Two Canadian organizations will support emerging researchers from ethnic Myanmar communities to strengthen their capacity for research and advocacy using...
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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’ in the online world, and how this was being affected by the country’s chaotic political environment. In addition to the narrative report, three small creative grants were issued to artists who wanted to explore and bridge the domains of political expression, technology and art.
Gender and Conflict in Myanmar
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 discuss predicaments faced by communities, how gender budgeting improves a country’s overall development and opportunities that arise for women in times of conflict.
Projects
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,...
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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...
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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...
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Globally Scaling Solutions to Manage Misinformation
As part of a global initiative to counteract misinformation – a key problem in Myanmar’s emerging democracy, this project aims...
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The Publication of the MIPS “Annual Peace & Security Review 2021” and Follow-up Track Two Dialogue Initiative
The 2021 Annual Peace and Security Review will continue to set the bar for a locally led, open data gathering...
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Think tank capacity building and policy impact (before and after 2020 election)
This project supports capacity development as an extension to K4DM’s ongoing training, mentorship, and core funding support to think tanks...
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Policy research at the Yangon University of Economics – 2020-21
This project builds on the success of the partnership between the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Yangon University...
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Building organizational development among Myanmar think tanks (Centre for Economic and Social Development)
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic...
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Building organizational development among Myanmar think tanks (Advancing Life & Regenerating Motherland)
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic...
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Building organizational development among Myanmar think tanks (Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies)
This project supports the capacities of three local policy research organizations, Advancing Life and Regenerating Motherland, the Centre for Economic...
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