MI PROMOTES EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY IN LM REGION

Innovation and Technological Connectivity

“Proper utilization of resources contributes to energy efficiency, and energy efficiency ultimately leads to economic growth.”

This was the message of Mr. Sudam Pawar, MI Director for Innovation and Technological Connectivity, at the opening of the the MI-facilitated Promoting Efficient Utilization of Resources and Sustainable Energy in the Lancang-Mekong Region training in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Held from November 25 to December 6, MI enhanced understanding of 21 representatives from Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam on how to better access and profit from efficient energy utilization through exchange of good practices.

The training also included structured learning visits (SLVs) in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as Kunming and Yuxi, Yunnan Province. The SLVs in Isuzu Tri Petch, Karikorn Bank Green Building, Solar PV Micro Grid System at Electric Power Research Institute of Yunnan Power Grid Co., Ltd., 110 KV Huachen Digital Substation and PV Distributed Power Generation System for Rural Area (863 National Sample Project) exposed participants to practical and sustainable strategies applied by high performing energy-intensive industries to promote energy conservation, decrease greenhouse emissions and maximize productivity for increased profits.

At the end of the two-week training, participants built a strong regional support network as each Lancang-Mekong country representative committed to work together and continue the enhancement of energy conservation methods through technological improvements.

The training is part of MI’s commitment to develop sound strategies for efficient utilization of resources in supply and demand management for substantial energy savings and sustainable energy use in the Lancang-Mekong region.  

The activity was supported by the People’s Republic of China. 

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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.