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MEKONGINSTITUTE
Sponsored by Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF)
Organized by Mekong Institute (MI)
Inception Workshop Report
“Enhancing Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises along the Southern
Economic Corridor (SEC) of the ASEAN Mekong Subregion”
March 2016
Inception Workshop Report
“Enhancing Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises along the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) of
the ASEAN Mekong Subregion”
March 2016
Mekong Institute (MI)
Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Acknowledgements
Mekong Institute (MI) would like to express sincere thanks to Project Steering Committee (PSC)
members and other stakeholders, including Asian Development Bank (ADB), Embassy of Japan in
Thailand, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan External Trade Organization
(JETRO), Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of
Industry and Handicrafts of Cambodia, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry of Myanmar,
Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Ministry of Industry and Trade of
Vietnam, OTAGAI Forum Association, Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Board of Trade Thailand, and
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for support, attendance, and contribution to the success
of the Inception Workshop.
The inception workshop and the Project as a whole cannot be accomplished without the support and
collaboration of the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).
Lastly, our sincere appreciation also goes to the Project Team of Trade and Investment Facilitation
(TIF) Department for their valuable inputs and arrangements for the inception workshop, and all MI
staff members for support and assistance.
Mekong Institute
March 2016
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Executive Summary
Mekong Institute (MI) organized an Inception Workshop to formally launch the Project on
“Enhancing Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises along the Southern Economic
Corridor (SEC) of the ASEAN Mekong Subregion” (Project) in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop
aimed to introduce the project goals, objectives and activities together with an indicative work plan
for the period 2016 – 2017 to the members of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and stakeholders
and seeks their contribution and support to the Project and its implementation progress towards the
sustainable achievement.
The workshop was attended by representatives from Asian Development Bank (ADB), Embassy of
Japan in Thailand, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO), Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training of Cambodia, Ministry of
Commerce of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts of Cambodia, Ministry of Commerce
of Myanmar, Ministry of Industry of Myanmar, Ministry of Industry of Thailand, Ministry of
Commerce of Thailand, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, OTAGAI Forum Association, the
Republic of the Union of the Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry,
Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Board of Trade Thailand, and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce
and Industry.
With the key messages delivered by the Embassy of Japan, Mekong Institute (MI), and country
remarks by Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam together with discussions and consensus of
the participating representatives on the Project governance and structure, arrangements to implement
the Project activities in conformity with the desired goals and objectives; and the functions and
responsibilities of the PSC led by the Mekong Institute (MI) in 2016, the workshop was successfully
concluded. It was unanimously decided that the next PSC meeting be co-chaired by Republic of the
Union of the Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry along with MI in 2017.
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Abbreviations /Acronyms
ADB Asian Development Bank
ADC Agricultural Development and Commercialization
AEC ASEAN Economic Community
AJCEP ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership
AMS ASEAN Mekong Subregion
BDS Business Development Service
CCI Chambers of Commerce and Industry
CLMV Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam
FDI Foreign Direct Investment
FRETA Freight Transport Association
FTI The Federation of Thai Industries
ICD Inland Container Depot
IRU International Road Union
ITC Innovation and Technological Connectivity
JAIF Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund
JETRO Japan External Trade Organization
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
KKU Khon Kaen University
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MI Mekong Institute
MOFA Ministry of Foreign Affair
MSME Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise
ODA Official Development Assistance
PSC Project Steering Committee
SDC Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
SEC Southern Economic Corridor
SLV Structured Learning Visit
SME Small and Medium-sized Enterprise
TICA Thailand International Cooperation Agency
TIF Trade and Investment Facilitation
TOT Training of Trainer
TTRI Trade Training and Research Institute
UMFCCI The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of
Commerce and Industry
VCCI Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements iii
Executive Summary iii
Abbreviations /Acronyms iv
1. Background 1
2. Workshop Introduction 3
2.1. Welcome Remarks 3
2.2. Opening Remarks 4
3. Presentations and Discussions 5
3.1. Overview of the project on “Enhancing Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises along the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC)” 5
3.2. Project Work Plan 9
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) 11
4. Country Remarks 12
5. Closing and Way Forward 13
6. Key Outcomes 13
Appendix 1: Project Steering Committee (PSC) 14
Appendix 2: Revised Project Workplan 17
Appendix 3: Delegates Directory 19
Appendix 4: Workshop Agenda 24
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1. Background
With the formation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the Dawei Development Project,
the volume of trade and investment along the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) is expected to
increase. The SEC has potentials for further economic development with enhanced trade and
investment as one of the most important corridors in the Greater Mekong Sub-regional (GMS).
However, a recent rapid assessment on SMEs clusters conducted by Mekong Institute (MI) reveals
that the agencies and stakeholders involved in promoting SMEs and cross-border trade in this
economic corridor still have limited capacities. The biggest challenge facing the SMEs in the SEC is
how to access and create effective linkages with regional and global markets. Most of the SMEs are
domestic market-oriented and have been facing critical constraints caused by lack of (i) capacities and
competiveness at the international level, (ii) effective advocacy, and (iii) skills of trade negotiation,
while a regional approach for SME development along SEC to access regional and global value chain
has not been made.
To address the issues, MI formulated the project on „Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises in the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) of ASEAN Mekong Subregion (AMS)‟
(Project) with an aim to enhance capacities of the agencies involved in trade and investment activities
to facilitate cross border trade and support SMEs through range of capacity building programs. The
Government of Japan through the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
Component of Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) has collaborated and entrusted MI to
implement the Project for a two-year period 2016 – 2018.
With a focus on capacity development for stakeholders and beneficiaries in the target countries,
namely Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, the Project will be executing series of activities
related to (i) capacity development for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) clusters and
networks, (ii) Trade and Investment promotion through public and private partnerships, and (iii)
Strengthening business development services (BDS) Providers.
The Project covers 19 provinces along the Central Sub-Corridor (8 provinces) and the Coastal Sub-
Corridor (11 provinces) of SEC in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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The development results of the Project are to contribute to the rapid economic development and
inclusive growth in targeted border provinces on the SEC through the promotion of trade and
investment with specific focuses on enhancing competitiveness of SMEs to conduct cross-border
trade and investment, and integrate them into cross-border industrial clusters, and regional and global
value chains. Towards this end, the Project has been designed to obtain the expected outcomes as
follows:
i. SMEs in selected border locations increase profits and employment through participating in
SME clusters / networks, and integrating them into vibrant regional / global value chains.
ii. Inter and intra trade and investment at the project locations increase through active
involvement of both public and private sectors in organizing a series of trade and
investment promotion events and utilization of the web-based SEC profiles and SME
database to attract regional and international investors.
iii. BDS Providers, including Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI), SME Associations,
Banks, and Logistics provider, deliver demand-driven business development, trade and
investment services through the enhanced business linkages and information network along
the SEC of the AMS.
To formally launch the project, MI organized an inception workshop on March 18, 2016 in Bangkok,
Thailand with the participation of key project stakeholders to introduce the project goals, outcomes,
and activities, and to seek collaborations from the PSC members for successful implementation of the
Project.
Specific objectives:
To introduce the project objectives, activities and outcomes
To form the project steering committee (PSC) and determine the roles and responsibilities
of the PSC
To acquire necessary support from the PSC members and related stakeholders, including
the local partners for effective collaboration and coordination with the Project team to
successfully implement the project activities
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2. Workshop Introduction
2.1. Welcome Remarks
Dr. Watcharas Leelawath
Executive Director, Mekong Institute
Dr. Watcharas welcomed all delegates to the inception workshop. He highlighted the purpose of the
workshop and significance of the Project, especially in the current development progress of ASEAN
Economic Community (AEC), and expressed expectation of receiving guidance and suggestions from
the stakeholders of organizations and agencies, which are ministries and Chambers of Commerce and
Industries (CCI), Federation of Industry, from the project countries, namely Cambodia, Myanmar,
Thailand, and Vietnam, to ensure the successful implementation of the Project.
Dr. Watcharas mentioned that the Project aims to enhance
the capacity of the SMEs and concerned stakeholders
along SEC and optimize the most benefits from the
physical infrastructure in the region for improving and
promoting business networking and export capacity of the
local producers and SMEs with enhanced access to the
regional market resulted from the effects of investment
and trade liberalization. Since the ASEAN officially
established the AEC at the end of 2015 by which all
ASEAN countries have committed to zero-tariff scheme
for all products. The AEC in practice can create greater
opportunities as well as challenges for intra and inter
regional trade and investment for economic integration and development. Therefore, the supply side-
related issues under the project framework should be addressed.
Besides, Dr. Watcharas also informed about the MI‟s Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020 with which MI
adopted 3 triggered pillars, including 1) Innovation and Technological Connectivity (ITC); 2)
Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC); and 3) Trade and Investment Facilitation
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(TIF). These are new thematic areas MI aims to foster more connectivity in the region through
capacity building. In fact, MI has a number of development projects supported and collaborated with
different development partners, such as the Governments of Japan, South Korea, China, New Zealand,
Switzerland, and Thailand.
2.2. Opening Remarks
Mr. Noriyoshi Fukuoka
Second Secretary, Economic Division, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
On behalf of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Mr.
Fukuoka expressed his congratulations to the workshop
launching the Project on “Enhancing Competitiveness of
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises along the Southern
Economic Corridor (SEC) of the ASEAN Mekong
Subregion”. In his opening speech, Mr. Fukuoka
emphasized that there has been steadily improvement in
connectivity in the Mekong region. The opening of Tsubasa
Bridge (Neak Loeung Bridge) is a typical investment
project funded by the Official Development Assistance
(ODA) of the Government of Japan, connecting with inland
Cambodia with Thailand international terminals. Mr.
Fukuoka mentioned that the Mekong industrial
development helped SMEs open up new markets and
access greater opportunities along the SEC. On the other hand, challenges, particularly how to foster
competiveness, facing SMEs have remained. In this regard, Mr. Fukuoka suggested that financial and
human resources be considered as the first priorities.
Mr. Fukuoka also expressed that the Project is an integral part of Tokyo Strategy 2015 for the
Mekong–Japan Cooperation, aiming to enhance the competiveness of the SMEs along the SEC. Under
this strategy, the Government of Japan committed around JPY 750 billion in the form of ODA to the
Mekong countries in the next three years. Implementing new Tokyo strategies, the Government of
Japan aims to make efforts to contribute to the regional stability and quality of growth.
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3. Presentations and Discussions
3.1. Overview of the project on “Enhancing Competitiveness of Small and Medium-
Sized Enterprises along the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC)”
Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta
Director of Trade & Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department, Mekong Institute
Mr. Dutta presented the project overview, covering
summaries of the SEC development status, and key
features of the Project with its goals, outcomes,
activities, and implementation arrangements in the
project locations.
The Project is funded by the Government of Japan
through the ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) and
implemented by MI for two years (2016 – 2018). MI will
implement the Project in collaboration with the strategic
partners, such as (i) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
(MOFA); (ii) Asian Development Bank (ADB); (iii)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); (iv)
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); (v) Ministries of Commerce and Industry in CMTV; and
(vi) National Chambers of Commerce and SME Associations in CMTV to achieve the project goals
and outcomes as specified in the Introduction.
Project locations and target groups of beneficiaries:
19 borders provinces in CMTV:
Myanmar: Thanintharyi region / Dawei;
Thailand: (i) Prachinburi; (ii) Sakaeo; (iii) Kanchanaburi; (iv) Ratchaburi; (v)
Chantaburi; and (vi) Trat;
Cambodia (i) Banteay Meancheay; (ii) Battambang; (iii) Pursat; (iv) Kampong
Chhnang; (v) Svay Rieng; (vi) Koh Kong; (vii)Kampot; and (viii)Sihanoukville; and
Vietnam (i) Tay Ninh; (ii) Kein Giang; (iii) Ca Mau; and (iv) Can Tho.
Targets groups: (i) Local production groups/associations; (ii) Provincial and Border
Government Officials; and (iii) Chambers of Commerce and Industry and SME
associations.
Following the presentation, representatives of PSC members provided important questions on and
suggestions to the project implementation as below:
JICA asked the question on who and how to facilitate the training activities, e.g. Training of
Trainer (TOT). MI clarified that it would assign in-house trainers and also mobilize
external trainers, who can be regional and international experts, to co-work with MI in
designing and developing the capacity development programs. MI can share the project
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work plan and will consult the PSC members on this matter for appropriate suggestions
upon receipt of profiles of potential external experts.
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and
Industry (UMFCCI) suggested that MI conduct training programs, e.g. TOT, in the local
languages, particularly the cases of Myanmar and Cambodia where scale of most
enterprises is micro with least capacity, and provinces in Thailand. In this regard, MI
clarified that it will bring the SME development-related participants from the four countries
(CMTV) to the trainings. . At MI, all the training programs are delivered in English at the
regional level. After the training, the participants will transfer their trained knowledge and
skills to local beneficiaries and stakeholders in the local languages in their home countries.
The training materials will also be translated into local languages in respect of TOT
programs.
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) raised a question on value chains to
be chosen for mapping and developing with the fact that it has also been implementing the
SME promotion project supporting the development of the three value chains in fisheries,
livestock, and handicraft sectors in Vietnam. MI responded that the value chains and
potential SME clusters in specific sectors in respective locations with the fully defined
criteria would be identified and developed in consultation with PSC.
VCCI also asked about the way MI will conduct the training programs, e.g. TOT, with the
understanding of the Project involving SMEs, Business Associations, Chambers of
Commerce, and BDS Providers in the sense that MI will conduct the TOT programs by
itself or pertain to Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with specific organizations
delegated to conduct required activities in respective countries. If yes, VCCI asked if the
Project provides any support to partner organizations. In response, MI clarified that all
training programs, including TOT, are organized and developed by MI itself. The trained
participants will localize the training in respective countries, and MI will provide necessary
technical assistance to conduct the workshops in the project countries mainly covering
essential expenditures categorized as hall renting, event organizing, and local resource
persons in line with the budget structure under the Project. In addition, MI can work
through MOUs, if suggested, in the form of institution-based collaboration subject to the
identification of appropriate partners at provincial and national levels for implementing the
project activities, including identifying value chains, SME clusters, selecting participants,
and so on.
VCCI added the question on the project‟s plan in connecting Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) enterprises and / or large-sized companies with SMEs through seminars and / or
exhibition events in which SMEs can learn experience and enhance their capabilities. In
this connection, MI explained that the participants who receive the training from MI will
involve in promoting SME clusters and cluster groups in the SEC provinces. Once the
clusters with products, which are ready for business and market development, MI will
organize investor forums which related buyers are invited. In this case, MI will consider
number of invitees, e.g. one single buyer who is interested in 3 – 4 product categories, if
related, to the forums. However, they are not necessarily the final buyers for final products.
Instead, those who are involved in technology and skills in various sectors are considered
for business linkage development. MI can share information on how to conduct this
activity, and project-related documents with the PSC upon request.
JETRO commented on SME database with the target number of 1,000, which is not a small
scale, with a concern about the criteria set for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise
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(MSME) to be registered in the web-based database. MI responded that the Project mainly
targets SMEs as members of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, not including micro
enterprise. The reason is that investors who do business at the regional and global levels
tend to work and cooperate with registered companies, i.e. SMEs. And these registered
companies may have linkages with micro-enterprise.
JETRO also provided comments on the Project with the understanding that (i) the target
focuses on facilitation and utilization of SEC; and (ii) the most important factor is the
logistics cost, and insufficient logistics cost is deemed as the big barrier to SMEs in
developing economic activities along the SEC. Therefore, how to involve logistics service
providers, who can supply logistics services to SMEs with cost effectiveness, in the Project
is one of the key factors to secure the project success. In response, MI informed about
“Certified Logistics Master” Program funded by Government of South Korea and
implemented by the MI in the GMS under the period 2014 – 2017. This program has
enhanced the professional and managerial capacity for logistics SMEs and provided
certifications for 19 logistics operators, small and medium-sized logistics operators
representing trucking companies, warehouse owners, Inland Container Depot (ICD), freight
forwarders, ship workers, and related logistics actors. The certification is guaranteed by the
GMS-Fright Transport Association (GMS-FRETA), Khon Kaen University (KKU), and
MI. Moreover, MI is now in a discussion with International Road Union (IRU) in Geneva,
Switzerland regarding the collaboration in upgrading the logistics certification at a higher
professional level. Recently, MI has prepared for the establishment of the web-based
logistics database, which is unique, in the GMS, which is supposed to be complementary to
the development of this JAIF-funded Project on the SEC.
Ministry of Industry of Thailand commented on issues related to the BDS market
development within the project scope, given that more intervention activities are designed
for BDS Providers, while those for this market are limited. The Ministry suggested MI to
look into the project design again and see if the Project focuses on BDS market or BDS
Providers because different kinds of intervention is required with which relevant market-
related aspects should be factored. For this, MI responded that the Project does not directly
focus on the BDS market. The project activities are prioritized to the capacity development
for BDS Providers.
Ministry of Industry of Thailand also advised the Success Measures for SMEs to cover and
declare such indicators as economic value, number of enterprises, number of employees,
number of labors together with the SME selection criteria. MI agreed with this advice in the
sense that selected criteria and indicators of the Success Measures will be provided to the
PSC in the future.
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MI also added that it is collaborating with Thailand International Cooperation Agency
(TICA) and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in implementing
projects on enhancing and facilitating cross-border trade in the GMS countries. Besides,
there are other on-going projects that the MI not only works with stakeholders in the private
sector, but also comes up with policy recommendations to the governments on promoting
trade and investment in various sectors, including logistics and transport sectors. In other
words, these projects implemented along the other economic corridors in practice generate
complementary effects on this AJIF-funded project on the SEC.
Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia suggested MI to study carefully about the indicators
set and baseline, given the existing difference in capabilities among four countries (CMTV)
of SME development, e.g. the case of Cambodia where the target may not be achievable if
the criteria and indicators are not suitably designed. The Ministry also discussed enhancing
competitiveness for SMEs by developing supply chains among the countries and taking
advantages in the form of complementarities from supply chains among the countries and
the regional supply chains in ASEAN; and application of technologies and technology
transfer, which is important to Cambodia where raw materials are abundant, and if SMEs
are able to add value into their raw materials, then competitiveness can be improved.
Importantly, the Governments need to support the technology transfer, and the Project
transfers technology to SMEs in order to build productivity and competitiveness. This is
important for the MI and Cambodia, e.g. Trade Training and Research Institute (TTRI), to
develop an effective cooperation with common policies and missions in providing capacity
development programs and related activities under the Project for achieving its
development objectives.
Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts of Cambodia asked for a further clarification on how
the Project complements to the national strategic action plans of the SME working groups,
especially in Cambodia where the alignment between the action plans and industrial
development plans of the Government, and design of set of indicators is a critical part of
the planning process in this country. For this issue, MI agreed that it is very important to
align the project strategy with the national strategic plans of Cambodia, Myanmar,
Thailand, and Vietnam, which were introduced in 2013 and 2014, respectively. To do so,
the Project will take this suggestion into account and refer to the national strategic plans for
SME development in the four countries (CMTV) during our baseline study development
process in terms of the project outcomes to be aligned at a higher level.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expressed concern regarding the prospects of SMEs
in the Mekong through how to measure the success of the Project in terms of (i) business
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sectors, e.g. tourism, agriculture, logistics; (ii) selection of SMEs; and (iii) types of business
and stages in the supply chain, especially agricultural supply chain with the understanding
that agricultural production and products can be perennial or annual, while the Project is
implemented within a two-year timeframe. In this connection, MI responded that the
Project has adopted value chain approach, focusing on cluster development with production
and business activities in the project sites. As such, the Project targets to develop specific
product clusters and locations. It is important for the Project to decide the clusters with
priorities given to such product clusters, which are potential for export. To this end, product
clusters must be vibrant and cluster members have adequate capacity to develop and
improve the clusters, so that selection criteria will be defined before identification of
clusters.
In summary of the project overview session, MI suggested that the PSC recommend the experts from
organizations in SEC to join the TOT programs. Participating in the TOT programs, these experts can
effectively disseminate knowledge and experiences to the beneficiaries and stakeholders in the project
countries. Regarding the database development, MI stressed that it would continue with further
actions to secure the project sustainability and maintain the business linkages, e.g. B2B, in the region.
Finally, MI pointed out the importance of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the sense that
MI not only organizes trainings but also ensures project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts in
terms of how they are tangible and measurable, to be achieved. To this end, MI will conduct studies,
i.e. project evaluation, during the project implementation and the post project completion periods to
evaluate and reflect the project implementation results and impacts in respective countries, and the
whole four countries.
3.2. Project Work Plan
Mr. Sa-nga Sattanun
Program Manager, Trade & Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department, Mekong Institute
Mr. Sa-nga presented the Project Work Plan. The Project
constitutes the activities by component, including (i) Project
management; (ii) Training; (iii) Technical assistance to
action plan implementations (API); (iv) Joint S&E
Workshop for the three trainings and APIs; (v) Structured
Learning Visit for Business Development Service (BDS)
Providers and Export-oriented SMEs; (vi) Forum and
Seminar; (vii) Research; (viii) SEC Business Database and
Development; and (ix) Research Publications.
Component A – Capacity Development for SME Cluster / Networks: (i) Training on SME
Cluster and Export Consortia Formation; (ii) A three-month technical assistance to form
SME Export Consortia; and (iii) Investor Forum for Export Consortia with potential
investors from Japan and ASEAN;
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Component B – Trade and Investment Promotion through Public and Private Partnership:
(i) Training on Conducting Business Research and Building up SME database (three-
month technical assistance to collection of information of enterprises exporters, importers
and suppliers and development of business database; and (ii) Training on Trade and Event
Promotion (A three-month technical assistance to conduction of trade events promotion,
such as buyer-seller meet, business matching, trade fair in the two sub-corridors);
Component C - Strengthening Business Development Service (BDS) Providers: (i) Field
research on cross-border value chains bottlenecks, including holding workshop presenting
research findings and recommendations to BDS Providers and public authorities); (ii)
Awareness workshop for senior officials on AEC – Policy Makers; and (iii) SLV for BDS
Providers and Export-oriented SMEs.
By component, the Project is composed of M&E (i) Baseline study on the SME clusters
and Value Chains mapping and analysis in 19 project site; (ii) Mid-term evaluation; (iii)
Annual survey of each component, analysis and share lessons learned; (iv) Final project
evaluation workshop & final PSC Meeting; and (v) Project Auditing;
To implement to presented work plan, MI proposed strong support from PSC members in (i)
coordination with the provincial departments / Chambers of Commerce and Industries (CCI) for
selecting qualified participants; (ii) guidance and support during action plan implementation; (iii)
monitoring quality of action plan implementation, such as cluster promotion, trade events; (iv)
secondary level information/statistics on target sectors; and (v) linkages of business database with
Ministry website/CCI, and Business Association for the development in terms of utilization and
dissemination of business and investment information with a larger scale.
The following are the discussions on the project work plan:
Ministry of Industry of Thailand inquired about the project activities with more activities
added, e.g. new services, business services development, into Structured Leaning Visits
(SLVs) under Component C: Strengthening the BDS Providers. In this regard, MI clarified
that SLV is not a visit paid to the province. Instead, it is a business-to-business meeting by
nature provided to selected enterprise groups in particular project province. Therefore, the
SLVs are organized to create business and investment opportunities, and business
formation for the participating enterprise groups in each province along the SEC. MI will
set up the monitoring system to monitor the results of each business visit to the particular
province, and follow-up actions. Also, the Project will prioritize the project-focused
enterprises that have commodities and services for the SLV purposes, and they will bring
knowledge and experience in the project countries back to their locations to support SMEs.
Furthermore, BDS Providers and Export-oriented SMEs participating in SLVs will have
chance to observe and learn the real situations of the cross-border activities, customs
operations, and related cross-border trade facilitation.
VCCI raised a question on the implementing schedule under Component A, particularly the
training on SME Clusters and Export Consortia Formation in May 2016, i.e. if this training
is scheduled right after completion of the baseline study. MI responded that it will proceed
with preparatory work for selection of consultants, collaboration with the local partners,
and other arrangements for the baseline study at this stage, so that it is necessary to accept
change in the project implementation schedule to an extent, and the Project will make
efforts to organize the first training by the end of May 2016. Before sharing the baseline
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results as requested, MI will prepare TOR and concept note to PSC for consultation and
suggestions.
VCCI in addition inquired about the potential participants for the training on SME Cluster
and Export Consortia Formation. In this regard, MI responded that TOT program calls for 2
participants probably from training institutes or CCIs in project countries, who have some
knowledge and understanding of the training topics. Upon completion of the training, the
participants will be provided with technical assistance to form SME Export Consortia in
home countries within a 3-month period.
Ministry of Industry of Thailand suggested that the „Awareness Workshop for Senior
Officials on AEC – Policy Makers‟ under Component C be organized prior to September
2017. In response, MI clarified the project status, which was formed in 2013 with the
expectation that the Project can commence in 2014. Also, the whole project work plan is
tentative, and will be updated according to the actualities. MI agreed that the mentioned
workshop could be held by mid-2016.
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Steering Committee (PSC)
Mr. Quan Anh Nguyen
Program Specialist, Trade & Investment Facilitation (TIF) Department, Mekong Institute
Mr. Quan presented the roles and responsibilities of the
Project Steering Committee (PSC). Project Steering
Committee (PSC) members are the representatives
nominated by (i) Ministry of Foreign Affair of Japan
(MOFA); (ii) ADB Thailand Resident Mission; (iii)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand
Office; (iv) Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Bangkok, (v) Trade and Investment Division, Business
Development Section of ESCAP; (vi) Ministry of
Industry and Handicraft, Cambodia; (vii) Ministry of
Industry, Myanmar; (viii) Ministry of Industry, Thailand;
(ix) Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam; (x)
Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar; (xi) Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand; (xii) Ministry of Commerce,
Cambodia; and (xiii) Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Cambodia, and Participating
Members (i) the Republic of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry;
(ii) Thailand Chamber of Commerce; (iii) Federation of Thai Industries; and (iv)Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
Functions and Responsibilities of PSC:
Provide directive feedback to the project implementation progress to ensure relevance
of project work as a whole;
Assist the project executing agency in dissemination of the relevant project outputs
and results in a timely manner;
Initiate activities and areas where the related agencies can collaborate;
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Maintain close cooperation and consultation with the participating development
agencies and concerned stakeholders;
Provide inputs to the implementation strategies of the projects through identification
of stakeholders‟ needs and priorities;
Facilitate identification and nomination of relevant participants from the government
and the private sector to the various events organized within the projects;
Facilitate access to relevant information and data needed to conduct the projects‟
activities;
Review and assess the project performance based on the M&E reports and reports on
project implementation progress made by internal and external evaluators;
Review and make recommendations to AJCEP on the Project annual work plans and
budgets; and
Review and endorse new project initiatives and project proposals for the next phase.
The PSC Meeting is held on annual basis; and the results and decisions of PSC Meeting are reported
to AJCEP and MI Council by MI Executive Director.
In review of the project governance and structure, and the roles and responsibilities of the PSC, the
PSC members provided suggestions as follows:
UMFCCI asked for a further clarification of the project structure and governance,
particularly the roles and responsibilities of the Project Coordination Teams in the four
countries (CMTV) that are supposed to be clearly described in the context where Ministries
of Commerce, Ministries of Industry, Chambers of Commerce and Industry participate in
Project as the PSC members. In this regard, MI informed that the Project at this point of
time is seeking the PSC‟s further advice on the institutional arrangements in the project
countries. MI also suggested that the PSC members in each country provide
recommendations to the Project in this connection, so that the project team of MI can
proceed with actions of forming the Project Coordination Teams.
ADB suggested the chairmanship of the PSC to be rotated among the representative
organizations of the project countries and co-chaired with MI that aims to effectively
promote the project ownership to the four countries (CMTV). As a result, Myanmar
represented by UMFCCI agreed to take the co-chair position with MI for the next PSC
meeting in 2017.
4. Country Remarks
Upon agreement on the workshop program agendas under the project framework, the four member
countries representing the PSC members made the county remarks as follows:
Mr. Aung Kyi Soe, UMFCCI, Myanmar hoped that the Project successes in implementation
with its focus targets, and contributes to the SEC development as a whole.
Mr. Bunna Yea, Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts of Cambodia expressed the
appreciation as one of the member countries working with the Project, which is expected to
be complementary to the efforts for the ASEAN integration process, and the SME-related
projects in the region. Cambodia looks forward to cooperating, and coordinating with the
Project as well as its fruitful results.
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Mr. Chotiwutti Innadda, Ministry of Industry, Thailand wanted to see the project
implementation progress in the next steps, and expected that all the four countries can find
the true benefit generated by this Project despite certain challenges foreseen. Thailand will
provide all support to the project implementation and remain good cooperation with all
member countries, stakeholders, and MI.
Ms. Hanh Thi Nguyen, VCCI, Vietnam hoped that the project objectives are fully achieved,
especially those contributing to the SME development along the SEC. VCCI, who
represents Vietnam to participate in this Project, will try our best to support the
accomplishment of all the activities designated as effectively as possible.
5. Closing and Way Forward
Dr. Watcharas Leelawath
Executive Director, Mekong Institute
Closing the workshop, Dr. Watcharas stressed that the project needs to focus on monitoring and
evaluation (M&E) to secure and scale up its real impact. He also explained that the project documents
presented at this first PSC meeting shown a tentative work plan with indicative activities from which
further discussions on how to implement the Project effectively and achieve good results are needed.
In addition, Dr. Watcharas informed PSC that for designing project activities, MI will carefully study
the country strategic plans for SME development in CMTV to ensure that the project intervention can
properly be aligned with these plans. Finally, Dr. Watcharas asked PSC members for the support on
joint collaboration in identifying the experts and participants for partaking in the training programs,
and implementing other related project activities.
6. Key Outcomes
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) was formed and the committee supported the project
components and activities, and the tentative work plan, and provided significant suggestions to its
implementation arrangements to ensure the achievement of the project development objectives and
effectiveness within the two-year timeframe, and sustainability upon the project completion. The PSC
also agreed on the project governance and structure, including the functions and responsibilities of the
PSC chaired by the MI in 2016, and co-chaired by MI and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 2017. Finally, The PSC members agreed that
the next PSC meeting will be held in 2017 with an appropriate timetable and location in the GMS and
will be notified in writing to the PSC members by MI.
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Appendix 1: Project Steering Committee (PSC) Members
No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
Regional
1
Mr. Yasushi Negishi
Country Director
ADB Thailand
Resident Mission
23rd Floor, Central
World, 999/9 Rama
1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 263 5340
E-mail: ynegishi@adb.org
Japan
2
Mr. Hirotoshi Ito
Senior Economist
(Asia Region)
JETRO Bangkok
16th Fl., Nantawan
Building, 161
Rajdamri Road,
Patumwan, Bangkok
10330, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 253 6441
(ext.142)
Fax: +66 2 253 2020
Email:
Hirotoshi_Ito@jetro.go.jp
3
Mr. Katsuya Miyoshi
Representative
JICA Thailand
Office
31st floor, Exchange
Tower, 388
Sukhumvit Road,
Klongtoey Bangkok
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 261 5250 (ext.135)
Fax: +66 2 261 5263
E-Mail:
Miyoshi.Katsuya@jica.go.jp
Cambodia
4
Mr. Chantha Khin
Director, Department
of Institution
Management
Ministry of Labor
and Vocational
Training
#3 Russian
Confederation Blvd.,
Sangkat Toek Laak 1,
Khan Toul Kok,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 866 080
Email:
chantha_khin65@yahoo.com
5
Mr. Vichea Suon
Director, Trade
Training and Research
Institute (TTRI)
Ministry of
Commerce
Lot 19-61, MOC
Road (113B Road),
turn in from Russian
Blvd, Phum Teuk
Thla, Sangkat Teuk,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 880 384
E-mail:
vicheasuon@yahoo.com
6
Ms. Sedhika Kong
Deputy Director
General of SME&H,
General Department of
SMEs and Handicraft
Ministry of
Industry and
Handicrafts
45 Preah Norodom
Boulevard, Sangkat
Phsar Thmey III, Khan
Daun Penh, Phnom
Penh, Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 499 586
E-mail: k.sedhika@yahoo.com
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
7
Mr. Bunna Yea
Deputy Director
General, General
Department of SMEs
and Handicraft
Ministry of
Industry and
Handicrafts
45 Preah Norodom
Boulevard, Sangkat
Phsar Thmey III,
Khan Daun Penh,
Phnom Penh City
12205, Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 814 150
E-mail: bunnayea@gmail.com
Myanmar
8
Mr. Soe Moe kyaw
Deputy Director
General, Directorate of
Industrial Supervision
and Inspection
Ministry of
Industry
Office No (30), Zeya
Htani Road, Nay Pyi
Taw, Union of
Myanmar.
Tel: +95 67 408367
E-mail: disiddg@gmail.com
9
Mr. Nay San
Deputy Director,
Research Development
& Technology
Extension Department,
Department of Trade
Promotion
Ministry of
Commerce
No(54) building,
Room No (24),
Khayae Housing,
Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar.
Tel: +95 67 430139
E-mail:
naysanpaya@gmail.com
10
Mr. Aung Kyi Soe
Joint Secretary General
Federation of
Chambers of
Commerce &
Industry(UMFCCI)
29, Min Ye Kyaw
Swar Street,
Lanmadaw
Township, Yangon,
Myanmar.
Tel: + 95 1 214341 / 214343
Fax: +95 1 214484
E-mail:
agkyisoe662@gmail.com
so@umfcci.com.mm
Thailand
11
Mr. Chotiwutti
Innadda
Industrial Technical
Officer
Ministry of
Industry
Rama VI Road,
Rachathevi,
Bangkok, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 202 4493
E-mail:
chotiwutti@innadda.com
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Mr. Athiwat
Pattanachaipuvanon
Member, Border Trade
Committee
The Federation of
Thai Industries
(FTI)
Queen Sirikit National
Convention Center,
Zone C 4th Floor, 60
New Rachadapisek Rd.,
Klongtoey, Bangkok,
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 345 1000
Fax: +66 2 345 1281-3
E-mail:
athiwat888@hotmail.com
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
13
Mr. Apisit
Cholsakorn
Director
Board of Trade
Thailand
150, Rajbopit Road,
Pranakhon District,
Bangkok 10200,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 018 6888
E-mail:
cholsakorn.a@hotmail.com
Vietnam
14
Ms. Le Hoang Oanh
Director General
Asia - Pacific Market
Department
Ministry of
Industry and Trade
(MoIT)
54 Hai Ba Trung Str,
Hoan Kiem District
Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Tel: + 84 04 2220 5425
Fax: +84 4 2220 5518
Email: oanhlh@moit.gov.vn
15
Dr. Pham Thi Thu
Hằng
Secretary General
Chamber of
Commerce and
Industry
4th Floor, 9 Dao Duy
Anh Street, Hanoi
10000, Vietnam
Tel: + 84 4 3574 2022
Fax: +84 4 3574 2020
Email: hangptt@vcci.com.vn
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Appendix 2: Revised Project Work Plan
Component / Activity Duration
2016 2017
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1. Organize PSC meeting March 18
2. Baseline study to define performance indicators of the SME clusters and Value Chains mapping and analysis in 19 project site.
May – June
3. Organize awareness workshop for senior officials on AEC – Policy Makers (2 days)
June 16-17
4. Training on SME Cluster and Export Consortia Formation (5 days)
August 22-26
4.1 Action Plan on SME Cluster and Export Consortia Formation
September-November
5. Training on Conducting Business Research and Building up SME database (5 days)
September 19 – 23
5.1 Action Plan on Business Research and Building Up SME database
October – December
5.2 SEC Database development
October – February
6. Conduct annual survey of each component, analysis and share lessons learned
October – November
7. Field research on cross-border value chains bottle necks
October
7.1 - Dissemination workshop to present research findings and recommendations to BDS providers and public authorities
- Annual survey results (2 Days)
December 15-16
8. Training on Trade and Event Promotion
January 16-20
8.1 - Action Plan on Trade and Event Promotion
February – April
8.2 Joint Synthesis and Evaluation on
- SME Clusters - Baseline study on Value Chains mapping - Business Research - SEC Database and - Trade Event Promotion
May 11-12
9. Mid-term evaluation and mid-term PSC meeting
- March – April
(mid-term evaluation process in
each project site)
April
(dissemination
workshop)
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Component / Activity Duration
2016 2017
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
10. Project Auditing April
11. SLV for BDS providers and Export-oriented SMEs (7 days)
May 22-28
12. Organize Investor Forum (2 Days) June 22-23
13. Conducting Final Project Evaluation (end-of-project evaluation and use the lessons learned as inputs for phase 2 project)
October – November
14. Project Auditing December
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Appendix 3: Delegates Directory
No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
Regional
1
Mr. Yasushi Negishi
Country Director
ADB Thailand
Resident Mission
23rd Floor, Central
World, 999/9 Rama
1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 263 5340
E-mail: ynegishi@adb.org
Japan
2
Mr. Noriyoshi
Fukuoka
Second Secretary
(Economic Division)
Embassy of Japan
in Thailand
177 Witthayu Road,
Lumphini, Pathum
Wan, Bangkok
10330 Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 696 3000 ext.513
Fax: +66 2 207 8517
E-mail:
noriyoshi.fukuoka@mofa.go.jp
3
Mr. Hirotoshi Ito
Senior Economist
(Asia Region)
JETRO Bangkok
16th Fl., Nantawan
Building, 161
Rajdamri Road,
Patumwan, Bangkok
10330, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 253 6441
(ext.142)
Fax: +66 2 253 2020
Email:
Hirotoshi_Ito@jetro.go.jp
4
Mr. Katsuya Miyoshi
Representative
JICA Thailand
Office
31st floor, Exchange
Tower, 388
Sukhumvit Road,
Klongtoey Bangkok
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 261 5250 (ext.135)
Fax: +66 2 261 5263
E-Mail:
Miyoshi.Katsuya@jica.go.jp
5
Mr. Daisuke
Masuyuki
OTAGAI Forum
Association
32/23 Sino-Thai
Tower 2F.,
Sukhumvit 21Rd.
(Asoke), Klongtoey-
Nua, Wattana,
Bangkok, 10110,
Thailand.
Mob: +66 95 371 0093
E-mail: masuyuki@otagai.asia
Cambodia
6
Mr. Chantha Khin
Director, Department
of Institution
Management
Ministry of Labor
and Vocational
Training
#3 Russian
Confederation Blvd.,
Sangkat Toek Laak 1,
Khan Toul Kok,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 866 080
Email:
chantha_khin65@yahoo.com
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
7
Mr. Vichea Suon
Director, Trade
Training and Research
Institute (TTRI)
Ministry of
Commerce
Lot 19-61, MOC
Road (113B Road),
turn in from Russian
Blvd, Phum Teuk
Thla, Sangkat Teuk,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 880 384
E-mail:
vicheasuon@yahoo.com
8
Ms. Sedhika Kong
Deputy Director
General of SME&H,
General Department of
SMEs and Handicraft
Ministry of
Industry and
Handicrafts
45 Preah Norodom
Boulevard, Sangkat
Phsar Thmey III,
Khan Daun Penh,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 499 586
E-mail: k.sedhika@yahoo.com
9
Mr. Bunna Yea
Deputy Director
General, General
Department of SMEs
and Handicraft
Ministry of
Industry and
Handicrafts
45 Preah Norodom
Boulevard, Sangkat
Phsar Thmey III,
Khan Daun Penh,
Phnom Penh City
12205, Cambodia.
Tel: +855 12 814 150
E-mail: bunnayea@gmail.com
Myanmar
10
Mr. Soe Moe kyaw
Deputy Director
General, Directorate of
Industrial Supervision
and Inspection
Ministry of
Industry
Office No (30), Zeya
Htani Road, Nay Pyi
Taw, Union of
Myanmar.
Tel: +95 67 408367
E-mail: disiddg@gmail.com
11
Mr. Nay San
Deputy Director,
Research Development
& Technology
Extension Department,
Department of Trade
Promotion
Ministry of
Commerce
No(54) building,
Room No (24),
Khayae Housing,
Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar.
Tel: +95 67 430139
E-mail:
naysanpaya@gmail.com
12
Mr. Aung Kyi Soe
Joint Secretary General
Federation of
Chambers of
Commerce &
Industry(UMFCCI)
29, Min Ye Kyaw
Swar Street,
Lanmadaw
Township, Yangon,
Myanmar.
Tel: + 95 1 214341 / 214343
Fax: +95 1 214484
E-mail:
agkyisoe662@gmail.com
so@umfcci.com.mm
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
Thailand
13
Ms. Sutara
Choawnsukum
Director of
Community Business
Promotion, Trade
Specialist, Department
of Business
Development
Ministry of
Commerce
563 Nonthaburi Rd.,
Nonthaburi, 11000,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 547 5975
Fax: +66 2 547 5159
E-mail: sutarac@yahoo.com
14
Ms. Salila
Tepkasetkul
Director,
Entrepreneurs
Development Division,
Department of
Business Development
Ministry of
Commerce
563 Nonthaburi Rd.,
Nonthaburi, 11000,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 547 5159
E-mail: lilalila@gmail.com
15
Mr. Chotiwutti
Innadda
Industrial Technical
Officer
Ministry of
Industry
Rama VI Road,
Rachathevi,
Bangkok, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 202 4493
E-mail:
chotiwutti@innadda.com
16
Mr. Athiwat
Pattanachaipuvanon
Member, Border Trade
Committee
The Federation of
Thai Industries
(FTI)
Queen Sirikit
National Convention
Center, Zone C 4th
Floor, 60 New
Rachadapisek Rd.,
Klongtoey, Bangkok,
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 345 1000
Fax: +66 2 345 1281-3
E-mail:
athiwat888@hotmail.com
17
Ms. Mydear
Rujirayos
Officer, Trade and
Investment Promotion
Department
The Federation of
Thai Industries
(FTI)
Queen Sirikit
National Convention
Center, Zone C 4th
Floor, 60 New
Rachadapisek Rd.,
Klongtoey, Bangkok,
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 345 1127
Ext. 1127
Fax: +66 2 345 1281-3
E-mail: mydearr@off.fti.or.th
18
Ms. Suk-rutai
Peerapeng
Officer, International
Organization
The Federation of
Thai Industries
(FTI)
Queen Sirikit National
Convention Center,
Zone C 4th Floor, 60
New Rachadapisek Rd.,
Klongtoey, Bangkok,
10110, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 345 1136
Fax: +66 2 345 1281-3
sukrutaip@off.fti.or.th
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
19
Mr. Kittikhun
Sriausaneemorakot
Trade and Government
Relations Officer
Board of Trade
Thailand
150, Rajbopit Road,
Pranakhon District,
Bangkok 10200,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 2 018 6888
(Ext: 4410)
E-mail:
kittikhun.sr@thaichamber.org
Vietnam
20
Ms. Mai Anh Thi Le
Deputy Head of
Division,
Asia-Pacific Market
Department
Ministry of
Industry and Trade
Head Office: 54 Hai
Ba Trung Str, Hoan
Kiem District, Ha
Noi, Vietnam.
Tel: + 84 04 2220 5425
Fax: +84 4 2220 5518
Email: anhltm@moit.gov.vn
21
Ms. Hanh Thi
Nguyen
Deputy Director, SME
Promotion Center
Chamber of
Commerce and
Industry
9 Dao Duy Anh
Street, Dong Da Dist,
Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tel: + 84 4 3574 2022
(ext.342)
Fax: +84 4 3574 2020
Email: hanhnt@vcci.com.vn
Staff of Mekong Institute
22
Dr. Watcharas
Leelawath
Executive Director
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email:
watcharas@mekonginstitute.org
23
Mr. Madhurjya
Kumar Dutta
Director of TIF
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email:
dutta@mekonginstitute.org
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Mr. Quan Anh
Nguyen
Program Specialist
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email:
quan@mekonginstitute.org
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No Photo Name & Position Organization &
Address
Contact
25
Mr. Sa-nga Sattanun
Program Manager
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email: Sa-
nga@mekonginstitute.org
26
Mr. Toru Hisada
Senior Project
Coordinator
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email:
toru@mekonginstitute.org
27
Mr. Sopheak Seang
Project Coordinator
Mekong Institute
123 Khon Kaen
University
Mittraphap Rd.,
Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002,
Thailand.
Tel: + 66 (0) 43 202 411-2
Fax: + 66 (0) 43 343 131
Email:
sopheak@mekonginstitute.org
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Appendix 4: Workshop Agenda
Time Activities
08:30 – 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome Remarks
Dr. Watcharas Leelawath
Executive Director, Mekong Institute
09:40 – 09:50 Opening Remarks
Mr. Noriyoshi Fukuoka
Second Secretary (Economic Division), Embassy of Japan in Thailand
09:50 – 09:55 Introduction of the Mekong Institute
DVD presentation
09:55 – 10:20 Presentation on the Overview of the project on “Enhancing
Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises along the
Southern Economic Corridor (SEC)”
Discussion, Questions and Answers
Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Director of Trade & Investment Facilitation
(TIF), Mekong Institute
10:20 – 10:50 Group Photo and Coffee Break
10:50 – 11:05 Presentation on the Project Work Plan
Discussion, Questions and Answers
Mr. Sa-nga Sattanun, Program Manager, Trade & Investment Facilitation
(TIF), Mekong Institute
11:05 – 11:20
Presentation on Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Steering
Committee (PSC)
Discussion, Questions and Answers
Mr. Quan Anh Nguyen, Program Specialist, Trade & Investment Facilitation
(TIF), Mekong Institute
11:20 – 11:50 Country Remarks
Thailand
Myanmar
Cambodia
Vietnam
11:50 – 12:00 Concluding Remarks
Dr. Watcharas Leelawath
Executive Director, Mekong Institute
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Time Activities
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch
13.30 Departure from Bangkok