• 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 the upcoming Australia National University’s Myanmar Update. The research will be […]
  • Canadian Council on Southeast Asian Studies (CCSEAS) 2023 Conference
    Canadian Council on Southeast Asian Studies (CCSEAS) 2023 Conference12 – 14 October 2023 Université Laval, Québec, Canada Southeast Asia is a fertile area in which to examine the question of how […]
  • Winning by Process now available in Burmese
    Winning by Process: The State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar (Cornell University Press, 2022) Jacques Bertrand, Alexandre Pelletier, and Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung Now available Open Access in Burmese! Click for […]
  • Capacity assessment for “Gender analysis research skills training”
    Request for capacity assessment for “Gender analysis research skills training”  which is one of the GenderLab activities that we plan to organize in coming months. The training is planned to […]
  • GenderLab Talk Series #4: Gender Equality and Federalism in Myanmar
    GenderLab Talk Series #4: Gender Equality and Federalism in Myanmar Speaker: NANG PHYU PHYU LININDEPENDENT GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE Webinar will be delivered in Myanmar Language 9 JUN 20239:00 – […]
  • GenderLab Talk Series#3: Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in the Federal Constitution
    Talk Series#3: Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in the Federal Constitution Speaker: May-Oo Mutraw, Advisor Karen National Union 25th May 2023 (Thursday) 3:30 to 5:00PM MM time Registration link for Talk […]
  • 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
  • 15th International Burma Studies Conference 2023
    The Burma Studies Group, the Myanmar-Institut and the University of Zurich cordially invite you to participate in the next Burma Studies Conference Envisioning Myanmar: Crisis, Change, Continuity! 9-11 June 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland Deadline is on 7 April 2023 for Early-bird registration and Funds for Myanmar researchers applications
  • 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.
  • DigiSec Lab online course helps Myanmar citizens address key digital risks
    Citizens in Myanmar have an increased capacity to protect themselves online and secure their devices following a rapid intervention from the Southeast ChangeMakers initiative to provide a self-taught online digital […]
  • Are NGO Mediators the Future of Peacemaking?
    Can informal actors such as NGOs mediate peace agreements? If so, how does it work and what are the consequences for international peace mediation? This book tackles these questions and […]
  • Through eyes of leadership – K4DM 2022 Bangkok
    IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative launched its second phase in Bangkok with a Knowledge Marketplace that brought together partners and stakeholders concerned about research and higher education in […]
  • 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 for two scholarships to study a Masters of Arts in Social […]
  • 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 a collaborative research platform called the “Myanmar Reimagined Initiative (MRI)” […]
  • 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 Program For Gender and Development Studies Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowship is funded under the Knowledge for Democracy-Myanmar Initiative by […]
  • Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar
    Myanmar’s formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It’s time for that to change. It may not be obvious to observers but women are playing a quiet, but important […]
  • 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 (UBC) welcomes applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in Myanmar Studies. […]
  • 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).
  • Call for applications – Workshop for graduate research students and early career researchers
    Event details Deadline: Friday 19 May 2023 Event Location: The Australian National University Academic area: Myanmar Research Centre Call for application text – Burmese version Call for applications – Workshop […]
  • Myanmar: Note on the 2021 Amendment to the Counter-Terrorism Law
    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 […]
  • Pathways to Politics for Women Parliamentarians in Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Young Leaders For Mynamar’s Inclusive Democratic Future – Apply now 
    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
    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 […]
  • IIRR’s Information Resources for Myanmar
    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 […]
  • International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) 
    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 […]
  • Development Studies and Social Research – Special Certificate Program
    RCSD The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development, Chiang Mai University For students in Myanmar:Are you involved in community organizing? Are you a new academic, or already working […]
  • Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Full Agenda for the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE Bangkok 2022
    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 […]
  • Call for Papers – 2023 Myanmar Update – From Coup to Revolution
    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 […]
  • Gender and development-focused fellowships and training for Myanmar scholars and activists
    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 […]
  • Capacity building in cross-border areas of India and Bangladesh: Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowships for ethnic Myanmar groups 
    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 […]
  • Support for public policy to Myanmar pro-democracy stakeholders: Fellowships and training 
    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 […]
  • Canada-Myanmar IDRC Research Fellowship Program at Chiang Mai University 
    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 […]
  • Digital social research and training in a safe cyber environment for Myanmar 
    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, […]
  • Engaging civil society to rebuild peace prospects – Canada-Myanmar IDRC Research Fellowship 
    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 […]
  • Expanding the virtual civic space: fellowships and training for dissemination and distance learning in social and governance issues for Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA), US
    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 (AUW)
    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 […]
  • Mahidol University
    Mahidol University
  • 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. […]
  • Myanmar: Mapping Democratic Framework for Free Expression
    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.
  • Centre for Law and Democracy
    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, […]
  • Myanmar After the Coup: Resistance, Resilience & Re-invention
    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 at the K4DM Knowledge Marketplace: Bangkok 2022
    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 at the K4DM Knowledge Marketplace: Bangkok 2022
    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
  • Winning by Process, Two Book Launches in Thailand
    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 […]
  • Through Eyes of Leadership: Women of Shan State
    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 […]
  • Winning by Process: The State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar
    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) […]
  • Cyberspace and Freedom of Expression in Post-Coup Myanmar
    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’ […]
  • Barriers and pathways to women’s political participation in Myanmar – Gender Equality and Decentralization in Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Building Emerging Think Tank Capacity in Myanmar
    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 […]
  • University of Essex
    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 […]
  • U Thant House Trust
    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 Sec Dev Foundation
    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 […]
  • Renaissance Institute
    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 […]
  • Parami Institute
    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 […]
  • Open Myanmar Initiative (OMI)
    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 Initiative (K4DM)
    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 […]
  • Global Affairs Canada
    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, […]
  • Australian National University (ANU)
    ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education. Website : Australian National University Projects And Outputs
  • Another Development (AD)
    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. […]
  • Parliamentary Centre Canada
    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 […]
  • University of Southern California
    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 […]
  • Fulbright University Vietnam Corporation
    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 […]
  • University of Toronto
    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)
    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 […]
  • Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID)
    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 […]
  • University of Mandalay (UM)
    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
    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 […]
  • Sentinel Project
    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)
    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 […]
  • Gender Equality Network (GEN)
    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
    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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • University of British Columbia (UBC)
    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 […]
  • Myanmar Development Institute (MDI)
    MDI is the leading economic think tank in Myanmar, established to strengthen the analytical capacity of Myanmar government. Projects And Outputs
  • Yangon Heritage Trust
    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 Development Institute
    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)
    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 […]
  • Yangon University of Economics
    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 […]
  • University of Ottawa – Ottawa Dialogue
    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 […]
  • Myanmar Institute of Peace and Security (MIPS)
    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 […]
  • Centre for Economic and Social Development (CESD)
    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 […]
  • Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies (CDES)
    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 […]
  • Global Development Network (GDN)
    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 […]
  • Kivu International Ltd
    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 […]
  • Decentralization and Democracy in Myanmar Podcast
    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 […]
  • Building policy research capacity in Myanmar with University of Southern California
    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 […]
  • Building policy research capacity in Myanmar with the University of British Columbia
    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 […]
  • Building policy research capacity in Myanmar with Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning-McGill University
    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 […]
  • Building policy research capacity in Myanmar with Chiang Mai University
    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 […]
  • Building policy research capacity in Myanmar with Asian Institute of Technology
    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 […]
  • Building parliamentary research capacity: The case of Shan state’s sub-national parliament in Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Post-coup research on digital rights, digital activism, and freedom of expression in Myanmar
    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 […]
  • Building research capacity for inclusive public finance in Myanmar
    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 […]