Knowledge For Democracy Myanmar Initiative (K4DM)

Protecting the gains for an inclusive Myanmar (2022 – 2026)

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM2) initiative, implemented by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) with funding from Global Affairs...

Traditional ecological knowledge and climate resilience in Eastern Nagaland: Insights from the Earthkeepers Project

Drawing on three years of sustained field research, this report presents the work of three Canada–Myanmar IDRC Research Fellows—the Earthkeepers...

Reflecting on the On Think Tanks School for Thinktankers: Working with diaspora think tanks

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By Napas Thein (Originally published on On Think Tanks) I work with the Myanmar Policy and Community Knowledge Hub, otherwise known...

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...

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...

Rebuilding Prospects for ‘Peace’: Gender, Civil Society, and Informal Spaces in Post-Coup Myanmar (Special Journal Issue)

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Ottawa Dialogue’s Senior Research Fellow, Julia Palmiano Federer, has co-edited with Aye Myat Su Wai a Special Issue titled “Rebuilding Prospects...

Digital Myanmar

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Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.

Seminar: Myanmar in Transition or Protracted Crisis? Looking Ahead for and Beyond 2026

You are invited to a public seminar titled "Myanmar in Transition or Protracted Crisis? Looking Ahead for and Beyond 2026."...

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...

Collecting Indigenous Perspectives on a Changing Climate along the Indo–Myanmar Border

Kevide Lcho, an agriculturist from the Southern Angami community of Viswema village, Kohima, Nagaland, blends his academic training with his...

Digital Storytelling Workshop – Three Part Podcast Series

This three-part Insight Myanmar podcast series, produced with support from the ANU Myanmar Research Centre and the IDRC Knowledge for...

From Policy Learner to Policy Enabler: Advancing People-Centered Governance in Myanmar

With support from K4DM, Tin Moe Hein has transformed his policy education into tangible action. Through grassroots trainings and public...

Saktum Wonti: An Earthkeeper Reclaiming Land, Knowledge, and the Future

With support from K4DM, Saktum Wonti has turned her anthropology background into action, working alongside Earthkeepers in Nagaland to safeguard...

From Knowledge Extracted to Knowledge Reclaimed: Advancing Community-Led Research and Cultural Preservation in Nagaland

With support from K4DM, Tümüzo has transformed his anthropological journey into a revolutionary, decolonial practice of research and knowledge production....

Myanmar Digital Research Series Compilation

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The Myanmar Digital Research series includes papers by researchers within Myanmar and in diaspora who have explored how the digital...

Empowering voices to shape Myanmar’s future

Story of change for the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative funded in two phases from 2017 to 2026. This...

Ensuring digital safety for researchers

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing a new publication on how the researchers stay safe while doing...

Two new papers on cyber scams and human trafficking

Two newly published papers shed light on one of the most troubling trends to emerge in post-coup Myanmar — the...

Shields up: Ensuring digital duty of care for Myanmar researchers

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Shields up: Ensuring digital duty of care for Myanmar researchers (DigiSec Lab) examines how Myanmar’s research community has continued its...

Hooked by hope: Social media as a Myanmar scam-worker recruitment tool

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Hooked by hope examines the use of social media platforms by transnational criminal networks to recruit individuals for forced labour...

Scam haven: Responding to surging cyber crime and human trafficking in Myanmar

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Scam haven: Responding to surging cyber crime and human trafficking in Myanmar investigates the rise of transnational organized crime, human...

Three researchers who have reported in the Myanmar Digital Research Series are attending The Global Development Conference 2025

Three researchers who have reported for K4DM and The SecDev Foundation as part of the Myanmar Digital Research Series will...

IDRC Research Chairs Network on forced displacement – Year 3 video

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Over the past three years, the IDRC-funded Network of 12 Research Chairs on forced displacement has grown into a platform...

IDRC Research Chair on Forced Displacement – Dr. Sirada Khemanitthathai

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Dr. Sirada Khemanitthathai appointed to the position as an IDRC Research Chair on Forced Displacement in Southeast Asia at Faculty...

“Deadly posts” paper on online harm

Written by Tay Zar Myo Win and Phyu Phyu Thi The spread of hateful propaganda on widely used social media...

Deadly posts: Examining and countering harmful social media content in post-coup Myanmar

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Deadly posts: Examining and countering harmful social media content in post-coup Myanmar explores the spread of hateful propaganda on widely...

Three new publications on digital aspects of Myanmar’s resistance

Written by the SecDev Foundation The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing three new studies that explore the...

Digital swindles: Understanding and combating online scams in Myanmar

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Digital swindles: Understanding and combating online scams in Myanmar analyzes the multifaceted aspects of online scamming, focusing on the awareness...

Fandom and freedom fighters: The role of pop fandom activism in fundraising for Myanmar’s revolution

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Fandom and freedom fighters: The role of pop fandom activism in fundraising for Myanmar’s revolution delves into the influential role...

Governance in exile: Examining the National Unity Government’s digital services efforts in Myanmar

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Governance in exile: Examining the National Unity Government’s digital services efforts in Myanmar analyzes the challenges in implementing digital services...

Support Rohingya students pursuing higher education at Parami University

Parami University's Breaking Barriers campaign aims to support 12 Rohingya students at Parami University who are determined to change their...

Ek Khaale Exhibition at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Please join us for an exhibition of Ek Khaale - Once Upon A Time at Exhibition Hall at BRAC University...

Pillar of Human Rights Wisdom

The Pyin-Nya-Man-Daing (PNMD) Consortium, which translates to Pillar of Wisdom in English, was established to ensure continued access to education...

Invisible Yet Invincible: Narratives of Women Fighting Dictatorship in Burma/Myanmar – read the book now

One of the most-if not the most-remarkable trademarks of Burma/Myanmar’s Spring Revolution against the 2021 coup d’etat in Myanmar has...

Myanmar Emerging Leaders: 2025 Policy and Leadership Workshop

The University of British Columbia’s Myanmar Initiative and Chiang Mai University’s School of Public Policy is holding the Myanmar Emerging...

Ideas in Motion: Myanmar Networking

Location: IBIS Styles, Chiang Mai.Date: July 10th &11th 2025Time: 5 – 5.25 pm This event is part of K4DM’s annual Knowledge Marketplace. Learn...

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...

WPS in Practice: An Exercise in Inclusive Peacebuilding

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WPS in Practice: An Exercise in Inclusive Peacebuilding - Women Peace and Security Agenda (UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions) Location: IBIS...

Four years after: Surveying post-coup perceptions and lived experiences in Myanmar

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Four years after: Surveying post-coup perceptions and lived experiences in Myanmar looks at attitudes toward federal democracy, public administration, and...

Digital resistance: Understanding and strengthening online activism in Myanmar

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Digital resistance: Understanding and strengthening online activism in Myanmar looks at the role of digital platforms in sustaining the Spring...

Seeing fakes: Assessing digital literacy and misinformation resistance in Myanmar

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Seeing fakes: Assessing digital literacy and misinformation resistance in Myanmar looks at how diverse populations in Myanmar interpret, verify, and...

Social overload: Social media use and mental health in Myanmar

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Social overload: Social media use and mental health in Myanmar by the Calm Lab team looks at how excessive use...

Voices amid strife: Rohingya perceptions of the Arakan Army, war in Rakhine, and justice in Myanmar

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Voices amid strife: Rohingya Perceptions of the Arakan Army, war in Rakhine, and justice in Myanmar looks at how the...

Targeted identities: Cyberbullying and online harassment of LGBTQ individuals in Myanmar

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Targeted identities: Cyberbullying and online harassment of LGBTQ individuals in Myanmar looks at the intersection of social media use and...

Six new publications on the intersection of digital and political issues in Myanmar

Written by the SecDev Foundation The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative continues to publish exciting research exploring the intersection...

Teaching Gender and Language using Content-based Instruction

Location: IBIS Styles, Chiang Mai.Date: July 11th 2025Time: 5.30 - 7pmOrganiser: Mote Oo Education This event is part of K4DM's...

Freedom of Expression and Civil Liberties in Myanmar: Academic Freedom and Human Rights Education in Crisis

The Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Center for Law and Democracy and...

Future Democratic Myanmar and Human Rights

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Future Democratic Myanmar and Human Rightsအနာဂတ် ဒီမိုကရက်တစ်မြန်မာနိုင်ငံနှင့် လူ့အခွင့်အရေး Foreign Correspondents Club of ThailandMonday, July 7th 20255:30 to 7:30 pmManeeya Center518/5...

Supporting policy research in post-coup Myanmar

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Written by the SecDev Foundation The Myanmar military’s March 2021 coup and subsequent crackdown spawned headlines around the world focused...

2025 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Myanmar Initiative, the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto and the York Centre...

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...

Fight for survival: Independent media under dictatorship in Rakhine and Kachin States

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Fight for survival: Independent media under dictatorship in Myanmar's Rakhine and Kachin States (Media Desk) looks at media outlets in Rakhine...

Debunking myths: Counter-narratives in the fight against gender-based violence in Myanmar

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Debunking myths: Counter-narratives in the fight against gender-based violence in Myanmar (Hsu Myat Yadanar Thein, Than Tun, Yay Chann) looks at...

Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before

Photo by Pyae Sone Htun via Unsplash By Nyi Nyi Kyaw, Marie Curie Research Fellow in the School of Sociology,...

Research Impact: Empowering voices, transforming lives: How K4DM is reshaping Myanmar’s future

In Myanmar's evolving political landscape , the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) Initiative - supported by IDRC and Global affairs...

How some British Columbians are helping those impacted by Myanmar’s civil unrest (CBC News)

In a report by Janella Hamilton on CBC Vancouver News (CBC News), British Columbians share how they are helping those...

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...

Breaking Barriers: Support Rohingya Students Pursuing Higher Education

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is supporting Parami University’s efforts to invest in sustainable education for 12 Rohingya...

Knowledge for the excluded

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An inclusive Myanmar must include all voices. One voice is from the Rohingya, who have faced persecution for many years....

Webinar: Reorienting Canada’s Strategy on Myanmar

Join the Myanmar Policy and Community Knowledge (MyPACK) Hub to discuss their report “Reorienting Canada’s Strategy on Myanmar.” Canada has...

Militarized Masculinity: Gender Narratives among Armed Resistance Groups in Myanmar

Militarized Masculinity: Gender Narratives among Armed Resistance Groups in Myanmar (Kyal Sin Thukha and Zin Mar Phyo) investigates the evolving gender...

Not your body, not your business: Decoding Efforts to Address Non-Consensual Pornography in Myanmar’s Digital Space

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Not Your Body, Not Your Business (Maung Lwan-Wai, Bhone Maung, Yin Maung, and Zee Pe) examines the challenges faced by...

Finie la magie : sagesse traditionnelle et résilience climatique

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Les chercheuses et chercheurs de l’initiative K4DM seront à la Conférence sur le développement global (CDG) pour présenter leurs recherches...

Two new publications on gender issues in Myanmar: Non-consensual pornography and militarized masculinity

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing two new studies that explore critical gender issues in Myanmar. “Not...

No More Magic: Traditional Wisdom and Climate Resilience

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K4DM scholars will be at the Global Development Conference (GDC) to present their research on climate change impacts in communities...

Cyber scam farms in Myanmar: Call for research proposals

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is seeking researchers or research teams in Myanmar and the diaspora to submit...

UBC Myanmar Discussion Series: Forging the Nation by SiuSue Mark

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The UBC Myanmar Initiative is delighted to invite you to an online book talk with author SiuSue Mark. This webinar is...

Reflecting on Myanmar-India P2P Dialogues: Bridging Gaps and Building Understanding

The recent Myanmar-India People-to-People (P2P) Dialogues, organized by the Borders & Broader Conversations Initiative (BBCi) with support from the Union...

Two papers published: Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine and forced displacement of Chin refugees

As part of its ongoing series of research papers exploring Myanmar's post-coup digital landscape, the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM)...

Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine: Exploring digital careers emerging in Myanmar’s Rakhine community in response to COVID-19 and the military coup

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Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine examines the rise of the digital economy among young entrepreneurs dealing with the economic dislocations...

Forced displacement: Post-coup issues and challenges for Myanmar’s Chin people in Mizoram

Forced displacement provides a detailed examination of the experiences of Chin refugees who fled to the Indian border following the...

Voices of Resilience

Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is home to almost a million refugees and is the world’s largest and densely populated refugee...

Unofficial diplomacy: uOttawa researcher explores new paths to conflict resolution

According to the United Nations, we are currently experiencing the highest number of violent and political conflicts since World War...

“Myanmar’s Spring Revolution: Navigating the depths of information warfare” Opinion piece by Nyi Nyi Kyaw in Myanmar Now

Nyi Nyi Kyaw, an IDRC research chair on forced displacement in Southeast Asia, has published opinion article "Myanmar’s Spring Revolution:...

Four papers published on Myanmar’s challenges with digital education

Online education in Myanmar emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and was cemented as a reality for many post-secondary students following...

Access to digital education: the final hope for education of young people in Myanmar

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Access to digital education looks at how disparities in online education access flowing from the Covid-19 pandemic and the military...

Chin State’s e-learning crossroads: can digital technology solve post-coup education gaps?

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Chin State’s e-learning crossroads reveals the crucial role of digital technology in providing education access despite ongoing political unrest. The...

Education gap online: Myanmar’s higher education gap moves to the digital space

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Education gap online examines the challenges faced by Myanmar students engaging in online higher education, highlighting disparities both physical (electricity,...

Unlocked and exposed: the impacts of digital security measures on classroom communication in online learning environments

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Unlocked and exposed looks at digital security concerns and how they impact the quality of online classroom communication. How can...

Policy Seminar: New Potential Canadian Policy Engagements on Myanmar in 2024

The School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University will host a policy seminar by Napas Thein on "New Potential Canadian...

2024 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop

This empowering workshop is fostering the next generation of scholars and leaders from Myanmar, offering unique opportunities for learning, networking,...

Lessons for International Peace Support and Effective Peacebuilding in Myanmar

Lessons for International Peace Support and Effective Peacebuilding in Myanmar Event Date: May 28, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:30amLocation: FSS 5028, 120 University Private,...

The Call of Home: Rediscovering my Roots on the Indo-Myanmar Border

The Call of Home: Rediscovering my Roots on the Indo-Myanmar Border By Saktum Wonti, Canada-IDRC Myanmar Research Fellow First published...

Myanmar-Australia 2024 visiting fellowship recipients announced

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The Myanmar-Australia Fellowship Program is excited to announce its two successful visiting fellowship recipients for 2024: Dr Phyu Phyu Thin...

Crisis under the coup: Gender-based discrimination, violence and sexual harassment against Myanmar women media professionals

Crisis under the Coup explores gender-based violence against women working in the media

Policing mobile money: Digital financial repression in post-coup Myanmar

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Policing Mobile Money studies how the regime’s regulation of online financial systems impacts users and feeds into surveillance and repression.

Dangerous channels: Misinformation and hate speech on Telegram in post-coup Myanmar

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Dangerous Channels, led by Intellectum Research, explores how online misinformation and hate speech distort Myanmar’s social and political landscape. (January...

The Sarah M. Bekker Burma Essay Prize

The Burma Studies Foundation announces the Sarah M. Bekker Burma Essay Prize for 2024. The prize of US$500 is awarded for the best academic essay of no more than 10,000 words, including notes and bibliography, on a subject dealing with Burma/Myanmar.

Panel Discussion: The Role of Media Portraying Women, Peace and Security Issues in Myanmar

Join GenderLab for the 3rd talk "The Role of Media Portraying Women, Peace and Security Issues in Myanmar" in second...

Exploring the Relevance of ASEAN Women, Peace, and Security Framework for Myanmar

GenderLab would like to extend our invitation to the second talk titled "Exploring the Relevance of ASEAN Women, Peace, and Security...

Invitation: Online Course on Freedom of Expression in Myanmar

Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) invites you to join our online course, Freedom of Expression: International Law and the...

UBC Myanmar Research Grant – Call for Research Proposals, March 2024

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Myanmar Initiative is pleased to announce the UBC Myanmar Research Grant. We invite research...

Putting Women Up: Gender Equality and Politics in Myanmar

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For the duration of Myanmar’s experiment with electoral democracy, why did some women run for political office, and not others?...

Webinar: Global WPS framework and potential application for Myanmar context

First talk of the Second GenderLab Talk Series on “Challenges and Triumphs in Myanmar’s Women, Peace, and Security Process” hosted...

Second GenderLab Talk Series on “Challenges and Triumphs in Myanmar’s Women, Peace, and Security Process”

The following four areas are to be covered under the second GenderLab Talk Series on “Challenges and Triumphs in Myanmar’s...

2024 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop – Call for Participation

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Myanmar Initiative is delighted to invite applications for the 2024 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and...

Myanmar-Australia Visiting Fellowship Program 2024 – Call for expressions of interest

Call for expressions of interest for a fully funded one-month research fellowship in Australia for a Myanmar academic or researcher...

Visionaries shaping a new Myanmar

Three young fellows supported by IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar are tackling crucial issues in women’s rights, economic empowerment, and climate change through their research and advocacy endeavours.

Research in Action: Journey from Myanmar to Canada to advocate for rights and democracy

John Jonaid is a Rohingya whose journey as a refugee through India, China, and Indonesia fueled his appreciation for diversity...

Call for small research proposals – Myanmar’s current issues in the “digital space”

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM)-Phase-II Initiative run program invites researchers in Myanmar and the diaspora to submit proposals for research projects on issues of importance to the many social, political and economic challenges facing Myanmar and its citizens. We are particularly interested in research making use of digital tools (online surveys, online focus groups, etc) as well as research at the intersection of digital technology and current policy affairs (see more on topics below).

7th 3C Forum: Inclusive Higher Education for Refugees

7th 3C Forum: Inclusive Higher Education for Refugees co-organised by Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR), the Centre for Asia Pacific...

Drawing from the Past: Supporting Future Peace in Myanmar

Dialogue event in Bangkok, November 29, 2023. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and...

A conversation on Climate Change Crisis in Myanmar

In the midst of numerous crises, Myanmar faces a series of significant and complex challenges. According to the World Wildlife...

Resilience Through The Lens – Photo Exhibition at Knowledge Marketplace 2023

Resilience Through The Lens is a photo exhibit being held as part of The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative's KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Chiang Mai 2023: Exchanging Ideas for a Democratic Myanmar. which will be held on Friday, December 1st – Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, at Ang Kaew Villa, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai.

Empowering Myanmar’s Youth: The Potential of Online Higher Education

In a blogpost for NORRAG (Network for international policies and cooperation in education and training) the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar initiative's Edgard Rodriguez discusses the potential of online higher education to empower disadvantaged populations, with a focus on Myanmar’s displaced youth.

The 2023 Knowledge Marketplace: exchanging ideas to tackle crises in Myanmar

Knowledge grows stronger when it is shared. With this maxim in mind, the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar initiative, supported by IDRC and Global Affairs Canada, will bring together experts and other stakeholders for a three-day exchange of ideas for a more democratic future in Myanmar.

Exploring Activism In Myanmar

We are excited to invite you to a special seminar jointly organized by the UBC Myanmar Initiative, the Center for...

Challenges in Researching Local Administrative Structures in Post-coup Myanmar

We are excited to announce our next event in the 2023 Seminar Series, titled "𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬...

NGOs Mediating Peace – Book Launch at the Knowledge Marketplace 2023

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NGOs Mediating Peace: Promoting Inclusion in Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Negotiations. This book is being launched as part pf the K4DM Knowledge...

A country with many histories: Myanmar’s diverse geographies of war and everyday life

𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲We are excited to announce our 3rd event...

Gender Analysis Research Skills Training – Opening and Orientation session

Orientation session for the Gender Analysis Research Skills Training course be held every Tuesday for the next 10 weeks. Topic: Gender...

Panel Discussion on Labour Politics in Post-Coup Myanmar

IHRDG Seminar Series #2: Panel Discussion on Labour Politics in Post-Coup Myanmar The second event in the Institute of Human...

Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop – Call for Participation

Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop Call for Participation The University of British Columbia, in partnership with the Canadian...

Defending Democracy? International Donor Spending in Myanmar

“Defending Democracy? International Donor Spending in Myanmar” is a briefing on international donor spending produced by the Myanmar Centre for...

Exploring Ethnic Education Initiatives: Briefing and Updates

As part of the seminar series on post-coup higher education landscape, Spring University Myanmar (SUM) will be organising a panel...

Capacity Assessment Findings of Feminist Movement in Myanmar

GenderLab Talk Series: Capacity Assessment Findings of Feminist Movement in Myanmar Greeting from our GenderLab Talk program again! We would...

Revisiting the Polity: Making and Remaking of the Rohingya Identity in Myanmar

One of the schools of Spring University Myanmar, the Institute of Human Rights and Democratic Governance (IHRDG), is hosting a...

Civically Engaged Higher Education: A Force of Resilience Under Military Rule in Burma

Webinar: Civically Engaged Higher Education: A Force of Resilience Under Military Rule in BurmaDate: July 6, 2023Time: US Eastern 9:00...

IDRC Research Chair on Forced Displacement – Nyi Nyi Kyaw

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Nyi Nyi Kyaw is IDRC's Research Chair on Forced Displacement at The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development...

IDRC Research Chair on Forced Displacement – Paula Banerjee

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Professor Banerjee is IDRC's Research Chair on Forced Displacement at the Asian Institute of Technology’s Gender and Development Studies (GDS)...

Canada’s Leadership Role in Ending the Rohingya Crisis

K4DM fellows, Javet Ealom from University of Toronto and John Jonaid of the Parliamentary Center, will be in the 19th...

Call for Papers – Rebuilding Prospects for Peace in Post-Coup Myanmar

Call for Papers | Rebuilding Prospects for Peace: Gender, Civil Society and Informal Peace Spaces in Post-Coup Myanmar. Ottawa Dialogue

Invitation: Open Course on Freedom of Expression in Myanmar

The Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) invites you to join our online course, Freedom of Expression: International Law and the Practice in Myanmar.

Women’s agency in armed struggles in Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

Aye Lei Tun, a McMaster University doctoral candidate and K4DM-University of British Columbia Myanmar Initiative Fellow will be presenting her research at...

Extended deadline: SHAPE-SEA research grants programme

Extended Call! Research Grants Programme 2023. SHAPE-SEA Programme Phase Two seeks to leverage on our achievements and our vision to build a culture of human rights and peace in Southeast Asia.

GenderLab Talk Series #2: Advancing Gender Equality in Federalism

GenderLab Talk Series #2: Advancing Gender Equality in Federalism Dr. Marcus Brand 11th May 2023 (Thursday) 3:30 to 5:00PM MM time

GenderLab Talk Series – Dialogue Session: Principles of Democracy and Federalism

GenderLab Talk Series #1 - Dialogue Session: Principles of Democracy and Federalism AIT

GenderLab Talk Series #1: Principles of Democracy and Federalism

GenderLab Talk Series #1: Principles of Democracy and Federalism AIT

Gender and federalism in Myanmar – GenderLab Talk Series

Gender and federalism in Myanmar GenderLab Talk Series hosted by Gender and Development Studies(GDS) Program @ AIT

Research Skills – Introductory Skills for Social Researchers

Research Skills is a course for adult learners. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills required for undertaking a social research project. It is particularly suitable for post-secondary and tertiary-level students who want an introduction to basic research skills and concepts. Each chapter in Research Skills provides clear explanations, exercises to check comprehension and frequent opportunities to use the skills in practical activities.

MA Scholarships – Forced Displacement in Southeast Asia. Apply now.

The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD), Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University, is inviting applications...

Canadian-Myanmar Research Fellowship Program AY 2023-2024

The School of Public Policy (CMU-SPP) at Chiang Mai University in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) provides...

Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowship. Gender and Development Studies at AIT

Canada- Myanmar IDRC Fellowship(short-term and long-term)Scholarship for Certificate / One-year master’s ProgramForGender and Development Studies Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowship is funded...

Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Women are crucial to Myanmar’s peace in advocating for women’s protection and inter-ethnic cooperation in the country. Photo by Pyae...

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Myanmar Studies – University of British Columbia

The Institute of Asian Research in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia...

Call for small research proposals – Myanmar’s current issues in the “digital space”

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) program invites researchers in Myanmar and the diaspora to submit proposals for research projects on issues of importance to the many social, political and economic challenges facing Myanmar and its citizens. We are particularly interested in research making use of digital tools (online surveys, online focus groups, etc) as well as research at the intersection of digital technology and current policy affairs (see more on topics below).

Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowship – For Gender and Development Studies at AIT

Canada- Myanmar IDRC Fellowship For Gender and Development Studies at AIT Scholarship for Certificate / One-year master’s Program - (short-term...

Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

IDRC Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive MyanmarNovember 23, 2022 Article from IDRC webpage (version française) Four...

Full Agenda for the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE Bangkok 2022

K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022Exchanging Ideas for a Democratic Myanmar FULL AGENDA Fri 25th Day 1 Sat 26th Day...

Call for Papers – 2023 Myanmar Update – From Coup to Revolution

(Photo credit: Phoe Thar) Event details Proposal Deadline: Fri, 16 Dec 2022, 5pm Event Location: The Australian National University Academic...

Roundtable Discussion: “Thought leadership to advance knowledge for Myanmar: What should come next?”

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Friday 25th November, 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Join us for a Roundtable Discussion: “Thought leadership to advance knowledge for Myanmar: What...

Through Eyes of Leadership: Women of Shan State

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Tuesday, Nov 22 – Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 THROUGH EYES OF LEADERSHIP: WOMEN OF SHAN STATEK4DM Photo Exhibition at the...

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar initiative nurtures a new generation of young actors to promote inclusion, gender equality, respect for diversity, and prosperity for all in Myanmar.

Following the February 2021 overthrow of Myanmar’s democratically elected government by the military, support continues for evidence-based public policy to achieve gender equality within a federal and inclusive democratic future.

Website : Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar Initiative

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