PROSAFE ROLLS OUT GMP E-TRAINING IN CMV

Agricultural Development and Commercialization

To fortify the practice of sustainable food safety management systems, Mekong Institute (MI) rolled out the “Food Safety Management Tools in Food Manufacturing” training from March 15 to 19, 2021 via digital channels.  

“To secure consumer trust, consistency of food quality is key,” Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, MI Director for Agricultural Development and Commercialization, said during the opening session. She enjoined participants to adopt the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in their processing operations as these are proactive steps in protecting consumers’ health and enhancing small- and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) market competitiveness.

“It is our hope that after this training, you will be more equipped to follow hygienic practices in handling food to prevent or minimize outbreaks of foodborne illnesses and to be able to take appropriate actions when outbreaks do take place,” Ms. Medialdia added.

About 20 agri-food company representatives from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CMV) were introduced to current food hygiene regulations, GMP principles and application, as well as requirements for certification to encourage higher food safety compliance among SMEs.

Alongside the didactic sessions, CMV nationals were also encouraged to exchange best food safety practices to build an inter-country wide knowledge base that is applicable and useful in CMV context.

This is the third PROSAFE hybrid training program in 2021. Supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme, MI’s PROSAFE project aims to strengthen food safety capabilities of agri-food supply chain stakeholders in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Specifically, its goal is to promote food safety through a coordinated approach to knowledge and skills development. Apart from addressing country-identified training needs, the project also builds strong partnerships and collaboration between the public and the private sector.

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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.