Identifying the right projects that are financially viable and socially meaningful has long been one of the greatest challenges for development finance experts.
It’s Time to Finance Myanmar’s Future, But How? Read More »
While India is scrambling its way out of the covid-19 pandemic these past few months, a “force” has come to the limelight of Indian citizens in a form of “Women in Pink”.
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By Kyal Sin Phyu Myanmar’s standard of education is lagging far behind the developing world, having faced decades of an underfunded education sector. According to UNICEF Myanmar, the effects range from weak school infrastructures and outdated teaching methods and curriculum to having insufficient numbers of qualified teachers. The 2013 ASEAN State of Education Report also states that
How the burmese youth are tackling the effects of “Brain drain” Read More »
The lockdown decision in Bangladesh means that 42 million students, including those already out-of-school, are no longer able to attend school and could be prohibited from doing so until September. Some of those are now studying online for the first time.
Bangladeshi Students Braced Remote Learning during COVID-19 Lockdown Read More »
On April 15, when Obaidul Haque Tutul brutally murdered his wife, Tahmina Akhter, 28, on Facebook live, while streaming in Sadar Upazila district, the country witnessed its first domestic violence fatality since the lockdown began.
The ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Violence Against Women & Children in Bangladesh During Covid-19 Read More »
The increasing numbers of Microfinance Institutions are trying to win over the 33 million unbacked residents in the country. Nowadays, microfinance in Myanmar is recognized as one of the essential tools to wipe out poverty affected societies.
How microfinance projects can contribute development to Myanmar? Read More »
A young woman is spraying a bus from Yangon Region Transport Authority with disinfectant to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, since it has been running to and from many places around the city the whole day.
Nay Kyar Khin Khin: Walking in Heels and Working in PPE Read More »
Businesses around the world are experiencing the impact of global pandemic and Myanmar’s economy is also suffering from it. Due to the travel bans around the world and lockdown of other countries, the export and import industry is obviously suffered from the economic repercussions.
How Myanmar’s SMEs Can Recover From COVID-19 Read More »
A friend of mine once invited me to an event where they sold second-hand clothes. The idea of buying clothes that were already worn sounded absurd to me. Why would anyone willingly buy it?
Stories from my closet: How I switch to a sustainable fashion lifestyle Read More »
I was born in Khumjung, a Sherpa village located in the Khumbu sub region of the Sagarmatha National Park lying at an altitude of 3,790 meters above the sea level. The village is more like a flat land between the low ride of Namche and holy mountain Khumbi la. As a child I was very close to my grandmother so I used to spend most of my time with her at her place just to hear some interesting stories.
Sustainable Solutions in Nepal’s Everyday Life Read More »
