The Executive Director of the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) visited the Mekong Institute yesterday (28 July 2010) to learn about MI?s operations and management practices.

Mr. Akiie Ninomiya, accompanied by Ms. Nongluck Kisorawong, Administrative Manager, discussed with MI team on a broad range of issues including financial management, resource mobilization strategy and monitoring and evaluation system. During the afternoon visit, MI also shared the opportunities and challenges during the transformation from a Thai foundation to an Inter-governmental Organization.

Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director (left), discussing with Mr. Akiie Ninomiya (center) and Ms. Nongluck Kisorawong (right) from APCD.