The 2021 training program offered a rigorous introduction to ten key topics relevant to development and democratization in Myanmar. Every module was designed around key readings, a recorded lecture and an interactive discussion, followed by workshops supporting research writing and publication.
The programme included 22 emerging researchers from universities and civil society organisations in Myanmar. Nearly 60% identified as female and approximately 40% as non-Bamar, as recorded by the historic programme page.
2021 PROGRAM
Schedule for the 2021 Training Program
| Module | Instructor | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Reform | Melissa Crouch | UNSW |
| Global Governance: Capacity and Limits | Yves Tiberghien | UBC |
| Civil–Military Relations | Terence Lee | NUS |
| Foreign Powers and Domestic Conflicts | Moe Thuzar | ISEAS |
| Social Movements | Meredith Weiss | SUNY Albany |
| COVID-19: Non-State Responses | Victor Ramraj | University of Victoria |
| Social Media and Mobilization | Aim Sinpeng | University of Sydney |
| Federalism | Kai Ostwald | UBC |
| Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution | Erin Baines | UBC |
| Citizenship and Migration | Amanda Cheong | UBC |
| Professional Writing 101 | Siew Han Yeo, Htet Thiha Zaw & Andy Buschmann | University of Toronto / University of Michigan |
| From Submission to Publication | Siew Han Yeo, Htet Thiha Zaw & Andy Buschmann | University of Toronto / University of Michigan |
Information on Modules & Instructors
Constitutional Reform
Examines constitutional change, formal and informal amendment, the role of constitutions in public life, and the history and structure of Myanmar’s 2008 Constitution.
Learn more →Global Governance: Capacity and Limits
Introduces global governance, international cooperation, the role and limitations of international institutions, and challenges associated with disruption and global political change.
Learn more →Civil–Military Relations
Surveys why armed forces intervene in politics and the conditions under which military institutions may withdraw from political authority.
Learn more →Foreign Powers and Domestic Conflicts
Explores ASEAN centrality, external influence, non-interference, and the political tensions surrounding regional responses to conflict in Myanmar.
Learn more →Social Movements
Introduces approaches to understanding social movements, civil society, resources, political opportunities, and public participation.
Learn more →COVID-19: Non-State Responses
Considers community-led and non-state responses to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia, and the policy challenges of cooperation during public-health emergencies.
Learn more →Social Media and Mobilization
Introduces social media participation, content moderation, data protection, information integrity, and responsible digital engagement.
Learn more →Federalism
Compares forms of federalism and decentralization, with reference to Indonesia and Malaysia and questions relevant to Myanmar.
Learn more →Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution
Reviews memory, accountability, reconciliation, reparations and the challenges of responding to histories of violence.
Learn more →Citizenship and Migration
Examines how migration, nationality, documentation and legal status shape social participation and inclusion.
Learn more →Professional Writing 101
Introduces policy and research writing, argument development, organization, evidence, citation tools and draft planning.
Learn more →From Submission to Publication
Explains editorial review, revision, publication strategies, and challenges of writing across academic and policy outlets.
Learn more →Additional Programme Resources
2021 Instructors
Academic instructors and institutions named in the historic 2021 training programme.
Learn more →2021 Participants
Background on the emerging researchers who took part in the 2021 remote programme.
Learn more →Writing & Publication
The programme’s dedicated workshops on writing, editorial review and publication.
Learn more →Publications
Research publications connected to the initiative and relevant public scholarly platforms.
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