Sub-regional cooperation among Mekong countries is vital to advancing regional integration and community building. In recognition of this, the ROK launched the Mekong-ROK Partnership in 2011, followed by the establishment of the MKCF in 2013. The MKCF supports collaboration across seven priority areas identified in the Han River Declaration. The MKCF promotes strategic cooperation through a structured, forward-looking framework. It provides grants for projects that address shared regional challenges, foster integration, and promote sustainable development. While projects may be implemented in a single country, they are designed to generate benefits across the entire Mekong region and the ROK. To strengthen the effectiveness of MKCF-supported initiatives, the Mekong Institute is implementing the PRIME Project, which aims to enhance institutional capacities at every stage of the project life cycle, with a focus on establishing systematic Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes for implementing agencies. Through PRIME, the MKCF seeks to build a stronger foundation for impactful, results-driven regional cooperation, contributing to a more resilient and integrated Mekong community. Read more...
Priority Sector
Human Resources Development
Project Site
No. of Direct Beneficiaries
Duration
Jan-2023 to Jan-2026
1. Inception Workshop (Year 1)
2. Training on Regional Projects Identification (Year 1, 2 and 3)
3. Web-Cloud based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems Development (Year 1, 2 and 3)
4. Trainings on Project Monitoring and Evaluation (Year 1, 2 and 3)
5. Structured Learning Visit (SLV) cum Evaluation Workshop in Thailand (Year 1, 2 and 3)
6. MKCF Roundtable Meetings and Forums (Year 1, 2 and 3)
7. MKCF Web-based Platform Design and Social Media Campaign (Year 1, 2 and 3)
1. Enhanced knowledge and skills on project cycle management on regional project design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
2. Developed and utilized the Monitoring and Evaluation System to support MKCF project implementation with accurate, evidence-based reporting, and improve project performance.
3. Enhanced cooperation and coordination among the MKCF project implementing agencies by sharing best practices, lessons learned and achievements of the project implementation.
4. Documented and showcased the results of the project implementations of PIAs through web base platform and social media platforms to the public for accessing relevant information as a contribution to enhancing donor cooperation and collaboration.
5. Adopted and introduced online M&E system for project monitoring and evaluation.
6. Strengthened the coordination mechanism among the nodal and related agencies in Mekong countries to fulfill the strategies involved in the Mekong-RoK Cooperation.
7. Enhanced sub regional cooperation and integration process among the Mekong countries through identification and implementation of joint projects in seven priority sectors in the Mekong region.
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Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta
MKCF Director,
MKCF Secretariat, Mekong Institute
Khon Kaen, Thailand
+66 (0)43 202 411 ext 2101
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