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SIGNING CEREMONY OF AN MOU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on behalf of the Mekong Institute (MI) and The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) was held in the offices of ITD in Bangkok on 12 January 2010. 

The MOU reaffirms the commitment of MI and ITD to the objective of sustainable economic and social development and emphasizes the importance of efficient dissemination of knowledge and research, as well as promoting effective economic cooperation through undertaking research and analysis, and conducting educational training and capacity building activities. 

The MOU commits MI and ITD to promoting sustainable development and trade liberalization initiatives along the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Corridors and the GMS at large as well as supporting the capacity building of human resources on international trade, finance and investment in order to ensure state competency and sustainable development. 

MI and ITD will facilitate cooperative initiatives in the area of sustainable development to increase awareness and information sharing amongst key stakeholders through joint research; workshops and seminars; and regional and international forums. 

The MoU was signed by Dr. Suchat Katima, Director, MI, and Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Executive Director, ITD. 

Dr. Katima welcomed the opportunity to conclude an MOU with ITD and acknowledged the important contribution ITD can make to training and research on trade-related and development issues. He expressed optimism about the possibility for both institutes to successful collaborate on research and measures to enhance the potential and capacity of human resources in the GMS. 

Mr. Kowsurat congratulated MI on its transformation into an autonomous international organization. He welcomed the importance placed on trade and investment facilitation by MI within its operational framework. Mr. Kowsurat said he was looking forward to both institutes working in a collaborative and complementary way to effectively address some of the needs and concerns of the region.

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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.