Busadee Santipitaks has stepped into her role as the first female and fourth riparian Chief Executive Officer to lead the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat. Starting her three-year term on 17 January 2025, she is overseeing the organization's operations from its headquarters in Vientiane and the Flood and Drought Management Centre in Phnom Penh from 2025-2027. Under her leadership, a new strategic direction will focus on: Intensified cooperation: Strengthening collaboration among