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The Kanan of Myanmar Most of the Kanan People Live in Banmauk Township
People and Language Detail Profile Profile Year: 2011 Language Name: Kanan ISO Language Code: zkn The Kanan of Myanmar Most of the Kanan people live in Banmauk Township. The Kanan live along the Mu River, to the southwest of the Kadu area. A few Kanan also live in Pinlebu Township, but this area is not connected to the Kanan majority area. It is not known how many Kanan live in Pinlebu Township or how long they have lived there. Information gathered indicates that there are 1,730 Kanan households. Assuming an average of four to six people per household, a population estimate for the Kanan would be about 7,000 to 10,000 people. Kanan language varieties are reported to be similar to one another, with only slight differences in accent or speed. Nanza and Hoyaw va- rieties are reported to be Kanan prestige dialects. Kanan people frequently travel to other Kanan villages for busi- ness and visiting. There is also much intermarriage between geo- Primary Religion: graphically close Kanan villages. Christianity _______________________________________________________ The Kanan and Kadu report that they are similar in many ways, in Disciples (Matt 28:19): 0% their language, cultural traditions and everyday life. The traditional _______________________________________________________ skirt for Kanan women is completely black. Other differences include Churches: 0 housing and animistic beliefs and practices. However, the Kadu and _______________________________________________________ Kanan also express a sense of separate ethnolinguistic identity. -
Inside Trained to Torture
TRAINED TO TORTURE Systematic war crimes by the Burma Army in Ta’ang areas of northern Shan State (March 2011 - March 2016) z f; kifu mi GHeftDyfkefwt By Ta'ang Women's Organization (TWO) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to express special thanks to all the victims and the communities who contributed their voices and evidence for the report by sharing their testimonies and also giving their time and energy to inform this report. Special thanks extended to the Burma Relief Center (BRC) for their financial support and supporting the volunteer to edit the translation of this report. We would like to thank all the individuals and organizations who assisted us with valuable input in the process of producing the “Trained to Torture” report, including friends who drawing maps for the report and layout and also the Palaung people as a whole for generously helping us access grassroots area which provided us with invaluable information for this report. TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary 1 Methodology 4 Background 5 Burma Army expansion and spread of conflict in Ta’ang areas 7 Continued reliance on local militia to “divide and rule” 9 Ta’ang exclusion from the peace process 11 Analysis of human rights violations by the Burma Army in Ta’ang areas (March 2011 - March 2016) 12 • Torture 14 - Torture and killing of Ta’ang prisoners of war 16 - Torture by government-allied militia 17 • Extrajudicial killing of civilians 18 • Sexual violence 19 • Shelling, shooting at civilian targets 20 • Forced portering, use of civilians as human shields 22 • Looting and deliberate -
ITB for Goods/Services
ITB Ref No: MYA/17/MMOC/PR/GF-NFM/ITB-ICB/0011 INVITATION TO BID (ITB) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR SUPPLY OF METHADONE TAKE HOME DOSE CONTAINER ITB REF NO MYA/17/MMOC/PR/GF-NFM/ITB-ICB/0011 DATE: 13TH FEB 2017 1 ITB Ref No: MYA/17/MMOC/PR/GF-NFM/ITB-ICB/0011 Invitation letter Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Invitation to Bids for Supply of Methadone Take Home Dose Container ITB Ref No.: MYA/17/MMOC/PR/GF-NFM/ITB-ICB/0011 The United Nations Office for Project Services (hereinafter referred to as UNOPS) is pleased to invite prospective bidders to submit a bid in accordance with the UNOPS General Conditions of Contract and the Schedule of Requirements as set out in this Invitation to Bid (ITB). The ITB consists of the following: This Invitation Letter Section I: Bid Particulars Section II: Instructions to Bidders Section III: Evaluation Criteria Section IV: Schedule of Requirements Section V: Returnable Bidding Forms o Form A: Bid/No Bid Confirmation Form o Form B: Checklist Form o Form C: Bidder Information Form o Form D: Joint Venture Partner Information Form o Form E: Bid Submission Form o Form F: Price Schedule Form o Form G: Technical Bid Form o Form H: Bid Security Form [not required] o Form I: Manufacturer’s authorisation form (Not Required) o Form J: Performance Statement Form o Form K: No Adverse Action Confirmation Form [Not Required] o Form L: One UNOPS Vendor Profile Form Section VI: Contract Forms o VI-1: UNOPS General Conditions of Contract o VI-2: Special Conditions for Goods If you are interested in submitting a bid in response to this ITB, please prepare your bid in accordance with the requirements and procedure as set out in this ITB and submit it to UNOPS by the deadline for bid submission set out in Section I: ITB Particulars. -
Weekly Security Review (27 August – 2 September 2020)
Commercial-In-Confidence Weekly Security Review (27 August – 2 September 2020) Weekly Security Review Safety and Security Highlights for Clients Operating in Myanmar 27 August – 2 September 2020 Page 1 of 27 Commercial-In-Confidence Weekly Security Review (27 August – 2 September 2020) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 3 Internal Conflict ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Nationwide .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Rakhine State ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Shan State ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Myanmar and the World ......................................................................................................................... 8 Election Watch ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Social and Political Stability ................................................................................................................... 11 Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... -
Daw Wint Wint Soe Daw Mar Mar Aung
Daw Wint Wint Soe Malaria Supervisor Daw Mar Mar Aung Malaria Supervisor Daw Wint Wint Soe (pictured) and Daw Mar Mar Aung (right) are Daw Wint Wint Soe commented that she had learnt new skills Health Assistants working in the Pinlebu township in Sagaing region, through being a supervisor with the Malaria Consortium project. Myanmar. Since April 2018, they have been working as supervisors on Previously, she had been trained on malaria diagnosis and treatment, the Comic Relief-funded Expanding Rural Communities’ Access to but hadn’t understood the danger signs for other childhood diseases Health Services in Myanmar project. for children under five. Now, she has become skilled in recognising these danger signs, and through training and experience she has learnt As supervisors, they are responsible for supporting malaria volunteers how to train volunteers to identify danger signs too. (MVs) to accurately diagnose, treat and refer for malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in children under five years, as well as assess malnutrition Daw Mar Mar Aung mentioned that she had learnt new symptoms effectively. Through the project, supervisors are trained communication skills through Malaria Consortium’s approach to on how to assess danger signs for these diseases, as well as how to supervision. If MVs became demoralised after making a mistake, she provide MVs with regular, constructive feedback. felt confident that she could encourage and motivate them, teaching them how to correct errors in a supportive and constructive manner.. -
100 Days of Burma's Parliament: Strengthening the Status
Λ L T S E Λ N B U R M A A L T E R N A T I V E A S E A N N E T W O R K O N B U R M A campaigns, advocacy & capacity-building for human r ights & democracy BN 2011/1079: May 11, 2011 100 DAYS OF BURMA’S PARLIAMENT: STRENGTHENING THE STATUS QUO • In the months leading up to the convening of the Parliament, SPDC Chairman Sr Gen Than INSIDE Shwe issues a series of laws designed to 2…SPDC laws strengthen military maintain the military’s grip on power. power • On 31 January, the People’s Assembly and the 3…MPs under “house arrest” National Assembly convene amid tight security 3…Restrictions dominate in Naypyidaw for Burma’s first parliamentary parliamentary proceedings session in 22 years. Many MPs complain about 4…Election Law still threatens parties and MPs being subjected to detention-like living 4…Parliamentary debate a sham conditions. 5…Parliament promotes regime’s • The laws governing parliamentary proceedings agenda gag MPs and restrict civilian access to the 5…Amnesty, national reconciliation Parliament. The regime also bars domestic rejected journalists and foreign correspondents from 6…Parliament blocks 87% of the proposals covering parliamentary proceedings. 7…Parliamentary recesses, • Lack of genuine debate characterizes the restrictions on MPs continue proceedings. In the parliamentary question 8…Meanwhile, outside Naypyidaw time, ministers brush off questions that deal 8…Serious crimes committed with important issues and refuse to address the 8…Conflict escalated substantive issues raised by the MPs. -
Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar
Myanmar Development Research (MDR) (Present) Enlightened Myanmar Research (EMR) Wing (3), Room (A-305) Thitsar Garden Housing. 3 Street , 8 Quarter. South Okkalarpa Township. Yangon, Myanmar +951 562439 Acknowledgement of Myanmar Development Research This edition of the “Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar (2010-2012)” is the first published collection of facts and information of political parties which legally registered at the Union Election Commission since the pre-election period of Myanmar’s milestone 2010 election and the post-election period of the 2012 by-elections. This publication is also an important milestone for Myanmar Development Research (MDR) as it is the organization’s first project that was conducted directly in response to the needs of civil society and different stakeholders who have been putting efforts in the process of the political transition of Myanmar towards a peaceful and developed democratic society. We would like to thank our supporters who made this project possible and those who worked hard from the beginning to the end of publication and launching ceremony. In particular: (1) Heinrich B�ll Stiftung (Southeast Asia) for their support of the project and for providing funding to publish “Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar (2010-2012)”. (2) Party leaders, the elected MPs, record keepers of the 56 parties in this book who lent their valuable time to contribute to the project, given the limited time frame and other challenges such as technical and communication problems. (3) The Chairperson of the Union Election Commission and all the members of the Commission for their advice and contributions. -
Yangon University of Economics Department of Economics Master of Development Studies Programme
YANGON UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME A STUDY ON WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN THE KACHIN LITERATURE AND CULTURE ASSOCIATION, LASHIO, NORTHERN SHAN STATE L JI MAI EMDEVS -16 (15TH BATCH) NOVEMBER, 2019 i YANGON UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME This is to certify that thesis entitled “A Study on Women Participation in the Kachin Literature and Culture Association, Lashio” submitted as a partial fulfillment toward the requirements for the degree of Master of Development Studies, has been accepted by the Board of Examiners. BOARD OF EXAMINERS 1. Dr. Tin Win Rector Yangon University of Economics (Chief Examiner) 2. Dr. Ni Lar Myint Htoo Pro-Rector Yangon University of Economics (Examiner) 3. Dr. Kyaw Min Tun Pro- Rector (Retired) Yangon University of Economics (Examiner) 4. Dr. Cho Cho Thein Professor and Head Department of Economics Yangon University of Economics (Examiner) 5. Daw Yin Myo Oo Associate Professor Department of Econimics Yangon University of Economics (Examiner) November, 2019 ii YANGON UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME A STUDY ON WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN THE KACHIN LITERATURE AND CULTURE ASSOCIATION, LASHIO A thesis submitted as a partial fulfilment towards the requirement of the Degree of Master of Development Studies (EMDevS) Supervised by: Submitted by: Daw Than Win Htay L Ji Mai Lecturer Roll No.16 Department of Economics EMDevs -15th batch Yangon University of Economics (2017-2019) November, 2019 iii ABSTRACT In Myanmar, women are still mostly excluded from full and equal participation in decision-making and leadership at all levels of society due to the traditional culture, norms, and stereotypes which favour and prefer men to take up leadership opportunities. -
Myanmar Update October 2015 Report
STATUS OF HUMAN RIGHTS & SANCTIONS IN MYANMAR OCTOBER 2015 REPORT Summary. This report reviews the October 2015 developments relating to human rights in Myanmar. Relatedly, it addresses the interchange between Myanmar’s reform efforts and the responses of the international community. I. 2015 General Elections......................................................................................................2 A. Election-Related Laws and Acts....................................................................................2 B. Campaign Developments/Miscellaneous.......................................................................3 C. International Community and Sanctions......................................................................4 II. Civil and Political Rights...................................................................................................6 A. Press and Media Laws/Restrictions...............................................................................6 B. Freedom of Association/Religion...................................................................................7 C. Official Corruption.........................................................................................................8 III. Constitutional Reform.......................................................................................................8 IV. Governance and Rule of Law...........................................................................................9 V. Political Prisoners............................................................................................................10 -
Shwebo District Volume A
BURMA GAZETTEER SHWEBO DISTRLCT VOLUME A COMPILED BY Ma. A. WILLIAMSON, I.C.S. SETTLEMENT OFFICER, RANGOON SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERMENT PRINTING AND STATIONERY, RANGOON. LIST OF AGENTS FROM WHOM GOVERNMENT OF BURMA PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BURMA 1. CITY BOOK CLUB, 98, Phayre Street, Rangoon. 2. PROPRIETOR, THU-DHAMA-WADI PRESS, 55-56, Tees Kai Maung Khine Street, Rangoon. 3. PROPRIETOR, BURMA NEWS AGENCY, 135, Anawrahta Street, Rangoon. 4. MANAGER, UNION PUBLISHING HOUSE, 94, "C" Block, Bogyoke Market, Rangoon. 5. THE SECRETARY, PEOPLE'S LITERATURE COMMITTEE AND HOUSE, 546, Merchant Street, Rangoon. 6. THE BURMA TRANSLATION SOCIETY, 520, Merchant Street, Rangoon. 7. MESSRS. K. BIN HOON & SONS, Nyaunglebin, Pegu District. 8. U Lu GALE, GOVERNMENT LAW BOOK AGENT, 34th Road, Nyaungzindan Quarter, Mandalay. 9. THE NATIONAL BOOK DEPOT AND STATIONERY SUPPLY HOUSE, North Godown, Zegyo, Mandalay. 10. KNOWLEDGE BOOK HOUSE, 130, Bogyoke Street, Rangoon. 11. AVA HOUSE, 232, Sule Pagoda Road, Rangoon. 12. S.K. DEY, BOOK SUPPLIER & NEWS AGENTS (In Strand Hotel), 92, Strand Road, Rangoon. 13. AGAWALL BOOKSHOP, Lanmadaw, Myitkyina. 14- SHWE OU DAUNG STORES, BOOK SELLERS & STATIONERS, No. 267, South Bogyoke Road, Moulmein. 15. U AUNG TIN, YOUTH STATIONERY STORES, Main Road, Thaton. 16. U MAUNG GYI, AUNG BROTHER BOOK STALL, Minmu Road, Monywa. 17. SHWEHINTHA STONES, Bogyoke Road, Lashio, N.S.S. 18. L. C. BARUA, PROPRIETOR, NATIONAL STORES, No. 16-17, Zegyaung Road, Bassein. 19. DAW AYE KYI, No. 42-44 (in Bazaar) Book Stall, Maungmya. 20. DOBAMA U THEIN, PROPRIETOR, DOBAMA BOOK STALL, No. 6, Bogyoke Street, Henzada. 21. SMART AND MOOKRRDUM, NO. 221, Sule Pagoda Road, Rangoon. -
72048218C00004 Myanmar Analytical Activity
USAID/BURMA MONTHLY ATMOSPHERIC REPORT August 2019 Contract Number: 72048218C00004 Myanmar Analytical Activity Acknowledgement This report has been written by Kimetrica LLC (www.kimetrica.com) and Mekong Economics (www.mekongeconomics.com) as part of the Myanmar Analytical Activity, and is therefore the exclusive property of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Melissa Earl (Kimetrica) is the author of this report and reachable at [email protected] or at Kimetrica LLC, 80 Garden Center, Suite A-368, Broomfield, CO 80020. The author’s views in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. USAID.GOV AUGUST 2019 MONTHLY ATMOSPHERIC REPORT | 0 AUGUST 2019 AT A GLANCE Brotherhood Alliance Carries Out New Attacks. On August 15, the newly- proclaimed Brotherhood Alliance – the Arakan Army (AA), Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDA) and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) – carried out a series of attacks, including some that were coordinated simultaneous, in five locations in Mandalay Region and northern Shan State. (Page 2) Attacks by Brotherhood Alliance Damage Infrastructure and Stall Border Trade. The Brotherhood Alliance’s attacks damaged key infrastructure and stalled border trade between Myanmar and China, negatively impacting the Myanmar economy and threatening progress of China-Myanmar Economic Corridor projects (Page 4). Second Round of Rohingya Repatriation Fails. Nearly a year after the first attempt failed, the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh tried and failed once more to repatriate Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh due to their continued refusal to return while conditions remain unsafe in Myanmar (Page 16). UN Fact Finding Mission Calls for Sanctions on Tatmadaw-Owned Businesses. -
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for the Project to Upgrade Max Myanmar Cement at Taung Philar Area, Lei-Way Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for The Project to Upgrade Max Myanmar Cement at Taung Philar Area, Lei-way Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area Max Myanmar Manufacturing Co., Ltd (Myanmar Environment Sustainable Conservation) October 2016 1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for The Project to Upgrade Max Myanmar Cement at Taung Philar Area, Lei-way Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area Max Myanmar Manufacturing Co., Ltd (Myanmar Environment Sustainable Conservation) October 2016 2 CONTENTS DECLARATION (By Max Myanmar Manufacturing Co., Ltd).......................................................... (i) DECLARATION (By MESC) ............................................................................................................ (ii) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... (iii) ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION ................................................................................................ 1 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 3 2. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION FRAME WORK .............. 8 2.1 Corporate Environmental policy of Max Myanmar Manufacturing Co., Ltd ............................ 8 2.1.1 Environmental Policy and Legal Frame work .................................................................. 9 2.1.2 Myanmar Laws relating to environment .......................................................................... 9 2.1.3