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 Canada…
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 and…
Three Years After the Military Coup in Myanmar: Reflecting on Prospects for Peace and Democracy
Panel Discussion Co-hosted by the Office of Senator Marilou McPhedran and the Parliamentary Centre Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsf3nwjpyo5eJiJAMqz_Gnc76YDDZ9DIfDaVcP7zRW-I4eXw/viewform?fbzx=3966014496105521828 Objective: The Panel will provide an opportunity…
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 June…
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…
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 years…
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…
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…
Myanmar Speaker Series: How to support sub-national parliaments effectively? 2020 Elections
November 5, 2020. Ms. Myat The Thitsar, Mr. Ivo Balinov & Mr. Thomas (Tom) Cormier.
Decentralization as mandated by the 2008 Constitution re-introduced state/region governments and legislatures across Myanmar. This represents a central issue for the country’s long term development. The 14 sub-national legislatures have the responsibility to debate and pass local legislation and also have the formal role to debate and approve local budgets and oversee their spending. The potential of the ongoing peace process leading to the negotiation of a federal model of governance means that the roles of sub-national institutions, including parliaments, would continue to increase substantially. Against this background, the bulk of international support remains focused at the union level in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw. Less attention is paid to sub-national parliaments across the 14 states and regions in the country. The parliamentary elections scheduled for November 8, 2020 have the potential of making sub-national parliaments even more ethnically diverse and of increasing the number of women parliamentarians.