As part of its ongoing series of research papers exploring Myanmar’s post-coup digital landscape, the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing two new studies that analyze some of the multifaceted challenges facing Myanmar today:
Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine: Exploring digital careers emerging in Myanmar’s Rakhine community in response to COVID-19 and the military coup
(Myat Thiri Bo) looks at digital security concerns and how they impact the quality of online classroom communication. How can alternative education providers respond to online classrooms where surveillance and oppression are constant concerns?
Forced Displacement: Post-coup issues and challenges for Myanmar’s Chin people in Mizoram
(Min Thang) provides a detailed examination of the experiences of Chin refugees who fled to the Indian border following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. The study focuses on the real-life experiences and stories of Chin refugees in Mizoram, India. It highlights the resilience of the Chin refugees as they navigate their difficult circumstances. Despite facing significant challenges, including limited resources and opportunities, the refugees continue to adapt and survive. The paper sheds light on the complex realities of forced displacement and offers valuable insights into the survival strategies employed by refugees during their migration and settlement in a new land.
These research studies are part of the small grants project under IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) program, which supports emerging scholars in Myanmar. To date, seven out of a planned 24 papers have been published, offering insights into Myanmar’s pressing issues, including digital repression and resilience, digital economy, forced displacement and gender dynamics. Up next: two papers focusing on gender as a battleground in the wake of the coup will soon be released.