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Elephant Foot Yam Production in Southern Chin State ______
Value Chain Assessment: Elephant Foot Yam Production In Southern Chin State ___________________________________________________________________________________ January 2017 Commissioned by MIID and authored by Jon Keesecker, Trevor Gibson, and Tluang Chin Sung. Acknowledgements The report authors would like to thank Duncan MacQueen, Marc Le Quentrec, and Derek Glass for sharing their research into elephant foot yam production in Myanmar. This document has been produced for the Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) on behalf of the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) with funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the consultants and do not necessarily reflect those of RECOFTC, MIID, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or any other stakeholder. MIID - Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development 12, Kanbawza Street Yangon Myanmar Phone +95 1 545170 [email protected] Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development | 2 Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 1.1 CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND 1.2 MAIN FINDINGS 1.3 RECOMMENDATIONS 2. RESEARCH BACKGROUND 6 2.1 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 2.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3. HISTORY OF EFY INDUSTRY IN CHIN STATE 8 4. BACKGROUND: CULTIVATION, PROCESSING AND MARKETS 10 4.1 TAXONOMY AND CHARACTERISTICS 4.2 CULTIVATION 4.3 CHIP PROCESSING 4.4 POWDER PROCESSING 4.5 MARKETS 5. OVERVIEW OF EFY VALUE CHAIN 18 5.1 ACTORS IN THE VALUE CHAIN 5.2 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT 5.3 SUPPORT SERVICES 5.4 SALES CHANNELS AND AGGREGATE OUTPUT 5.5 VALUE ADDITION 6. ANALYSIS OF VALUE CHAIN 29 6.1 ANALYSIS OF ACTOR CHOICE AND RATIONALE 6.2 ASSESSMENT OF MARKET PROSPECTS 6.3 COMPETITION WITHIN MYANMAR 7. -
School Facilities in Matupi Township Chin State
Myanmar Information Management Unit School Facilities in Matupi Township Chin State 93°20’E 93°40’E 94°0’E INDIA Hriangpi B Hlungmang THANTLANG Aika Hriangpi A Sate Lungcawi Sabaungte HAKHA Leikang Khuataw Langli Siatlai Darling Calthawng B Siatlai Laungva Lan Pi Calthawng A Lunthangtalang Ruava B Sharshi Ruava A Lotaw Calthawng A Sabaungpi Sapaw Zuamang Rezua Rezua Tinia Rezua Sawti Nabung Taungla Hinthang (Aminpi) Pintia Hinthang (Aminpi) Hinthang (Adauk) Hinthang (Thangpi) Marlar Ramsai Tuphei 22°0’N 22°0’N Lungdaw Darcung Ramsi Kilung Balei Lalengpi Lungpharlia Siangngo Tisi Sempi Thangdia Vawti Lungngo Etang Khoboei Aru Thaunglan Longring Tinam Lungkam Tibing (Old) Tilat Tibing (New) Sungseng B Cangceh Sungseng A MATUPI Hungle Zesaw Thesi Lailengte B Tingsi Lailengte A Raso Soitaung Ta ng ku TILIN Sakhai Khuangang Baneng Radui Taungbu Pasing Sakhai A Renkheng Pakheng Amlai Boithia Daidin Din Pamai Satu Tibaw Kace Raw Var Thiol Kihlung Anhtaw Boiring B Luivang Ngaleng Thicong Ngaleng Boiring A Thangping Congthia 21°40’N Lungtung 21°40’N Daihnam Phaneng Lalui Khuabal Tinglong Vuitu Leiring B Leiring A Nhawte B Bonghung Khuahung Okla Matupi Khwar Bway (West,East) BEHS(1,2)-Madupi Leisin Nhawte A Taung Lun Ramting Kala Kha Ma Ya(304) Thlangpang A Theboi Valangte Thlangpang B Haltu Hatu (Upper) Wun Kai Vapung Valangpi Amsoi B Cangtak Amsoi A Belkhawng Tuisip Lungpang Palaro Kuica MINDAT Lingtui Pangtui Khengca Thungna Thotui Sihleh Ngapang Madu Mindat Raukthang Rung 21°20’N 21°20’N Boisip Mitu Vuilu PALETWA Legend Main Town Schools Other -
Hild Focused Local Social Plan, Chin State
Child Focused Local Social Plan, Chin State A policy document supporting Chin State’s Comprehensive 5-year Development Plan and Annual Planning 2016 – 2021 October 2014 Acknowledgements The Local Social Plan (LSP) is an initiative tha t UNICEF has been successfully developing and implementing in a number of countries. The work carried out in Chin State by the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID), with UNICEF’s financial and technical assistance, is designed to develop a LS P for Chin State – as part of the State Comprehensive Development Plan - and establish a LSP methodology that may be replica ble in other states and regions of Myanmar. Danida has provided generous financial support. Myanmar Institute for Integrated D evelopment 41/7 B, Golden Hill Avenue Bahan Township Yangon Myanmar Contact: [email protected] Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS I MAP OF CHIN STATE II 1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. THE CURRENT SITUATION IN CHIN STATE 1 2.1 DEMOGRAPHICS 2 2.2 GENDER ROLES 3 2.3 CHIN STATE – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 4 3. KEY FEATURES OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN CHIN STATE 5 3.1 CAPACITY FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION 5 3.1.1 INSTITUTIONAL SET -UP 5 3.1.2 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS 6 3.2 SOCIAL PROTECTION AND VULNERABLE GROUPS 7 3.2.1 CHILDREN 7 3.2.2 WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY 10 3.2.3 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 12 3.2.4 ELDERLY PEOPLE 14 3.3 EDUCATION SERVICES 16 3.3.1 SCHOOL ENROLMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES 17 3.3.2 LIMITED ACCESS TO PRE -SCHOOLS 18 3.3.3 DROP -OUTS 18 3.3.4 NO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 19 3.3.5 POOR LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS AND VERNACULAR TEACHING 19 3.3.6 QUALITY OF TEACHING AND THE EFFECTS OF ISOLATION 19 3.4 PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND HEALTH SITUATION 20 3.4.1 ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES 20 3.4.2 LACK OF FOOD SECURITY 23 3.4.3 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 24 3.4.4 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS 26 4. -
Southern Chin State Rapid Assessment Report Sept
First Rapid Assessment in Southern Chin State (30 th August 2010 to 9 th September 2010) Final Report Table of contents 1 Assessment rationale, objectives and methodology .................................................3 1.1 Context: worrying trends in Southern Chin State..............................................3 1.2 Objectives of the rapid assessment .................................................................4 1.3 Assessment methodology and constraints .......................................................4 2 Background information on the two townships: difficult access, few INGOs .............4 2.1 Mindat Township..............................................................................................4 2.2 Kanpetlet Township .........................................................................................5 3 Overview of local farming systems ...........................................................................6 3.1 Main crops and cropping systems....................................................................6 3.1.1 Slash-and-burn system ................................................................................6 3.1.2 Home gardens .............................................................................................7 3.1.3 Winter crops.................................................................................................7 3.1.4 Permanent crops..........................................................................................7 3.2 Farming calendar.............................................................................................8 -
Corners of Chinland – Discovery of Heart-Shaped Lake
Corners of Chinland – Discovery of Heart-shaped Lake Hidden Heart-shaped Lake Tour - 0313 2013 Outline Itinerary Brief About Rih Lake Day 1 Yangon Arrive “Rih Lake lies between the border of Burma (Myanmar) and India, western part Day 2 Kalay of Falam Township. It is one of the most Day 3 Tedim magnificent and beautiful lakes in Burma (Myanmar). The lake is about one mile in Day 4 Tedim – Tonzang –Tedim length and half a mile (four furlongs) in width. It is about 3 miles in diameter and the depth is Day 5 Rih about 60 feet. Rih Lake is well known for its shape which is heart. You can enjoy and enjoy Day 6 Kalay the marvelous landscape with Rih Lake by boat (only 5pax). We sure it will give you the most Day 7 Yangon remarkable experience in your life.” Day 8 Yangon Depart Healthy Forest between Kalay and Tedim Memmorial Stone Slabs at Tonzang Beauty of Rih Lake Red Rhododendron Friends of Nature Travels and Tours No. 618, Nanta Gone Street, Insein Tsp. Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: + 95-1-641456, +95-9-5048059 Fax: +95-1-641456. W: www.myanmarnature.com, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Corners of Chinland Tour – Discovery of Heart-shaped Lake 2013 Dates and Costs October - April 2013 US $ - 2561/Pax According to local exchange rate and local situation, the tour programe and tour price may change. Grading This is a cultural and natural photography tour, with little walking except for a long walk at . Grading is B (soft trekking). -
Infrastructure and Urban Development Plans P in Chin State
Chin State Investment and Product Fair 16th March 2019 Myanmar Convention Center, Yangon Infrastructure and Urban Development Plans in Chin State Daw Aye Aye Myint Deputy Director General Department of Urban and Housing Development Ministry of Construction Contents • Business opportunities to invest in road infrastructure in Chin State • National Spppatial Development Framework Plan • Urban and Regional Planning • Hierarchy of Urban Development Planning • Urbanization, Population and Potential in Chin State • Town Development Concept Plans in Chin State • Urban System, Urban Transformation and the Role of Cities in Chin State Overview of Chin State Area 36000 Square kilometer (5. 3%) of the whole Myanmar Population 518,614 (1.02%) of the whole Myanmar Total length of Road in Chin State -10770.76 kilometer Total Length of Roads in Chin State Under DOH -2119.329 km (1316 miles 7.25 Furlong) Total Length of Union Roads in Chin State Under DOH -(8) Roads 687. 0 km (426 mile 7 Furlong) Total Length of Provisional Roads in Chin State Under DOH-(25) Roads (1432.35km) (ill)(890 mil 0.12 Furlong) Government Budgets (2018-2019) - Union Budget - 16296.589 million (MMK) - Chin State Budget - 71541.493 million (MMK) Total - 87838.082 million (()MMK) Road Density - 0.059 km/km² - 4.09 km per 1000 people Per Capita Financing - 169370/- MMK Per Capita Annual Income -737636 MMK(2017-2018) Connectivity Dominant - Transport Linkage Objective - Movement of Peopp()le and Goods/ Tourism and Business(Trade)etc., Mode - (6) modes . Railway . Road -
Annex 3 Public Map of Rakhine State
ICC-01/19-7-Anx3 04-07-2019 1/2 RH PT Annex 3 Public Map of Rakhine State (Source: Myanmar Information Management Unit) http://themimu.info/sites/themimu.info/files/documents/State_Map_D istrict_Rakhine_MIMU764v04_23Oct2017_A4.pdf ICC-01/19-7-Anx3 04-07-2019 2/2 RH PT Myanmar Information Management Unit District Map - Rakhine State 92° EBANGLADESH 93° E 94° E 95° E Pauk !( Kyaukhtu INDIA Mindat Pakokku Paletwa CHINA Maungdaw !( Samee Ü Taungpyoletwea Nyaung-U !( Kanpetlet Ngathayouk CHIN STATE Saw Bagan !( Buthidaung !( Maungdaw District 21° N THAILAND 21° N SeikphyuChauk Buthidaung Kyauktaw Kyauktaw Kyaukpadaung Maungdaw Mrauk-U Salin Rathedaung Mrauk-U Minbya Rathedaung Ponnagyun Mrauk-U District Sidoktaya Yenangyaung Minbya Pwintbyu Sittwe DistrictPonnagyun Pauktaw Sittwe Saku !( Minbu Pauktaw .! Ngape .! Sittwe Myebon Ann Magway Myebon 20° N RAKHINE STATE Minhla 20° N Ann MAGWAY REGION Sinbaungwe Kyaukpyu District Kyaukpyu Ma-Ei Kyaukpyu !( Mindon Ramree Toungup Ramree Kamma 19° N 19° N Bay of Bengal Munaung Toungup Munaung Padaung Thandwe District BAGO REGION Thandwe Thandwe Kyangin Legend .! State/Region Capital Main Town !( Other Town Kyeintali !( 18° N Coast Line 18° N Map ID: MIMU764v04 Township Boundary Creation Date: 23 October 2017.A4 State/Region Boundary Projection/Datum: Geographic/WGS84 International Boundary Data Sources: MIMU Gwa Base Map: MIMU Road Boundaries: MIMU/WFP Kyaukpyu Place Name: Ministry of Home Affairs (GAD) Gwa translated by MIMU Maungdaw Mrauk-U Email: [email protected] Website: www.themimu.info Sittwe Ngathaingchaung Copyright © Myanmar Information Management Unit Kilometers !( Thandwe 2017. May be used free of charge with attribution. 0 15 30 60 Yegyi 92° E 93° E 94° E 95° E Disclaimer: The names shown and the boundaries used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.. -
School Facilities in Kanpetlet Township Chin State
Myanmar Information Management Unit School Facilities in Kanpetlet Township Chin State 93°36’E 93°44’E 93°52’E 94°0’E Kyauk Taung 21°20’N Bhutan 21°20’N India Kachin Hlayt Son China Khwe Lon Thar Bangladesh Sagaing Mar Kyar MATUPI Chin Shan Vietnam Mandalay Khar Pan Chin Let Mun Htan Aum To n N g e Magway Laos MINDAT Sam Ein Nu Rakhine Kayah Htat Shwi Bago Khi Taw Am Pon Ngon Laung Kyawt Daw Yangon Sam Thar Kayin Ayeyarwady Thailand Mon Hla Laung Pan Kant Thar Yon Khin Ye Laung Pan Cambodia Kannlaung Ma Shwi Khar Tanintharyi Ma Kyauk Ahr Khay Laung Ma Chaing BEPS(2,3)-Kanpetlet BEPS(Post)(1)-Kanpetlet 21°12’N Kyet Chan 21°12’N Kanpetlet Chaung Yaing Ma Kyar Kanpetlet Lwei Pan Kun Saw Laung Par Kun Pin Laung Hpon Ein Nga Shaung Ma Swi Twi Chaung Taw Lun Don Auk Vi Ton Baw Tu Kauk Tu Mar Lee Lwei Doke Sat Chauk Khar Yaing Nga Kye Ma Kyar Ein Nu Kheik Hseng Nang Say Kay Hmaw Laung Lone Ah Htet Hlei Baung Bin Ma Khon Htwi Khar Nan Ma Dar Thar Lon Ein Nu Khwe Thar Khar Lwe Khaw Khan Nan Ma Nar Yin Khat Daing Yet Chaung Kyee Kun Yan Se Pyawt 21°4’N 21°4’N Kwe Yaing Mu Laung Myaung Pan Thar Auk Hlei Khoke Chaung Moet Tin Pon Kyinn Htan Kone Hpyan Chaung KANPETLET SAW Hmu Chein Dein Ma Sar Twi Hpar Hpoke Shaung Po Hpone Twi Kyin Kar Nan Auk Yin Hoke Pon Kyin Hlaing Doke Kyin Dway Pan Taung Kyin Dway Pu Saw Maw Chaung Chit Saw Kyauk Pon Kyin Hman Taung Yan Shit Yaung Twee Ohn Nga Aw Kyin 20°56’N 20°56’N Nga Shaung Shi Nawt Kyin PALETWA Auk Kant Lauk Mawt Lar Yar Nan Chaing Laung Sat San Kyin Khauk Pon Kyin Ngun Zaing Su Poke Kyin Kun Toe Shin -
'Threats to Our Existence'
Threats to Our Existence: Persecution of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on Threats to Our Existence: Persecution of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma September, 2012 © Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on 2 Montavista Avenue Nepean ON K2J 2L3 Canada www.chro.ca Photos © CHRO Front cover: Chin ChrisƟ ans praying over a cross they were ordered to destroy by the Chin State authoriƟ es, Mindat township, July 2010. Back cover: Chin ChrisƟ an revival group in Kanpetlet township, May 2010. Design & PrinƟ ng: Wanida Press, Thailand ISBN: 978-616-305-461-6 Threats to Our Existence: PersecuƟ on of ethnic Chin ChrisƟ ans in Burma i Contents CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... i Figures and appendices .................................................................................................. iv Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... v DedicaƟ on ...................................................................................................................... vii Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................ viii About the Chin Human Rights OrganizaƟ on................................................................... ix RaƟ onale and methodology ........................................................................................... ix Foreword ....................................................................................................................... -
LIFT Call for Proposals Chin Programme 2019
LIFT Call for Proposals Chin Programme 2019 – 2023: Transforming Chin State through agriculture development, improved nutrition and health, and the creation of decent work Ref no: CfP/LIFT/2019/2/Chin Release date: 19 June 2019 Deadline: 13 August 2019 by 13:00 (Myanmar local time) Title: Chin Programme 2019 – 2023: Transforming Chin State through agriculture development, improved nutrition and health, and the creation of decent work. Budget: USD 9 million Estimated Start: November 2019 Duration: Three years 1. Background The Livelihoods and Food Security (LIFT) Fund is a multi-donor fund established in 2009 to address food insecurity and income poverty in Myanmar. LIFT 2019-2023 is funded by seven donors – the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, Switzerland, the United States, Canada and Ireland. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the Fund Manager for LIFT, administrating the funds and providing monitoring and oversight services. The overall goal of the LIFT Fund is to achieve a sustained reduction in the number of people living in hunger and poverty in Myanmar. LIFT strengthens the resilience and livelihoods of poor and vulnerable populations through interventions to raise income, decrease vulnerability, improve nutrition and support pro-poor policy development. LIFT works with a broad range of implementing partners, including non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, the Government of Myanmar, the private sector, civil society, academic and research institutions. The Fund is active in the four main agro-ecological zones of Myanmar and to date has reached more than 11.6 million people or roughly 26 per cent of rural Myanmar’s population; and is active in two-thirds of the country’s townships. -
Acknowledgements This Report Was Developed by Representatives from the Chin State Health Department, Central Mohs Department Of
Acknowledgements This report was developed by representatives from the Chin State Health Department, Central MoHS Department of Public Health, Central MoHS Department of Medical Services, National Health Plan Implementation Monitoring Unit (NIMU) from the Ministry of Health and Sports, and the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG). The team responsible for the Chin Health Report 2018 would like to thank the Chin State Health Director and Deputy Chin State Health Director, and representatives from State Health Departments for their guidance and contribution to the development of this report. Special thanks goes to all the Township Medical Officers and Basic Health Staffs from all the nine townships of Chin State for their cooperation and profound contribution to data gathering and coordination at township level. The team´s gratitude also goes to the State Government, Implementing Partners (INGOs, UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations) and donors for providing valuable inputs. Lastly, the team would like to thank all partners that have provided financial as well as technical support throughout the whole process. National Health Plan Implementation Monitoring Unit (NIMU) NIMU is a dedicated unit under the Minister’s Office, Ministry of Health and Sports Myanmar (MoHS). NIMU coordinates and facilitates the execution of activities included in the National Health Plan (2017-2021) and Annual Operational Plans together with all the Departments of MoHS, MOHS at various levels, and key stakeholders. The Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG Fund) The 3MDG Fund is a multi-donor trust fund funded by Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and USA, and operated by United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). -
Rhododendron News March April 2015
Volume XVII, Issue II Rhododendron News March-April 2015 Rhododendron News Bimonthly Publication since 1998 Volume XVII, Issue II March-April 2015 Chin IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) taking shelter near the Kaladan river after being forced to flee conflicts between the Arakan Army and the Burma Army (Photos: Khumi Media Group) Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) 2-Montavista Avenue, Nepean, K2J 2L3, Canada Ph: 1-613-843-9484 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chro.ca Volume XVII, Issue II Rhododendron News March-April 2015 2 Table of Contents Arbitrary Taxation & Extortion Page 3-5 • Police extort money for bamboo and firewood • Police extort money from local traders • Families demanded money to release child soldiers • Staffs salaries deducted by dept head Other Human Rights Violations Page 5-7 • Matupi Times threatened after writing about robbery by Natala students • State govt deny permission for Falam human rights training • Two policemen rape Chin girl in Tonzang Township • Man arrested for beating 4-yr-old Rezua girl to death • UN urge Burmas govt to end impunity Humanitarian & Development Situation Page 8-12 • Dozens of children hospitalized for diarrhoea • Hakha hit hard by water shortages • Villagers flee as Arakan, Burma armies clash in Chin State • Villagers worried as Arakan-Burma armies clash continues • Govt approve airport construction in Chin State • Villagers fleeing conflicts in need of humanitarian aid • Villagers worried as bad weather disrupts cultivation Event Page 12-15 • Chin State to host third ethnic media conference