MI, QUANG TRI PROVINCE ADVANCE CBTF EFFORTS

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May 9, Quang Tri Province, Vietnam – Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, Executive Director of Mekong Institute, met with Mr. Nguyen Quan Chinh, Vice Chairperson of Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee, to discuss continued cooperation on cross-border trade facilitation (CBTF) under MI’s Regional and Local Economic Development – East West Economic Corridor (RLED-EWEC) Project.  

Banking on the Project, Mr. Nguyen Quan Chinh noted how it has brought about tangible and sustainable results by improving income of coffee farmers and enterprises. He expressed appreciation of MI’s contribution to local socio-economic development by providing technical support and initiating collaborative platforms to enhance cooperation among the border provinces of Quang Tri, Savannakhet, and Mukdahan. Mr. Chinh also lauded Mekong Institute for publicizing border clearance procedures at Lao Bao Border Crossing Point, which ensures transparency in public service and at the same time significantly reduces cost and time for import-export entrepreneurs. Mr. Chinh added that Quang Tri would prioritize resources to deliver excellent results from the SDC-funded Project as it draws to phasing out. Lastly, he confirmed the provincial government’s continued cooperation with MI for further human resource development and regional integration.

The courtesy visit capped-off with an LoA signing ceremony on MI’s technical and financial support to facilitate border crossing for commercial vehicles and caravan tours between Quang Tri and Mukdahan. The agreement was initiated by a Business to Government (B2G) dialogue between representatives of the business community and provincial governments of Quang Tri, Savannakhet, and Mukdahan held in Mukdahan, Thailand on August 8, 2018.

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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.