The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) Initiative

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, environment, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.

Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.

Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.

Website : Asian Institute of Technology


Projects And Outputs

International Myanmar Student Research Symposium (IMSRS) 2025 Report

The International Myanmar Student Research Symposium (IMSRS) 2025 was implemented through a partnership between the Asian Institute of Technology's GenderLab,...
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How an Educator Challenges Gender Norms in Myanmar

This story follows how one young educator, shaped by personal experience and professional training, is using gender research to challenge...
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A Reflection on the Journey of a Gender Policymaker

This story follows the journey of a young feminist in Karenni State to a gender policymaker shaping real change. It...
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From Silence to Leadership: A Muslim Woman’s Path to Change

This is the story of how a Muslim woman overcame multiple layers of discrimination to become a leader in women’s...
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Research in action: Right to work when home no longer works for you

(This article was originally posted on the International Development Research Centre website in English and French. Contributors: Edgard Rodriguez, lead...
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IDRC Research Chairs Network on forced displacement – Year 3 video

Over the past three years, the IDRC-funded Network of 12 Research Chairs on forced displacement has grown into a platform...
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Myanmar Digital Research Series at the K4DM Knowledge Marketplace 2025

Location: IBIS Styles, Chiang Mai.Date: July 10th 2025Time: 9 - 4:30pm Organiser:  The SecDev Foundation This event is part of...
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Gender Studies and Analysis courses

Two K4DM partners at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University and Asian Institute of Technology will be offering training on gender studies...
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Women and gender scholars advancing knowledge

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar supports women and gender scholars in their pursuit of advancing knowledge. Here is a snapshot...
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The Impact of Armed Conflicts on Women in Myanmar

GenderLab presents written works by graduates of the Gender and Development Studies (GDS) program of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT),...
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