26 January 2023 — for immediate release Myanmar: Note on the 2021 Amendment to the Counter-Terrorism Law The Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) is today releasing a brief Note on a […]
The number of women parliamentarians in Myanmar increased during the last decade of democratization before the February 2021 coup d’état yet remained extremely low at about 15% of parliament in […]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:Young Leaders For Mynamar’s Inclusive Democratic Future Canada Fellowship 2023 Call for applications on Parliamentary Centre website Background To encourage and enable the participation of Rohingya in advancing reconciliation […]
Canada- Myanmar IDRC Fellowship For Gender and Development Studies at AIT Scholarship for Certificate / One-year master’s Program – (short-term and long-term) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) See […]
Information resources related to Myanmar from IIRR (International Institute of Rural Reconstruction) BROCHURES Barbon, W. J., Myae, C., Su, M. N., & Gonsalves, J. F. (2020). Nurturing adaptation capacities in […]
Together with our development partners, we build on the unique assets and strengths of the rural people. We focus on learning what works for them through research, action, sharing, and […]
Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive MyanmarNovember 23, 2022 Article from IDRC webpage (version française) Four years of online training, fellowships and support for research on digital […]
K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022Exchanging Ideas for a Democratic Myanmar Friday, Nov 25 – Sunday, Dec 4, 2022, at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). The marketplace is an […]
Event details Proposal Deadline: Fri, 16 Dec 2022, 5pm Event Location: The Australian National University Academic area: Myanmar Research Centre Call for Papers – 2023 Myanmar Update – From Coup […]
Fellowships, training and communications activities will combine to support a community of gender and democratic justice scholars, researchers and activists, supported by Myanmar’s Gender Equality Network. The Gender and Development […]
The Asian University for Women, Bangladesh and India’s Institute for Chin Affairs at Mizoram University and Highland Institute are creating fellowships to support approximately 20 displaced Myanmar scholars from three […]
The University of British Colombia, Canada will provide online graduate training to Myanmar online educators in public policy, by adapting key elements of its Masters’ in Public Policy and Global […]
This research fellowships at Chiang Mai University, Thailand will reinforce the capacity for public-policy research and advocacy among Myanmar nationals in the diaspora. The goal is to enable Myanmar change […]
Two Canadian organizations will support emerging researchers from ethnic Myanmar communities to strengthen their capacity for research and advocacy using digital tools safely and focusing on issues such as misinformation, […]
More than 100 displaced Myanmar scholars, policymakers, think tanks researchers, Rohingya leaders and civil society members will access in-depth training, internship programs and research support to share, learn and develop […]
The Asian Institute at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy will support greater voices for Myanmar democracy online. This project supports the expansion of […]
First formed in 2012, the Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) is a non-profit, charitable organization registered under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3) in the United States of America. […]
Asian University for Women is the first of its kind: an independent, regional institution dedicated to excellence, women’s education and leadership development – global in outlook, but rooted in the […]
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. […]
CLD has today released an Outline of the key elements that should be contained in any democratic legal framework which governs freedom of expression. The goal is to provide guidance to civil society and other interested stakeholders in Myanmar on how to create a framework which is consistent with international standards.
Vision The Centre for Law and Democracy believes in a world in which robust respect for all human rights underpins strong participatory democracy at all levels of governance – local, […]
Wednesday 30th November, 5pm-6:30pm. Join us for the book launch of “Myanmar After the Coup: Resistance, Resilience & Re-invention” (TWAI, 2022) edited by Giuseppe Gabusi and Raimondo Neironi at the […]
SecDev Foundation is hosting two Digital Research sessions at the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022: Exchanging of ideas for a Democratic Myanmar, which will be held on Friday, Nov […]
Tea Circle is hosting two sessions at the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022. 1. Retrospective on the use of blogs to open virtual civic Venues 2. Writing Workshop – Blog/Social Media
Friday 25th November, 2:15pm – 3:45pm. Join us for the book launch of “Winning by Process: The State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar” (Cornell University Press, 2022) co-authored […]
Tuesday, Nov 22 – Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 THROUGH EYES OF LEADERSHIP: WOMEN OF SHAN STATEK4DM Photo Exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) This exhibition “Through Eyes […]
Friday, September 9, 2022, 3:30PM – 5:00PM Join us for the book launch of “Winning by Process: The State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar” (Cornell University Press, 2022) […]
A team of young researchers, publishing anonymously, carried out a series of focus group discussions and key informant interviews in Aug-Oct 2021, to understand youth conceptions of ‘freedom of expression’ […]
Analyze women’s pathways to participation across multiple levels of governance: national parliament, political parties, and social movements; state/division parliaments, government offices; and district, township, and village groups. This program studies […]
Following an in-depth needs assessment of eight think tanks performed in December 2017, a highly customized capacity development program will be created. This will include working directly with think tank […]
We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. We are determined to do things differently and put […]
The U Thant House Trust is a registered Myanmar non-governmental organization set up in 2012 by the family of U Thant. The Trust has been the official caretaker of the […]
The SecDev Foundation is a Canadian-based think-do tank that wants better digital futures for all. We operate globally — with civil society networks, industry and governments — to help communities […]
The Renaissance Institute (RI) is a policy institute in Myanmar that focuses on assisting the economic reform of Myanmar. The Renaissance Institute (RI) is dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive […]
Since our founding in 2017, we have advocated for change within and around higher education through a variety of initiatives and programs. We aim to provide students and learners from […]
A nonprofit organization with the vision of promotion the right to information and education – an imperative to get each and every citizen engaged in Myanmar’s transition towards the future […]
Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) is a five-year partnership that nurtures a new generation of young actors to promote inclusion, gender equality, respect for diversity, and prosperity for all in […]
We define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular support. We lead international development, humanitarian, […]
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Another Development – AD is a local non-profit think-tank. AD was set up to be part of the solution to the problems and conflicts prevailing in Myanmar by advocating effective public policy change. […]
The Parliamentary Centre is one of Canada’s most experienced non-partisan non-governmental organizations dedicated to supporting inclusive and accountable democratic institutions. We are Canada’s Global Leader for Democracy. Website : Parliamentary […]
The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles — a global center for arts, technology and international business. It is home to the […]
Vietnam faces a disconnect between its educational priorities and the demand for skilled employees. While Vietnamese students perform well on standard academic tests, employers consistently report that students lack the […]
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive […]
Myanmar Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) was founded in 2015 to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, building movement for the effective implementation of the new sustainable Development Goals in Myanmar, especially […]
The Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) is a non-profit institute based in Yangon, Myanmar. We work in collaboration with government, communities, local CSOs/NGOs, international organizations, and technical specialists to […]
The University of Mandalay (UM) is the second largest university in Myanmar, and a partner institution of the AUN network. The paramount aim of UM is to strive towards the […]
Chiang Mai University (CMU) was founded in January 1964, under a Royal Charter granted by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. CMU is the first provincial university in Thailand, based on […]
Founded in 2008, the Sentinel Project is a Canadian non-profit organization that assists communities threatened by mass atrocities worldwide through direct cooperation with the people in harm’s way and the […]
Smile Education and Development Foundation (SEDF) is a Burmese organisation dedicated to eliminating poverty and unjust living conditions, and to developing responsible and productive citizens. SEDF uses education as a catalyst for […]
We are a diverse and inclusive network of more than 130 civil society organisations, national and international NGOs, and Technical Resource Persons working to bring about gender equality and the […]
McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from over 150 countries, our […]
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 […]
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and transforms […]
Yangon Heritage Trust advocates for heritage protection, develops clear and sustainable policy options, promotes the proper conservation of Yangon’s rich urban heritage within a cohesive planning process, engages with government, […]
Pandita was founded by young local activists who participated in the harsh struggle for democracy and human rights during the rules of military dictatorship. We have come together to create […]
Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland (ALARM) is an established, active, independent and a not-for-profit local non-governmental organization devoted to catalyzing the democratic transition and sustainable development of Myanmar through mainstreaming […]
The Yangon University of Economics is a State University which is under the Department of Higher Education (Yangon Region, Myanmar), Ministry of Education. The University was established as a professional […]
Established in 2009, Ottawa Dialogue is a university-based organization that brings together research and action in the field of dialogue and mediation. Guided by the needs of the parties in […]
The Myanmar Institute for Peace and Security (MIPS) is a non-governmental, non-partisan “think-and-do-tank” providing principal stakeholders with the insight needed to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the ongoing peace […]
CESD undertakes public policy research across the following areas: Food security Migration Research systems and higher education CESD was also the coordinator of the Leading Authority overseeing the Myanmar Extractive Industries Transparency […]
The Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies (CDES) is an independent think tank and study centre founded in 2012 to generate ideas on democracy, human rights and federalism as an effective vehicle […]
The Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organization that supports high quality, policy-oriented, social science research in developing and transition countries to promote better lives. It supports researchers with […]
We believe that well designed and effectively implemented public policy increases prosperity and improves the lives of people in the world’s poorest countries. But for policy change to achieve real […]
This podcast delves into issues of decentralization and democracy in Myanmar, a country with the world’s longest running ethnic conflicts and a military coup in 2021 while suffering from the […]
This project will support training and mentoring for emerging professionals, mostly women, who have worked in government and/or non-governmental organizations, are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree on public […]
This project will support training and mentoring for emerging professionals, mostly women, who have worked in government and/or non-governmental organizations, are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree on public […]
This project will support training and mentoring for emerging professionals, mostly women, who have worked in government and/or non-governmental organizations, are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree on public […]
This project will support training and mentoring for emerging professionals, mostly women, who have worked in government and/or non-governmental organizations, are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree on public […]
This project will support training and mentoring for emerging professionals, mostly women, who have worked in government and/or non-governmental organizations, are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree on public […]
This project will contribute to strengthening parliamentary research capacity in the Shan state, one of the largest and most diverse states in Myanmar. Parliamentary research support to elected members aims […]
This project will contribute data and informed opinion to help shape Myanmar and enhance global understanding of how citizens are using the digital world and digital tools in their quest […]
This project focuses on capacity development for individuals in subnational governments and civil society. Myanmar is experiencing a transition every bit as profound as Vietnam’s 1990s transition from central planning […]
This project will examine the factors that affect the delivery of public services (education, health, and security) in five ethnic minority states in Myanmar (Kayin, Kachin, Magway, Rakhine, and Chin), […]
The main thrust of this project is to bring gender considerations into the discussion and preparation of budgets in Myanmar. The project plans to work with the upper and lower […]
This project will use a participatory, community-level approach to examine women’s economic and political empowerment in seven ethnic communities in Shan State (Danu, Intha, and Pa-O in southern Shan State […]
As part of a global initiative to counteract misinformation – a key problem in Myanmar’s emerging democracy, this project aims to: Deploy misinformation countermeasures in collaboration with local partners, while […]
The 2021 Annual Peace and Security Review will continue to set the bar for a locally led, open data gathering and analysis to enable policymakers, negotiators, national and international stakeholders […]
This project supports capacity development as an extension to K4DM’s ongoing training, mentorship, and core funding support to think tanks in Myanmar. Informed by learning from the K4DM mid-term evaluation, […]
This project builds on the success of the partnership between the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Yangon University of Economics (YUE). The project will include a three-week summer […]
This scoping project examines a system-wide landscape of the social sciences research, using the “Doing Research Assessment” to understand, map and assess structural barriers and opportunities to strengthening policy relevant […]
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic and Social Development, and the Centre for Development and Ethnic […]
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic and Social Development, and the Centre for Development and Ethnic […]
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic and Social Development, and the Centre for Development and Ethnic […]
Through design and delivery of training-of-trainers exercises, the Gender Equality Network (with support from AIT) strengthens gender-analysis capacities in research and with emerging leaders within public service. The trainings focus […]
We’re one of the top 100 universities in the world. Building on our rich history, we’re an innovative education and research community committed to discovery and improving the world around […]
Enlightened Myanmar Research Foundation (EMReF) is an independent non-profit research institution working for development of evidence based policy making and revitalization of independent research culture in Myanmar. EMReF is an […]
Pwing Phyu Aung;Yi Yi Win;Khin Thandar Hlaing;Nay Nay AungDepartment of Economics, Yangon University of Economics In developing countries, governmental and non-governmental organizations have introduced credit programs targeted at lower income […]
Gender in Myanmar Gender inclusion concerns have been widespread among organizations working for Myanmar’s humanitarian and social development after cyclone Nargis hit the country in 2008. The number of women’s […]
Khin Thida Nyein; Thida Htay; May Zin Oo; Khin Mar Cho Department of Economics, Yangon University of Economics The gender gap in educational attainment Education is very important for all […]
February 13, 2020 News from IDRC website May Sabe Phyu has won an N-Peace Award from the United Nations Development Program. Founded in 2010, N-Peace awards recognize women from Afghanistan, […]
In the spirit of advancing women’s participation in politics in Myanmar EMReF seeks to generate evidence on political parties’ recruitment and selection methods for women. By highlighting socio-cultural norms and […]
This podcast looks at the challenges faced by women and men in Myanmar, a country with the world’s longest running ethnic conflicts and a military coup in 2021. The experts […]
Aung Ko; Myo Win Tin; Ei Ei Phyoe; Benjamn Thulayphaw; Zin Zin Moe Nyo Department of Economics, Yangon University of Economics There were 1.2 billion youth between the ages of […]
Tea Circle is a forum for new perspectives on Myanmar, highlighting analysis, research, opinions, book reviews, multi-media presentations and other types of submissions from a global community of contributors. Read […]
The report series seeks to enhance Myanmar’s knowledge development and promote academic dialogue within South East Asia.Published by International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC), Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar Program (K4DM) and […]
Knowledge for Democracy – Myanmar (K4DM) InitiativeAnnual Report (April 2020 – March 2021) Click for full report Undoubtedly, 2020 was a year of significant change for all. After four years […]
Many hurdles remain to achieve gender equality in Myanmar politics and society at large. Research supported by Canada’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar Initiative is identifying opportunities to close the gap.