PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEARNING PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR OFFICIALS, 23 MARCH-3 APRIL 2009

In collaboration with the Asia Development Bank, the Mekong Institute has co-organized the Project Management Learning Program for Junior Officials. The learning course commenced on 23 March, 2009, and will close on 3 April. 

The program aims to strengthen competencies of junior civil servants from the GMS in areas of project management. Participants are junior officials from six GMS countries. 

The faculty team is made up of experts with extensive knowledge of project management. Dr. Kenneth Smith, Lead Faculty of the Project Management Learning Program, who specializes in planning, monitoring and evaluating public sector, economic and social development programs and projects. He primarily works for the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank, and the US Agency for International Development (AID). Dr.Suchat Katima, the MI Director, who specializes in designing and facilitating capacity building programs in areas related to Project Management, Performance Management and Leadership. Mr. Randy Balaoro, a registered Civil Engineer and a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, the highly acclaimed professional organization of project managers worldwide. Ms. Blesilda Calub, a University Researcher and Affiliate Associate Professor at the Integrated Farming Systems and Agricultural Extension Division (IFSAED), University of the Philippines Los Baos. She is leading a project on Underprivileged Farmers for the Philippine-Japan Grant Assistance Program. 

Two MI Young Greater Mekong Subregion Professionals, and one other MI staff member, are also taking part in this learning course. It gives them an opportunity to network and build on their project management skills and knowledge.

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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.