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Myanmar Digital Research Series Compilation

The Myanmar Digital Research series includes papers by researchers within Myanmar and in diaspora who have explored how the digital...

Ensuring digital safety for researchers

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing a new publication on how the researchers stay safe while doing...

Two new papers on cyber scams and human trafficking

Two newly published papers shed light on one of the most troubling trends to emerge in post-coup Myanmar — the...

Shields up: Ensuring digital duty of care for Myanmar researchers

Shields up: Ensuring digital duty of care for Myanmar researchers (DigiSec Lab) examines how Myanmar’s research community has continued its...

Hooked by hope: Social media as a Myanmar scam-worker recruitment tool

Hooked by hope examines the use of social media platforms by transnational criminal networks to recruit individuals for forced labour...

Scam haven: Responding to surging cyber crime and human trafficking in Myanmar

Scam haven: Responding to surging cyber crime and human trafficking in Myanmar investigates the rise of transnational organized crime, human...

“Deadly posts” paper on online harm

Written by Tay Zar Myo Win and Phyu Phyu Thi The spread of hateful propaganda on widely used social media...

Deadly posts: Examining and countering harmful social media content in post-coup Myanmar

Deadly posts: Examining and countering harmful social media content in post-coup Myanmar explores the spread of hateful propaganda on widely...

Three new publications on digital aspects of Myanmar’s resistance

Written by the SecDev Foundation The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing three new studies that explore the...

Digital swindles: Understanding and combating online scams in Myanmar

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Digital swindles: Understanding and combating online scams in Myanmar analyzes the multifaceted aspects of online scamming, focusing on the awareness...

Fandom and freedom fighters: The role of pop fandom activism in fundraising for Myanmar’s revolution

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Fandom and freedom fighters: The role of pop fandom activism in fundraising for Myanmar’s revolution delves into the influential role...

Governance in exile: Examining the National Unity Government’s digital services efforts in Myanmar

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Governance in exile: Examining the National Unity Government’s digital services efforts in Myanmar analyzes the challenges in implementing digital services...

Pillar of Human Rights Wisdom

The Pyin-Nya-Man-Daing (PNMD) Consortium, which translates to Pillar of Wisdom in English, was established to ensure continued access to education...

Invisible Yet Invincible: Narratives of Women Fighting Dictatorship in Burma/Myanmar – read the book now

One of the most-if not the most-remarkable trademarks of Burma/Myanmar’s Spring Revolution against the 2021 coup d’etat in Myanmar has...

Unearthing the Cost: Rare Earth Mining in Myanmar’s War-Torn Regions [Report]

This report from ISP-Myanmar underscores the urgent need for responsible mining practices to pave the way for peace and sustainability...

Four years after: Surveying post-coup perceptions and lived experiences in Myanmar

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Four years after: Surveying post-coup perceptions and lived experiences in Myanmar looks at attitudes toward federal democracy, public administration, and...

Digital resistance: Understanding and strengthening online activism in Myanmar

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Digital resistance: Understanding and strengthening online activism in Myanmar looks at the role of digital platforms in sustaining the Spring...

Seeing fakes: Assessing digital literacy and misinformation resistance in Myanmar

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Seeing fakes: Assessing digital literacy and misinformation resistance in Myanmar looks at how diverse populations in Myanmar interpret, verify, and...

Social overload: Social media use and mental health in Myanmar

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Social overload: Social media use and mental health in Myanmar by the Calm Lab team looks at how excessive use...

Voices amid strife: Rohingya perceptions of the Arakan Army, war in Rakhine, and justice in Myanmar

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Voices amid strife: Rohingya Perceptions of the Arakan Army, war in Rakhine, and justice in Myanmar looks at how the...

Targeted identities: Cyberbullying and online harassment of LGBTQ individuals in Myanmar

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Targeted identities: Cyberbullying and online harassment of LGBTQ individuals in Myanmar looks at the intersection of social media use and...

Six new publications on the intersection of digital and political issues in Myanmar

Written by the SecDev Foundation The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative continues to publish exciting research exploring the intersection...

Teaching Gender and Language using Content-based Instruction

Location: IBIS Styles, Chiang Mai.Date: July 11th 2025Time: 5.30 - 7pmOrganiser: Mote Oo Education This event is part of K4DM's...

Supporting policy research in post-coup Myanmar

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Written by the SecDev Foundation The Myanmar military’s March 2021 coup and subsequent crackdown spawned headlines around the world focused...

Fight for survival: Independent media under dictatorship in Rakhine and Kachin States

Fight for survival: Independent media under dictatorship in Myanmar's Rakhine and Kachin States (Media Desk) looks at media outlets in Rakhine...

Debunking myths: Counter-narratives in the fight against gender-based violence in Myanmar

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Debunking myths: Counter-narratives in the fight against gender-based violence in Myanmar (Hsu Myat Yadanar Thein, Than Tun, Yay Chann) looks at...

Militarized Masculinity: Gender Narratives among Armed Resistance Groups in Myanmar

Militarized Masculinity: Gender Narratives among Armed Resistance Groups in Myanmar (Kyal Sin Thukha and Zin Mar Phyo) investigates the evolving gender...

Not your body, not your business: Decoding Efforts to Address Non-Consensual Pornography in Myanmar’s Digital Space

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Not Your Body, Not Your Business (Maung Lwan-Wai, Bhone Maung, Yin Maung, and Zee Pe) examines the challenges faced by...

Two new publications on gender issues in Myanmar: Non-consensual pornography and militarized masculinity

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative is releasing two new studies that explore critical gender issues in Myanmar. “Not...

Two papers published: Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine and forced displacement of Chin refugees

As part of its ongoing series of research papers exploring Myanmar's post-coup digital landscape, the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM)...

Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine: Exploring digital careers emerging in Myanmar’s Rakhine community in response to COVID-19 and the military coup

Digital economy in post-coup Rakhine examines the rise of the digital economy among young entrepreneurs dealing with the economic dislocations...

Forced displacement: Post-coup issues and challenges for Myanmar’s Chin people in Mizoram

Forced displacement provides a detailed examination of the experiences of Chin refugees who fled to the Indian border following the...

Four papers published on Myanmar’s challenges with digital education

Online education in Myanmar emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and was cemented as a reality for many post-secondary students following...

Access to digital education: the final hope for education of young people in Myanmar

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Access to digital education looks at how disparities in online education access flowing from the Covid-19 pandemic and the military...

Chin State’s e-learning crossroads: can digital technology solve post-coup education gaps?

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Chin State’s e-learning crossroads reveals the crucial role of digital technology in providing education access despite ongoing political unrest. The...

Policy Brief – Drivers of Change: Reflecting on the significance of external support on Women, Peace and Security to armed and political movements in Myanmar

The policy brief "Drivers of Change: Reflecting on the significance of external support on Women, Peace and Security to armed...

Crisis under the coup: Gender-based discrimination, violence and sexual harassment against Myanmar women media professionals

Crisis under the Coup explores gender-based violence against women working in the media

Policing mobile money: Digital financial repression in post-coup Myanmar

Policing Mobile Money studies how the regime’s regulation of online financial systems impacts users and feeds into surveillance and repression.

Financial surveillance, violence and misinformation – Myanmar’s crisis in the digital world

Misinformation and hate speech, repressive online money systems and violence towards women in the media are three key issues explored in newly published research, supported by IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) and SecDev Foundation.

“NGOs Mediating Peace” now available in Open Access

January 12, 2024 | Ottawa Dialogue Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Dialogue is pleased to announce the publication of NGOs Mediating...

Call for Papers – Rebuilding Prospects for Peace in Post-Coup Myanmar

Call for Papers | Rebuilding Prospects for Peace: Gender, Civil Society and Informal Peace Spaces in Post-Coup Myanmar. Ottawa Dialogue

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...

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...

Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Women are crucial to Myanmar’s peace in advocating for women’s protection and inter-ethnic cooperation in the country. Photo by Pyae...

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...

Cyberspace and Freedom of Expression in Post-Coup Myanmar

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A team of young researchers, publishing anonymously, carried out a series of focus group discussions and key informant interviews in...

An analysis of benefits to women from different financial services : case study in Meiktila district, Mandalay region

Pwing Phyu Aung;Yi Yi Win;Khin Thandar Hlaing;Nay Nay AungDepartment of Economics, Yangon University of Economics In developing countries, governmental and...

Will GAD efforts work without a stable democracy in Myanmar?

Gender in Myanmar Gender inclusion concerns have been widespread among organizations working for Myanmar’s humanitarian and social development after cyclone...

Qualitative study of parental perceptions of barriers & enablers of girls’ education in Monywa, Myanmar

Khin Thida Nyein; Thida Htay; May Zin Oo; Khin Mar Cho Department of Economics, Yangon University of Economics The gender...

Gender differences in civic engagement among the youth attending Yangon University of economics

Aung Ko; Myo Win Tin; Ei Ei Phyoe; Benjamn Thulayphaw; Zin Zin Moe Nyo Department of Economics, Yangon University of...

K4DM Annual Report 2021

Knowledge for Democracy – Myanmar (K4DM) InitiativeAnnual Report (April 2020 – March 2021) Click for full report Undoubtedly, 2020 was...

Voices of Ethnic People In Shan State About Gender Equality Photo Essay

https://youtu.be/AomBRyxJRII The Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) has produced a beautiful photo essay, highlighting 16 case studies from their research to...

Gender and Political Participation in Myanmar

Enlightened Myanmar Research Foundation (EMReF), October 2020 Full report below Introduction This synthesis report presents key findings from a three-year...

Gender and Local Politics in Myanmar: Women’s and Men’s Participation in Ward, Village Tract and Village Decision Making

gender_and_local_politics_in_myanmar_paper2_idrc_book_0_EMReF_Sept2020Download Gender and Local Politics in Myanmar: Women’s and Men’s Participation in Ward, Village Tract and Village Decision Making Working...

Briefing Note on Gender and Political Participation in Myanmar : The Current Situation, Why it Matters, and How to Make Participation More Equal

The Current Situation Myanmar’s 2015 elections resulted in women becoming around 10% of the MPs in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and...

Party Building and Candidate Selection

https://k4dm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Party-Building-and-Candidate-Selection_EMREF_July_2020.pdf Party Building and Candidate Selection Intraparty Politics and Promoting Gender Equality in Myanmar This study examines why women remain...

Briefing Note on Why Political Parties in Myanmar Should Try to Increase the Number of Women Political Participation and How They Can Do This

In 1995 women were only 10% of the world’s parliamentarians. In that year, the UN World Conference on Women was...