GMS MEMBER COUNTRIES REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR MI

High level government officials from Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as representatives from the New Zealand Aid Programme, Asian Development Bank, Hue University and Khon Kaen University reaffirmed support for Mekong Institute’s (MI) work in human resource development and capacity building at the MI Governing Board Meeting in Da …

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MI PROMOTES EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY IN LM REGION

“Proper utilization of resources contributes to energy efficiency, and energy efficiency ultimately leads to economic growth.” This was the message of Mr. Sudam Pawar, MI Director for Innovation and Technological Connectivity, at the opening of the the MI-facilitated Promoting Efficient Utilization of Resources and Sustainable Energy in the Lancang-Mekong Region training in Khon Kaen, Thailand. …

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LINKING INFORMATION AND INVESTMENT THROUGH EZS ONLINE SYSTEM

“Connectivity and competitiveness are cornerstones of trade and economic growth. The influx of investors highly depend on such enabling environment and sound incentive policies,” said Mr. Sudam Pawar, Director of MI’s Innovation and Technological Connectivity Department, as he addressed the participants of the training program on Information Requirements between Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the …

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MI, MOH SUPPORT FORT TEAM RESPONDING TO FOODBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAK

Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Cambodia’s Food Safety Bureau of Ministry of Health’s Department of Drug and Food (DDF), trained 25 government officials on foodborne disease outbreak investigation and management at Phnom Penh Hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia last December 3. These government officials are part of the International Food Safety Authorities Network/Foodborne Disease …

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MEKONG INSTITUTE OPENS APPLICATIONS TO 2020 SAFE FOOD COURSES

Mekong Institute will be organizing a series of safe food courses in 2020 as part of the New Zealand Aid Programme-funded Project on Promoting Food Safety for Everyone (PROSAFE). These regional training programs comprise a major component of the five-year food safety project being implemented in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV). The Project …

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BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIONS: MI’S LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM

The Lancang-Mekong region is becoming one of the world’s fastest growing economies as Cambodia, PR China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam transition to modern and open market-based systems.   To strengthen its foothold in the new frontier of Asian economic growth, Mekong Institute (MI) with government and donor partners, implement programs and projects that build …

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MI AND LANCANG-MEKONG PARTNERS STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICIES

“Technology and innovation are pillars of economic development because they help increase efficiency, encourage new businesses and advance communications.”   This was the statement of Mr. Li Hong, Permanent Representative of P.R. China to UNESCAP and a member of the Mekong Institute (MI) Steering Committee during the opening session of the Technology and Innovation Policy Development …

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MI SETS OUT TO ENHANCE DEMAND-DRIVEN MIGRATION GOVERNANCE

Mekong Institute (MI) gathered 24 officials representing the ministries of labour, immigration, commerce, as well as private recruitment agencies and trade unions from Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to share good practices and develop recommendations for stronger regional migration governance.   The learning program, which ran from November 4 to …

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THAILAND, VIETNAM AND MEKONG INSTITUTE HOST 2ND LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM

On November 7, 2019, the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Government of Thailand, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ho Chi Minh Branch and Mekong Institute will hold the 2nd Lancang-Mekong Business Forum at the Saigon Grand Hotel in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Titled Promoting Agribusiness and Investment in the Processed Food Sector, the …

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STRONGER POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, BETTER GAINS FROM HIGH VALUE CROPS

“You are agents of change. Let us work together and share what we learn from this training, so we can strengthen our agriculture economies to improve the lives of farmers in the Greater Mekong Subregion.” This was the statement of Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), as he welcomed 21 government, academic …

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