Structure
Governance Structure
MI operates under the MI Charter which came into force when it was signed by the six governments of the GMS in 2003. It states that the institute operates as an autonomous institution under the governance of the Council and Steering Committee.
The Council is the supreme decision-making body of the institute and its functions are to approve the strategic plan and budget and consider the recommendations submitted by the Steering Committee. This year, 2023, the Chairmanship is Cambodia.
CHAIRMAN AND REPRESENTATIVE OF Cambodia
| H.E. Mr. Chea Chantum | ||
Honorary Advisors | |||
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 | Dr. Tej Bunnag Secretary-General The Thai Red Cross Society Bangkok, Thailand | ||
 | Dr. Jean-Pierre A. Verbiest
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Country Representatives | |||
 | P. R. ChinaH.E. Mr. Wang HaoVice Governor The People's Government of Yunnan Province Kunming, Yunnan Province, P.R. China | ||
Lao PDRMr. Somboun SihanathDirector-General Department of Economic Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vientiane, Lao PDR | |||
MYANMARDr. Marlar Myo Nyunt | |||
 | THAILANDMrs. Ureerat ChareontohDirector General Thailand International Cooperation Agency Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangkok, Thailand | ||
 | VIETNAMMrs. Nguyen Yen Hai Deputy Director General Foreign Economic Relations Department Ministry of Planning and Investment Hanoi, Vietnam
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Academic Representatives | |||
 | Khon Kaen University: Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D Acting President Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen , Thailand | ||
 | Hue University: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Linh President Hue University Hue City, Viet Nam | ||
Business Representative | |||
 | Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee Chairman MFC Asset Management Plc. Bangkok, Thailand | ||
Development Partner Representatives | |||
 | New Zealand Aid Programme Mr. Matthew Allen First Secretary (Development) Representative of New Zealand Aid Programme to Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand New Zealand Embassy Bangkok, Thailand | ||
 | Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mr. Winfried Wicklein Director General Southeast Asia Department (SERD) Asian Development Bank Metro Manila, Philippines | ||
MEKONG INSTITUTE (NON-VOTING MEMBER) | |||
| Mekong Institute Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn Executive Director Mekong Institute Khon Kaen, Thailand |
The Steering Committee's primary function is to provide guidance on policy, strategy and funding, appraise the performance of the institute and its management staff, and submit recommendations to the Council. The Steering Committee reports its activities and deliberations to the Council for acknowledgement and consideration.
Chairman | |||
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| Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee Chairman MFC Asset Management Plc. Bangkok, Thailand | ||
Country Representatives | |||
 | CambodiaMr. Hang Suviddya Deputy Secretary General General Secretariat for Population and Development Ministry of Planning Phnom Penh, Cambodia | ||
 | P.R. ChinaMr. Ke YoushengPermanent Representative Permanent Mission of China to UNESCAP Embassy of P. R. China Bangkok, Thailand | ||
 | Lao PDRMr. Khamphinh PhilakoneDeputy Director General Department of Economic Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vientiane, Lao PDR | ||
MyanmarDr. Aung Moe ChaiDirector Foreign Economic Relations Department Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | |||
 | ThailandMrs. Arunee HiamDirector Development Promotion and Coordination Division Thailand International Cooperation Agency Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangkok, Thailand | ||
 | Viet NamMr. Nguyen Viet HaOfficial Foreign Economic Relations Department Ministry of Planning and Investment Hanoi, Vietnam | ||
Mekong Institute (Non-Voting Member) | |||
 | Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn Executive Director Mekong Institute Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Led by the Executive Director, the main duties of MI Secretariat are to organize the specific activities for educational purposes through working with other reputable GMS and international institution, to supply technical and professional support for the Council and Steering Committee, and to provide information to the GMS member countries on all areas of HRD for GMS development and co-operation.