drinking water

Clay pots everywhere quenched Myanmar’s thirst, until they vanished

October 16, 2019 by Thiha

When the bullock carts lugging passengers and produce pulled into Yangon, coated in the umber dust of the countryside, the people on board, if not the oxen, used to be able to count on refreshment. On many a street corner, often under a shade tree, stood what looked like a dollhouse on stilts. Inside was […]

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3 million gallons of daily water supply for Southern Yangon townships to start in June 2020

September 27, 2019 by Thiha

The process of employing contractors for distribution of three million gallons of drinking water to the townships in southern part of Yangon Region including Dala Township will begin in June 2020. The information was disclosed by Nay Pyi Taw Council member Aung Myin Tun after Lower House MP Dr Sein Mya Aye for Dala Township […]

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Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey 2015-16

June 1, 2017 by thiha

The 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (2015-16 MDHS) is the first Demographic and Health Survey to be conducted in Myanmar. The survey was implemented by the Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS), and data collection took place from December 7, 2015, to July 7, 2016. Funding was provided by the United States Agency for […]

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Japan’s development loan to be spent on infrastructure and economic zone

August 20, 2013 by thiha

Japan will lend over US$ 900 million for development projects this fiscal year to be spent on renovation and basic infrastructure in Yangon, as well as the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, according to an official from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans are long-term low interest rate loans advanced to developing […]