Part I. Participant Selection Criteria

The target participants of the training program are
  • Mid-level officials from ministries and departments of commerce/trade, economy, industry, SMEs and other relevant ministries/departments from the Lancang-Mekong countries (Cambodia, PR China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam);
  • Private sector representatives from companies and industry, exporters, SMEs, and other associations.

In terms of qualifications, participants should
  • have at least 5 years of experience in policies and strategies on cross-border trade and integration, company-level strategies and/or SME promotion/strategies;
  • have a university degree; and
  • be able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English at professional level.

In addition, MI encourages
  • the participation of women; and
  • the participation of persons from border areas of other Lancang-Mekong countries, traders, exporters and/or importers.

Requirements
  • Important criteria for participant selection are English language proficiency and demonstrated ability and willingness to commit full attendance, active participation, and completion of course requirements.
  • Only the selected candidates will be contacted to attend the training.
  • Participants who successfully attend the online training sessions will be provided with a lump sum amount of USD 100 for internet package, and certificates of completion with star ratings based on their performance in the training assignments. More details are available in the Curriculum Design Statement.
  • Only the selected candidates will be contacted to attend the training. No written information will be sent to unsuccessful applicants

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