US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VISITS EWEC PROJECT IN KHAMMOUANE PROVINCE

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A team from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) led by Mr. Paul Welcher, Agriculture Attache from the Office of Agricultural Affairs, visited the RLED-EWEC Project Field Office in Khammouane, Lao PDR on September 5, 2018. The visit was to gain a better understanding about the EWEC Project’s on-the-ground implementation including best practices, challenges and lessons learned, as well as to familiarize with the rice production and processing practices for commercialization in the province.

The EWEC Lao team also accompanied the delegation to an on-site training on Pest Management Control conducted by the Department of Rice of Thailand. The field visit continued on to Bounmy and Saibua rice mills to show the group the processing of quality rice following GMP standards.  

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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.