MI SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF MYANMAR INNOVATION PLAN

Innovation and Technological Connectivity

Mekong Institute (MI) rolled out its national e-training program on “Capacity Building on National Innovation Plan Development” to help government, academic, and private sector representatives contribute to the formulation of a national innovation plan in Myanmar.  

“Science and technology innovation (STI) is essential for economic development and social progress,” Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive Director, said in his opening statement. He enjoined participants to review MI’s modules, as these detail innovative approaches and efficient systems that will contribute to increased productivity, industrialization, and job creation.

Supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, 12 Myanmar participants will be introduced to basic concepts of innovation and major components of innovation policy from November 9 to 13, 2020. Specifically, they will be exposed to approaches that will strengthen research and development, smoothen coordination and linkages among stakeholders, and advance practical policies for the development of a strategic roadmap and master plan for STI.

The e-training is part of the “Capacity Building on Technology and Innovation Policy Development in the Lancang-Mekong Region” project. Following the completion of the online training course, participants will implement their action plans in Myanmar before reconvening in April 2021 at MI’s Synthesis and Evaluation workshop to assess the progress of their respective action plan implementation, as well as to share good practices and lessons learned.

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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.