Past events
Socio-economic Development in Myanmar's Delta: Insights from Maubin Township, Ayeyarwady Region
Prof Khine Myint Cho, Head of Geography, Dawei University
After 1988, the Government of Myanmar led a transition from a centrally controlled to a more open-market economy. As a consequence, several development programs emerged in Maubin township, as in other areas of Myanmar, combining with increased market participation to impact local livelihoods. The purpose of the research is to investigate spatial...
Socio-economic Development in Myanmar's Delta: Insights from Maubin Township, Ayeyarwady Region
Prof Khine Myint Cho, Head of Geography, Dawei University
After 1988, the Government of Myanmar led a transition from a centrally controlled to a more open-market economy. As a consequence, several development programs emerged in Maubin township, as in other areas of Myanmar, combining with increased market participation to impact local livelihoods. The purpose of the research is to investigate spatial...
The Past, Present and Future of University of Yangon
Professor Nilar Aung
The University of Rangoon, what is today the University of Yangon, was established in 1920. In this presentation, Professor Nilar Aung will discuss the rise, decline, and current situation of the University, and the renewed hopes for its future.
Myanmar Brownbag Seminar: Southeast Asia's Long War: Responding to Myanmar's Humanitarian Crises
Mr Jürg Montani, Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross, Myanmar
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has witnessed the manifold and far-reaching humanitarian consequences of protracted conflict in Myanmar for 30 years, including displacement, migration and development reversals.
Publication trends in Myanmar and reading promotion efforts
Dr Thant Thaw Kaung
Myanmar is gaining a lot of opportunity to promote knowledge through public libraries as one of the last countries re-engaged to the world with newly elected democratic government after six decades of authoritarian rule. At the same time, it is facing numerous challenges ranging from the lack of infrastructure to human resource capacity.
