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...
