Simon Lewis

Simon Lewis

Simon Lewis is a freelance journalist covering Southeast Asia. Following a stint as business editor of The Cambodia Daily newspaper in Phnom Penh, he has been based since 2013 in Yangon, where he also worked as an editor and reporter for The Irrawaddy news magazine. He has reported on development, business, human rights and religion in the region.

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In flood-stricken Myanmar, a new role for development partners

In flood-stricken Myanmar, a new role for development partners

over 10 years ago // Myanmar

International development organizations in Myanmar are temporarily suspending "normal" and "routine" programming in the country's inundated areas to provide humanitarian aid to those displaced by recent flooding.

Displaced from Kokang: The plight of Myanmar's IDPs

Displaced from Kokang: The plight of Myanmar's IDPs

almost 11 years ago // Myanmar

Fighting between government and rebel forces in the Kokang region of Myanmar's northern Shan State has led many migrants and locals in the area to seek refuge in neighboring states and across the border in China. With access severely restricted, how can aid groups help these IDPs?

A crucial step for Myanmar: Launch of social protection strategy

A crucial step for Myanmar: Launch of social protection strategy

almost 11 years ago // Myanmar

As it steadily opens itself to the international community, Myanmar started the year by adopting a landmark program for universal social safety nets. The strategy is not without its problems, as we learn from experts on the ground.