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List of Participants

GMS Countries

Cambodia

• Mr. Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance

• Dr. Hing Thoraxy, Director Project Monitoring, Department Cambodia Investment Board
• Dr. Yit Bunna, Director of Public Work Research, Center of Ministry of Public Work and Transport
• Mr. Phang Sarinn, Deputy Chief of Planning, Department of Energy Development, Ministry of Industry Mines and Energy
• Mr. Sok Sokun, Deputy Chief of International Cooperation Office, International Cooperation and Asean Department, Ministry of Tourism
• Mr. Huon Naro, Officer, Department of International Relation, Ministry of Planning

People's Republic of China

• Mr. Guo Peizhang, Director General, Department of Regional Economic Development, State Development Planning Commission of China

• Mr. Zou Yong, Director, Department of Regional Economic Development, State Development Planning Commission of China
• Mr. Wu Hongliang, Programs Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs, State Development Planning Commission
• Mr. Yang Yingming, Deputy Director, Department of International Affairs, Ministry of Finance
• Ms. Hu Ning, Second Secretary, Department of International Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Mr. Zhang Wen, Deputy Division Director, Department of Planning, Ministry of Communications
• Mr. Chen Lidong, Deputy Director, Department of Planning, Ministry of Information Industry
• Ms. Wang Liying, Deputy Director, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Health
• Mr. Zhao Songyu, Director General Office of the Lending Group on ADB Subregional Economic Cooperation Yunnan Province
• Mr. Xiao Xinyi, Deputy Director, Office of the Lending Group on ADB Subregional Economic Cooperation Yunnan Province
• Mr. Mao Wenguo, Deputy Director General, Yunnan Provincial Planning Commission
• Ms. Sun Ming, Deputy Director, Division of Regional Economic Development, Yunnan Provincial Planning Commission

Lao People's Democratic Republic

• Mr. Somchith Inthamith, Director General, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Mr. Daopheng Pangnasith, Deputy Director General, Public Investment Department
• Mr. Khannageun Khamvongsa, Deputy Director of Cabinet, Ministry of Construction, Transport, Post and Communications
• Mrs. Keobang A Keola, Deputy Director of Cabinet, Science Technology and Environment Agency (STEA), Prime Minister's Office
• Dr. Viravanh Khamtanh, Head of Promotion and Investment Information Division, FIMC
• Mr. Chantho Milattanapheng, Senior Engineer, Electricity Department, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft

  Myanmar

• Daw Si Si Win, Director, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development

• Daw Myat Myat So, Director, Foreign Economic Relations Department,Ministry of Planning and Economic Development
• U Myo Lwin, Deputy Director, Directorate of Hotel and Tourism, Ministry of Hotel and Tourism

Thailand

• Dr. Pornchai Rujiprapa, Deputy Secretary General, Office of National Economic and Social Development Board, Office of the Prime Minister

• Dr. Krongthong Thimasarn, Senior Expert in Preventive Medicine 10, Malaria Division, Ministry of Public Health
• Ms. Siree Bunnag, Deputy Director-General, The Department of Technical and Economic Development, Office of the Prime Minister
• Ms. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon, Deputy Director General, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
• Ms. Areeya Rojvithee, Senior Expert on Skill Development, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
• Mr. Pongpanu Svetarundra, Senior Expert For Finance, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance
• Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan, Director of Policy Research Institute, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance
• Mr. Chana Kanaratanadilok, Assistant Director General (Policy and Planning), Department of Business Economics, Ministry of Commerce
• Mr. Supote Isarankura, Director, Division of Economic Relations and Cooperation, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Mr. Pornpote Mathurapote, Director of Bureau of Trade Policy and Information Technology, The Department of Foreign Trade
• Ms. Sopee Siri, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, Royal Thai Customs, Ministry of Finance
• Mr. Apinan Patiyanon, Director of Bureau of External Cooperation, Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation, Office of the Prime Minister
• Ms. Parichat Kotcharat, Director of International Affairs Division, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Mr. Voradej Harnprasert, Director of Research and Planning Division, Office of the Maritime Promotion Commission, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Mr. Sunant Gliengpradit, Chief of Planning Group, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• M.L. Chanaphun Kridakorn, Deputy Governor-Policy and Planning, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
• Mr. Wiwat Prueksawan, Assistant Governor-Policy and Planning, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
• Mr. Damrong Saengkaweelert, Deputy Director, Regional Economic Cooperation Committee Office (REDCCO), Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Mr. Chavalit Pichalai, Director of Power Division, National Energy Policy Office, Office of the Prime Minister
• SUB. LT. Preecha Phetwong, Director of Waterway Transport Inspection Division, Harbour Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Ms. Areewan Haorangsi, Chief of Foreign Affairs Sub-Division, Department of Land Transport, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Ms. Rossukon Kangvallert, Policy and Plan Analyst 8, Bureau of Health Policy and Planning, Ministry of Public Health
• Ms. Malee Hutacharoen, Senior Environmental Official 8, Department of Environment Quality Promotion, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
• Mrs. Supawan Wongprayoon, Environment Official 5, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
• Ms. Malinee Harnboonsong, Senior Trade Officer, Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce
• Ms. Pattaranee Supphan, Senior Trade Officer, Department of Business Economics, Ministry of Commerce
• Mr. Anon Sethakriengkrai, Policy and Plan Analyst 8, The Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry
• Ms. Wirawan Jamsin, Senior Policy and Plan Analyst 8, Office of Agricultural Economics, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
• Mr. Paisan Wangsai, Director of the Office of the Governor, The Tourism Authority of Thailand
• Ms. Pornpreeya Khattapan, Chief of External Cooperation Section, Bureau of Policy and Planning, Office of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education
• Mr. Vudhisit Viryasiri, Chief of Volunteer Programs, Foreign NGO and Regional Project Sub- Division, Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation, Office of the Prime Minister
• Ms. Hataitip Chairojkanjana, Chief of International Cooperation Section, International Services Division, The Post and Telegraph Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Mr. Udon Rattanawongnara, Chief of International Information Sub-Division, Thai Customs
• Mrs. Kamolwan Nantapetch, Chief, International Affairs Section, Office of the Maritime Promotion Commission
• Ms. Pimontip Ratanapol, Director of Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
• Ms. Aratchaport Dhebhavalya, Labour Technical Official, Aliens Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment
• Mr. Somboon Mekpaiboonwattana, Senior Policy and Plan Analyst 8, Regional Economic Cooperation Committee Office (REDCCO), Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Mr. Pisanu Suvanajata, Counsellor, Department of East Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ms. Sirinad Tiantong, Foreign Relation Officer 7, Bureau of International Health, Ministry of Public Health
• Ms. Pannee Chengsuttha, Senior Investment Promotion Officer 7, Board of Investment, Office of the Prime Minister
• Ms. Wanna Tongchareansirikul, Policy and Plan Analyst 7, The Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry
• Ms. Patana Bhandhufalck, Chief, International Affair Section, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
• Ms. Preyaporn Prompitak, Chief of the International Affair Section, Planning and Acedemic Division, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
• Ms. Siriporn Sombunthum, Chief Subregional Tourism Coordination Section, Tourism Authority of Thailand
• Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, First Secretary, Division of Economic Relations and Cooperation, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ms. Sumitra Pooltong, Assistant Director, Regional Economic Cooperation Committee Office (REDCCO), Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Kanda Petchthai, Policy and Plan Analyst 6, Office of the National Policy Office
• Ms. Pattarachit Srirat, Assistant Manager, Export-Import Bank of Thailand
• Ms. Sirimas Watanachoti, Deputy Secretary General, The Thai Bankers' Association
• Dr. Somchai Wongarun, Chairman-Regional Economic Development Committee, The Federation of Thai Industries
• Dr. Jingjai Hanchanlas, Director and Member of Executive Board, The Thai Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Pirat Burapachaisri, Honorable Deputy Secretary General, The Thai Chamber of Commerce
• Ms. Pairam Vanitchapongsa, International Foreign Affairs Officer, The Thai Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Waraporn, Officer, The Thai Chamber of Commerce
• Ms. Darat Assawasantad, Official Class 5, International Services Division, The Post and Telegraph Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Ms. Nongyao Korkanruad, Investment Promotion Officer 5, Board of Investment, Office of the Prime Minister
• Ms. Radklao Limsawatwong, Economist 5, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance
• Mr. Thalerngsak Vongsamsorn, Trade Officer, Department of Business Economics, Ministry of Commerce
• Ms. Satanee Hiranwat, Transport Technical Officer, Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Mr. Ruecha Varatorn, Economist 4, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance
• Mr. Wattanapon Pankhatekan, Department of Skill Development
• Ms. Chitra Chawkeo, Policy and Planning Officer, Ministry of Education
• Ms. Nitcharee Saipratumtip, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Regional Economic Cooperation Committee Office (REDCCO), Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Chompunuch Ramanvongse, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Regional Economic Cooperation Committee Office (REDCCO), Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Pattaraporn Niyomthai, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Mr. Wuttided Chamnikij, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Chollada Svetanandana, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Manasicha Siripanich, Policy and Plan Analyst 4, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
• Ms. Sunita Kultanan, Policy and Plan Analyst 3, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board

Viet Nam

• Dr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Deputy Director, Foreign Economic Relations Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment

• Mrs. Truong Thi Dac, Senior Official, the Office of Government
• Mr. Kieu Huu Dung, Deputy Director, State Bank of Viet Nam
• Mr. Hoang Viet Khang, Senior Expert, Foreign Economic Relations Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment
• Mr. Nguyen Vinh Loc, Deputy Director, International Relation Department, Ministry of Transport
• Mrs. Tran Phuong Lan, Senior Official, Ministry of Trade
• Mr. Le Hoai Nam, Expert, Environment Department, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment

Observers

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• Mr. Robert R. Teh, Jr., Director, Infrastructure & Tourism Unit, Bureau of Economic Cooperation

Asian Institute of Technology

• Dr. Anulark Techanitisawad, GMSARN Secretary and Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering Program, School of Advanced Technologies

Japan

• Mr. Mamoru Umemoto, Director, Development Finance Division, Ministry of Finance

• Mr. Tatsuro Maezawa, Deputy Director, Development Finance Division, Ministry of Finance
• Mr. Motosada Matano, Assistant Director, First Southeast Asia Division, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mekong Institute

• Mr. Yan Flint, Director, Mekong Institute

Mekong River Commission

• Mr. Chanthavong Saignasith, Director, Natural Resources Development Planning Division

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)

• Mr. Marc Proksch, Economic Affairs Officer, International Trade and Industry Division

Resource Person

• Dr. Eric Teo Chu Cheow, Managing Director, Savoir Faire Corporate Consultants, Singapore

Asian Development Bank

• Mr. Yoshihiro Iwasaki, Director, Programs Department (West)

• Mr. C.R. Rajendran, Programs Manager, Programs Department (West), Division 3
• Mr. Toru Tatara, Head, GMS Unit, Programs Department (West), Division 3
• Mr. Urooj Malik, Resident Representative, Cambodia Resident Mission (CARM)
• Mr. Paul Turner, Resident Representative, Lao Resident Mission (LRM)
• Mr. John Samy, Resident Representative, Viet Nam Resident Mission (VRM)
• Mr. Craig Steffensen, Resident Advisor, Extended Mission in Thailand
• Mr. Robert Dobias, NGO Coordinator, NGO Center
• Mr. Myo Thant, Senior Regional Cooperation Economist, Programs Department (West), Division 3
• Ms. Lise Weidner, Private Sector Development Specialist, Water Supply, Urban Development and Housing Division (West), Agriculture and Social Sector Department (West)

ADB Consultants/Secretariat

• Dr. David Husband, Senior Advisor, GMS Program
• Dr. George Abonyi, Senior Advisor, GMS Program
• Mr. Kristiaan Bernauw, Consultant, RETA 5850
• Ms. Carolina Guina, Consultant, GMS Program
• Mr. Ronald Antonio Butiong, Consultant, GMS Program
• Ms. Ma. Cristina Pascual, Sr. Project Assistant, GMS Program