices in applying efficient resource utilization and promoting sustainable energy in each of the countries; identify patterns of energy usage, equipment fault, and human errors that lead to energy wastage; and ultimately, create a regional network of stakeholders working toward sustainable energy in the Lancang-Mekong Region.

Anchored on participatory processes and action learning, the program will be conducted through a five-part module consisting of lectures and presentations, group discussions and activities, role plays, and SLVs. By doing so, the program aims to equip the participants to develop comprehensive action plans which they can adopt and implement in their respective countries.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The program is designed for government representatives and professionals from academic and research institutions or NGOs involved in efficient utilization of resources and sustainable energy in the region. Please note that four (4) participants will be selected from each of the two countries (Thailand and Vietnam).

Applications are now open to interested applicants. Please submit the completed application form together with a copy of your passport to Ms. Tina Wang at [email protected]

Deadline of application is October 18, 2019.

For more information about the program, please contact Ms. Tina Wang, Program Coordinator, Innovation and Technological Connectivity Department at [email protected] or +66 (0)4320 4041-2 ext. 4012.

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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.