civil society organizations

EOI from experienced and competent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Submission Date: 8 March 2018.

February 23, 2018 by Thiha

UNICEF Myanmar is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from experienced and competent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to identify and pre-qualify potential partners for prospective partnership in specific result areas of County Programme 2018-2022. Organisations interested in this Call for EOI should complete online form available at UNICEF Myanmar website www.unicef. org/myanmar/overview_13490.html no later than 8th […]

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Locals Upset Over IFC Meeting Regarding Salween Hydropower Project

January 25, 2018 by thiha

MANDALAY — Action for Shan State Rivers (ASSR) said on Monday that locals were saddened by the meeting of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) concerning the controversial hydropower projects on the Salween River in Shan State. “Despite disagreements, the IFC held a stakeholder discussion in Taunggyi on Monday, without representatives of impacted locals or local […]

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Where Will Myanmar’s Energy Come From?

August 7, 2017 by Thiha

Myanmar’s high growth in electricity demand — rising by around 13 percent annually — is a challenge for the government. Demand is estimated to reach 4,500 MW by 2020 and 13,410 MW in 2030. Currently there is no plan to meet this high demand. High-level policy shifts and unclear policies within the cabinet and ministries […]