Denmark will provide a grant aid to Myanmar’s five-year development project with emphasis on the education sector.
“The roadmap to assist Myanmar is under planning, especially in education sector. The five-year development project will kick off by 2016 and Denmark will coordinate with NGOs and CSOs in Myanmar,” said Mikael HemnitiWinther, Denmark ambassador to Myanmar.
Under the assistance programme, activities of NGOs in Myanmar will be reviewed to ensure the aids are progressive.
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Ooredoo and the Khan Academy Myanmar announced Myanmar’s first Translate-athon
Ooredoo Myanmar today announced that it has teamed up with the Khan Academy Myanmar to help make their wealth of educational material available across Myanmar. The Khan Academy Myanmar is a not-for-profit organization that aims to change education for the better by harnessing technology to make a world-class education available free to anyone, anywhere.
An extensive library of education resources, including interactive challenges, assessments and videos are available for students, coaches, parents and teachers. With Ooredoo’s new, next generation 3G network expected to bring the life-enhancing benefits of Internet access to the people of Myanmar, the potential exists for millions of new Internet users to leverage the comprehensive syllabus of the Khan Academy Myanmar to access further education across the country. The free library of educational resources includes 6,000 videos covering subjects such as: maths, sciences, economics, finance and history. The videos currently receive 10 million views every month from students around the world.
An extensive library of education resources, including interactive challenges, assessments and videos are available for students, coaches, parents and teachers. With Ooredoo’s new, next generation 3G network expected to bring the life-enhancing benefits of Internet access to the people of Myanmar, the potential exists for millions of new Internet users to leverage the comprehensive syllabus of the Khan Academy Myanmar to access further education across the country. The free library of educational resources includes 6,000 videos covering subjects such as: maths, sciences, economics, finance and history. The videos currently receive 10 million views every month from students around the world.
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Helping Burma’s Women Entrepreneurs to Take Risks
RANGOON — A small group of Burmese women who want to start businesses of their own is being helped by Project-W, part of a so-called start-up incubator in Rangoon. Eleven women were chosen for their business ideas, which range from starting an online shop selling longyis, to a travel agency. The women are currently involved in the six-month project, in which they are being taught business skills and market knowledge, and being advised by local mentors.
The Irrawaddy’s reporter Nyein Nyein talked to Allison Morris—the co-founder of Project Hub Yangon, which is running Project-W—about the program, its successes and its challenges.
The Irrawaddy’s reporter Nyein Nyein talked to Allison Morris—the co-founder of Project Hub Yangon, which is running Project-W—about the program, its successes and its challenges.
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Tech University sees opportunities in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region
Taipei, June 24 (CNA) A local technology university leader agreed to put forth a proposal for implementing personnel training and other resources exchange projects with Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region after a fruitful meeting with the region's trade and investment representative Tuesday.
With local birth rates declining, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) Vice President Lee Duu-jong said institutes of higher education in Taiwan are under pressure to find a market for their educational resources.
Myanmar's vast, untapped human resources that are needed to develop the Southeast Asian country's economy happen to offer a good opportunity for universities like Lee's to find a market value for its expertise, said Aung Pe Than, the visiting representative of Ayeyarwady Region Government.
With local birth rates declining, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) Vice President Lee Duu-jong said institutes of higher education in Taiwan are under pressure to find a market for their educational resources.
Myanmar's vast, untapped human resources that are needed to develop the Southeast Asian country's economy happen to offer a good opportunity for universities like Lee's to find a market value for its expertise, said Aung Pe Than, the visiting representative of Ayeyarwady Region Government.
U.S. Delegation Visits Myanmar to Invest in Community-Based Businesses
The US Department of State, in cooperation with the Richardson Center and the Aspen Institute, led a partnership delegation to Myanmar to invest in community-based businesses from April 28-May 3. During the trip, the delegation had discussions with government ministers, entrepreneurs, civil societies and farmers in Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyitaw. In the discussions, they talked about politics and social and economic investment.
"Last year, many in the international community thought Myanmar was changing in very positive ways, but Myanmar is now at a precarious point in its democratic transition," said Mickey Bergman, the leader of the delegation and vice-chairman of the Richardson Center.
The delegation spoke with companies and professional economists about business, investments, agriculture, food security, telecommunication, education, power and water in Myanmar.
"Last year, many in the international community thought Myanmar was changing in very positive ways, but Myanmar is now at a precarious point in its democratic transition," said Mickey Bergman, the leader of the delegation and vice-chairman of the Richardson Center.
The delegation spoke with companies and professional economists about business, investments, agriculture, food security, telecommunication, education, power and water in Myanmar.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Myanmar's matriculation pass percentage drops
Myanmar's high school matriculation results for the academic year 2013-14 show a decline in the pass percentage as compared with the previous year's results, media reports said Sunday.
Out of a total of 541,946 students enlisted for the matriculation examination in March, only 171,647 students or 31.67 percent passed, Xinhua quoted the examination board as saying.
The highest pass percentage was in the southwestern Ayeyawaddy region, while the number of students who failed the exam was higher in the far-flung corners of the country.
Out of a total of 541,946 students enlisted for the matriculation examination in March, only 171,647 students or 31.67 percent passed, Xinhua quoted the examination board as saying.
The highest pass percentage was in the southwestern Ayeyawaddy region, while the number of students who failed the exam was higher in the far-flung corners of the country.
GAP INC. ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH USAID TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN BURMA
As first American retailer in Burma, Gap Inc. invests in women's advancement program
[Rangoon, Burma] - [June 7, 2014] - Today at a signing ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Burma, Derek J. Mitchell, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Burma Mission Director, Chris Milligan, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that the company is partnering with USAID to invest in the social and economic growth of Burma. By producing its products from two factories in Rangoon, Gap Inc. becomes the first American retailer to enter the Burma market. The company's partnership with USAID will help lay the foundation for Gap Inc. to provide growth and economic opportunities for women in the country.
[Rangoon, Burma] - [June 7, 2014] - Today at a signing ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Burma, Derek J. Mitchell, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Burma Mission Director, Chris Milligan, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that the company is partnering with USAID to invest in the social and economic growth of Burma. By producing its products from two factories in Rangoon, Gap Inc. becomes the first American retailer to enter the Burma market. The company's partnership with USAID will help lay the foundation for Gap Inc. to provide growth and economic opportunities for women in the country.
Friday, 6 June 2014
Workshop on export standard for SMEs products to open
The workshop for upgrading export products involving small and medium enterprises will take place on June 6-to-11 in Bahan Township, Yangon.
Under the theme “Standardisation and Technical Transfer for Agro-based Products”, the workshop is expected to help SMEs products to penetrate the world market.
Under the theme “Standardisation and Technical Transfer for Agro-based Products”, the workshop is expected to help SMEs products to penetrate the world market.
Friday, 30 May 2014
What I learned setting up a startup incubator in Myanmar – and what you need to know about the country itself
Phil is the CEO of Pollenizer, a startup factory in Asia-Pacific that also works to design incubators and entrepreneurial ecosystems for big companies. Ideabox, Myanmar’s Ooredoo-powered incubator, opened its doors to applicants on May 12.
My first encounter with Myanmar happened around a board table at Indosat HQ in Jakarta, Indonesia. If I am honest, I probably couldn’t have told you where Myanmar was on a map when that meeting began. As I watched the briefing slides flip through, I wondered if it was possible to do what we were about to attempt. Fewer than one percent of the population on the internet; fewer than five percent with a mobile phone; a few computer associations – that was about it for the newly-opened country’s tech scene.
My first encounter with Myanmar happened around a board table at Indosat HQ in Jakarta, Indonesia. If I am honest, I probably couldn’t have told you where Myanmar was on a map when that meeting began. As I watched the briefing slides flip through, I wondered if it was possible to do what we were about to attempt. Fewer than one percent of the population on the internet; fewer than five percent with a mobile phone; a few computer associations – that was about it for the newly-opened country’s tech scene.
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Millions of Myanmar students to benefit from project: World Bank
YANGON, May 23 (Xinhua) -- About 8.2 million students of Myanmar will benefit from better-financed schools and more than 100,000 poor students will receive direct financial through the Decentralizing Funding to Schools Project, a press release issued by the World Bank said Friday.
The project is the first World Bank engagement on education in Myanmar, the release said.
The project financed by a 80 million U.S.dollars credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and 20 million U.S. dollars from the Government of Australia through the Myanmar Partnership Multi-Donor Trust Fund, will improve and expand the Myanmar Government's School Grants Program and Student Stipends Program, it said.
The project is the first World Bank engagement on education in Myanmar, the release said.
The project financed by a 80 million U.S.dollars credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and 20 million U.S. dollars from the Government of Australia through the Myanmar Partnership Multi-Donor Trust Fund, will improve and expand the Myanmar Government's School Grants Program and Student Stipends Program, it said.
World Bank to provide US$100 mln for education
The World Bank Group has pledged US$ 100 million in aid to boost Myanmar's education sector.
It will help to improve and expand the Myanmar’s Government School Grants Program and Student Stipends Program, according to a press release from the World Bank on May 20.
About 8.2 million students in Myanmar will benefit from better-financed schools and more than 100,000 poor students will receive financial support to attend classes, said the release.
It will help to improve and expand the Myanmar’s Government School Grants Program and Student Stipends Program, according to a press release from the World Bank on May 20.
About 8.2 million students in Myanmar will benefit from better-financed schools and more than 100,000 poor students will receive financial support to attend classes, said the release.
Monday, 28 April 2014
Telenor and Ooredoo to support Wiki Zero
Myanmar Wiki developers and the staff from Telenor are discussing to provide free mobile access to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopaedia.
The project is called Wiki Zero and competitors Ooredoo have also pledged their support. Organisers plan to train freelance developers to provide articles in Myanmar for free.
“Telenor asked for 50 articles to in initiate. Their recommendations are systematic. Ooredoo requested for 100,000 articles before their sim-card on sale. We can give 100,000 articles they want though I’m afraid this would end up a perfunctory effort,” said Mayar, a developer for Myanmar Wiki.
The project is called Wiki Zero and competitors Ooredoo have also pledged their support. Organisers plan to train freelance developers to provide articles in Myanmar for free.
“Telenor asked for 50 articles to in initiate. Their recommendations are systematic. Ooredoo requested for 100,000 articles before their sim-card on sale. We can give 100,000 articles they want though I’m afraid this would end up a perfunctory effort,” said Mayar, a developer for Myanmar Wiki.
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
MYANMAR OPENS ONLINE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
With the support of Ministry of Education, the ‘eLibrary Myanmar’ project will for the first time provide local academics and students online access to a comprehensive and multidisciplinary collection of scholarly resources.
The project is funded by the Open Society Foundations’Higher Education Support programme and is implemented by EIFL, an international not-for-profit organisation working with libraries around the world to enable sustainable access to digital information.
Burmese academics and students will have direct access to a comprehensive range of high quality digital resources, including journals, books and reference materials.
The project is funded by the Open Society Foundations’Higher Education Support programme and is implemented by EIFL, an international not-for-profit organisation working with libraries around the world to enable sustainable access to digital information.
Burmese academics and students will have direct access to a comprehensive range of high quality digital resources, including journals, books and reference materials.
Thursday, 3 April 2014
British Intl School set to open in Yangon
A new international school, teaching to UK standards, will open its doors to students in August, the British School Foundation (BSF) announced last week.
The British International School, located on Yangon-Insein Road near Inya Lake, will accept 100 to 150 students in its first year and is aimed primarily at the children of the large number of expatriates who have recently entered the country as it pursues its political and economic reforms.
The British International School, located on Yangon-Insein Road near Inya Lake, will accept 100 to 150 students in its first year and is aimed primarily at the children of the large number of expatriates who have recently entered the country as it pursues its political and economic reforms.
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Instant e-libraries for Myanmar universities
Universities in Myanmar have been given e-libraries with hundreds of thousands of digital books and academic journals to help them catch up after decades of isolation under military rule.
The University of Yangon and University of Mandalay have switched on these instant library collections, which represent another sign of how the country - also known as Burma - is opening up to outside influences.
Students and staff can search databases and download books and articles onto computers in the library. The next aim is to give students access in their own rooms and using their own laptops.
The University of Yangon and University of Mandalay have switched on these instant library collections, which represent another sign of how the country - also known as Burma - is opening up to outside influences.
Students and staff can search databases and download books and articles onto computers in the library. The next aim is to give students access in their own rooms and using their own laptops.
Monday, 24 March 2014
Myanmar's education reform process getting views from many stakeholders
UNESCO involved in key policy debates with officials on legislation and decentralisation
UNESCO has participated in a national-level Pragmatic Education Reform Forum in Nay Pyi Taw, in Myanmar.
The forum was opened by Vice-President U Sai Mauk Kham.
More than 700 participants, including members of parliament, Ministry of Education personnel, university rectors, teachers and students, discussed the findings and policy directions from the Comprehensive Education Sector Review (CESR) and the Education Promotion Implementation Committee (EPIC) working groups.
UNESCO has participated in a national-level Pragmatic Education Reform Forum in Nay Pyi Taw, in Myanmar.
The forum was opened by Vice-President U Sai Mauk Kham.
More than 700 participants, including members of parliament, Ministry of Education personnel, university rectors, teachers and students, discussed the findings and policy directions from the Comprehensive Education Sector Review (CESR) and the Education Promotion Implementation Committee (EPIC) working groups.
Myanmar spends the least for education among ASEAN countries: AAM
Myanmar is the lowest spender in the education sector and the third lowest in the healthcare sector among the ASEAN countries, according to a recent survey released by Action Aid Myanmar (AAM).
According to the government budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, the government allocated only 11.8 percent of the entire budget for all ministries to the Ministry of Education, and only 6.5 percent for healthcare.
According to the government budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, the government allocated only 11.8 percent of the entire budget for all ministries to the Ministry of Education, and only 6.5 percent for healthcare.
Burma partnership agreed to help regenerate economy
The University of Wolverhampton is to sign an agreement to provide training and courses In Burma.
The University has been working in the South East Asian country for the past 18 months. Initially this has involved providing Special Educational Needs training in the country to Burmese nationals.
A delegation from the University will arrive in Burma to sign an academic partnership agreement.
The University has been working in the South East Asian country for the past 18 months. Initially this has involved providing Special Educational Needs training in the country to Burmese nationals.
A delegation from the University will arrive in Burma to sign an academic partnership agreement.
Friday, 21 March 2014
Ooredoo Introduces MobileMonday to Myanmar
Ooredoo said it has introduced the global networking forum MobileMonday (MoMo) in Myanmar through its Ideabox programme.
MoMo, which began in Helsinki, Finland in 2000, is an open community platform of mobile industry developers and individuals fostering brand neutral cooperation and cross-border P2P business opportunities through live networking events to demo products, share ideas and discuss trends from both local and global markets.
MoMo, which began in Helsinki, Finland in 2000, is an open community platform of mobile industry developers and individuals fostering brand neutral cooperation and cross-border P2P business opportunities through live networking events to demo products, share ideas and discuss trends from both local and global markets.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Education Programs Try to Close Gaps in Myanmar
NYAUNG SHWE, MYANMAR — Across the marshes and open waters of Inle Lake, in Myanmar’s Shan State, motorboats and traditional canoes carry monks to temples and villagers to market, while fishermen with spherical wooden nets pull fish from the murky waters. Lately, another sight has also appeared — boatloads of tourists, cameras readied for the perfect shot of a rapidly disappearing traditional way of life.
Tourism in Myanmar, formerly Burma, is readying for takeoff, with new hotels, airports and restaurants under construction all over the country. Yet development in places like Inle Lake risks being held back by a major constraint: Decades of isolation and repression under the former military junta have left a shortfall in higher education and vocational training in essential skills, not least a working knowledge of foreign languages.
Tourism in Myanmar, formerly Burma, is readying for takeoff, with new hotels, airports and restaurants under construction all over the country. Yet development in places like Inle Lake risks being held back by a major constraint: Decades of isolation and repression under the former military junta have left a shortfall in higher education and vocational training in essential skills, not least a working knowledge of foreign languages.
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