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

Friday 25th November, 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Join us for a Roundtable Discussion: “Thought leadership to advance knowledge for Myanmar: What should come next?” [BACC 5th Floor, Room 501]. Moderator: Dr. Edgard Rodriguez (Myanmar Lead – IDRC – Delhi)

This event is taking place as part of the opening of the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022: Exchanging Ideas for a Democratic Myanmar, which will be held on Friday, Nov 25 – Sunday, Dec 4, 2022, at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

Over the last decade, Myanmar’s transition to democracy has faced multiple milestones and challenges. The turbulence unleashed by COVID-19 and then the coup has undoubtedly introduced new risks in the transition to a future democratic state.

A recent article in the New Mandala Post calls for, “the next generation of Myanmar scholars, whatever their backgrounds or ambitions, … to support knowledge creation throughout this time of fear, change and hardship and beyond.” Boosting investment in knowledge production and the use of locally-grounded social science research in Myanmar remains a critical element for a sustainable democratic transition. Leaders and scholars in social science research can assist local policy processes by asking the relevant policy questions, and by undertaking rigorous research and analyses to provide the evidence needed for public policy decision-making. Building a functional knowledge ecosystem is a major challenge for social science researchers themselves and for policy makers, not only in Myanmar but across the developing world. The roundtable will discuss from different perspectives from universities and civil society about what needs to be done to keep supporting knowledge that would prepare Myanmar people in their search for democratic governance after 2023.

For further information about the agenda & attending events please contact: myanmar@idrc.ca
To register for this event please fill out the following REGISTRATION FORM

MODERATOR

Edgard Rodriguez leads the Knowledge for Democracy – Myanmar Initiative since 2017. He is a Senior Program Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in different aspects of international development, mostly in Asia and Latin America. He is skilled in Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building for Research. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) on Development and Labour Economics from University of Toronto. 

Venue

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC)

Website: bacc.or.th
Address: 939 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

BACC_logo

Full schedule for November 25th LAUNCH of the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022.

Venue: BACC 5th floor ( Hall Area, Room 501, Curved walls). 1pm – 8pm [OPEN TO PUBLIC]

  • Opening Reception. Beverages & Light snack available & Burmese music (background) [1:00pm – 2:00pm]
  • Welcome Remarks. Edgard Rodriguez (IDRC) & Jason Tulk (GAC – Canadian embassy) [2:00pm – 2:15pm, BACC 5th Floor, Room 501]
  • Book Launch: “Winning by Process”. Moderator: Prof. Kai Ostwald (UBC) (TBC), Speaker: Jacques Bertrand (co-author)[2:15pm – 3:45pm, BACC 5th Floor, Room 501]
  • Roundtable Discussion: “Thought leadership to advance knowledge for Myanmar: What should come next?” [4:00 – 5:30pm, BACC 5th Floor, Room 501]
  • Opening of Photo Exhibit “Through Eyes of Leadership: Women of Shan State” / “Ask the photographer” [5:30pm-6:00pm, Hall Area, outside Room 501]
  • Open Photo Exhibit & Networking – Tea break & background Burmese music [Until 8pm]
Copyright: K4DM/IDRC, Design by: Asia Research News
K4DM Knowledge Marketplace
 Copyright: K4DM/IDRC, Design by: Asia Research News

For further information about the agenda & attending events please contact: myanmar@idrc.ca
To register for this event please fill out the following REGISTRATION FORM

More from the K4DM Knowledge Marketplace

Tags: