
Simon Lewis
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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
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
about 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.