UNDP continues to support Myanmar in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the provision of 100 loudspeaker sets to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement to assist in strengthening its COVID-19 public awareness campaigns.
With influx of returning migrant workers, Mon State, being close to the Thai border, remains at high risk of COVID-19 infection and outbreak. While many of these returning workers are from the state, it also serves as the transit point for returning migrant workers from other states and regions. UNDP and partner organizations assist the regional authorities in mitigating the risk of virus infection while enforcing preventive measures among citizens.
In collaboration with the Mon State Government, United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) has been implementing a five-day awareness raising campaign starting from 8th June, providing face masks and immediate hygienic supplies.
UNDP Supported Webinar Helps Myanmar MPs Discuss COVID-19 Issues with International Parliamentarians
To ensure that MPs are supported in their role conducting oversight of this national strategy, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a webinar titled How MPs can apply Myanmar’s Covid-19 Economic Relief Plan during the second week of the Hluttaw session.
UNDP Myanmar continues to enhance the capabilities of governmental institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNDP Myanmar - 2018 Annual Report
In 2018 UNDP Myanmar finalised it new Country Programme Document (CPD) 2018-2022 and began implementation.
The CPD has two main outcomes – governance and sustainable peace, and sustainable and inclusive growth. Both outcomes are closely aligned with national priorities and the MSDP, which in turn is inspired by the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read more about our results and priorities for 2019.
What we do
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. This is a critical time for the world and Myanmar. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge opportunity to advance the country’s sustainable development agenda and the sustainable development goals.
In Myanmar, UNDP works in 2 main areas:
- Peace and governance: sustaining peace through national reconciliation and building an effective democratic state;
- Planet and prosperity: promoting inclusive, resilient and sustainable development and environmental management.
In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.
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About Myanmar
51.4 million
Population
70%
Rural Population
92.3%
Adult Literacy
4.6%
Women's Representation in Parliament
