Special Seminar: Public–Private Partnerships for Sustainable Power Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion

The School of Social Innovation, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), cordially invites faculty members, students, researchers, professionals, and interested members of the public to attend a special seminar entitled “Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Power Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).”

The seminar aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and discussion on the role of public–private partnerships in advancing sustainable power development across the Greater Mekong Subregion. The discussion will focus on financing mechanisms, risk-sharing arrangements, environmental and social safeguards, performance monitoring and evaluation, and resilience in sustainable power development.

Through insights and perspectives from distinguished speakers with experience in infrastructure development, project evaluation, and regional cooperation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges of sustainable power development through public–private collaboration.

Distinguished Speakers

Mr. Yoshihiro Yamabayashi
President, NEWJEC Inc.
Former CEO, Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Company

Mr. Alexander Wellsteed
Principal Evaluation Specialist
Independent Evaluation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Mr. Yasushi Negishi
Former Country Director for Thailand and Lao PDR, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Lecturer, School of Social Innovation, Mae Fah Luang University

Seminar Details

Date: 18 November 2026
Time: 13:30–15:15 hrs. (Thailand time)
Venue: E4B-Pradu Daeng 1, General Samphao Chusri Building (E4), Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Key Discussion Areas

• Financing mechanisms and risk-sharing arrangements in sustainable power development

• Environmental and social safeguards for infrastructure development

• Performance monitoring and evaluation of power development projects

• Resilience and sustainability in the Greater Mekong Subregion

The seminar offers an opportunity for participants to engage with experts, exchange knowledge, and explore approaches to strengthening collaboration for a more sustainable and resilient energy future in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Interested participants are warmly invited to join this seminar.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the School of Social Innovation, Mae Fah Luang University.

Tel: +66 53 916 673
Email:
yasushi.neg@remove-thismfu.ac.th
thanyatorn.sai@remove-thismfu.ac.th
tana.man@remove-thismfu.ac.th

Website: https://socialinnovation.mfu.ac.th
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