Education & Health
From The Report: Myanmar 2018
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To capitalise on the potential of its young and education-hungry population, the Myanmar government is working to rebuild its public education system at every level. Passing the appropriate legislation as well as further opening the sector up to new international partnerships and foreign investors will likely be necessary to achieve this, as will continued investment in infrastructure and learning resources, particularly in rural and more marginalised regions. Driven by demand for better services from the expanding middle class and bolstered by higher levels of public expenditure, growth in Myanmar’s health care sector is expected to accelerate. This comes during a time of regulatory relaxation, with the government drafting reforms intended to streamline the processes through which local and foreign companies are able to able to invest, incentivising private investment and stoking competition. This chapter contains interviews with U Pho Kaung, Rector, University of Yangon; and Dr Aye Aye San, CEO, Victoria Hospital; and General Secretary, Myanmar Private Hospitals Association.

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Overview

Hitting the books: Efforts to raise standards across the school system gain pace
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A larger supply of highly educated and technically skilled workers is needed if Myanmar is to succeed in fulfilling its economic potential. Achieving this will require systemic reforms and significant investments to meet the growing demands of both businesses and citizens for a quality education system. Raising the standard of education will be key to expanding growth opportunities for the country over the long term. History Traditionally, education mainly took place in monastery…

Interview

Broader horizons: U Pho Kaung, Rector, University of Yangon, on improving educational outcomes
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Interview:U Pho Kaung How can more investment in education enhance economic competitiveness? U PHO KAUNG: Improving the economy’s overall competitiveness through investment in education is very important for long-term national development. The focus on reforming Myanmar’s education system should be in three critical areas: better governance and management; improvements in quality and relevance in university syllabi and programmes; and solutions to help students arrive to the right places…

Analysis

Pedagogical priorities: Authorities are working to modernise teaching methods and improve access to quality schools
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By implementing the National Education Law, along with its supporting policies, the National League for Democracy government has demonstrated its commitment to improving educational quality and access. Building upon these efforts, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a medium-term strategy – the National Education Strategic Plan (NESP) – the first phase of which is set to run from 2016 to 2021. The foundation of the NESP is based on the recognition that the current education…

Overview

Nursing development: Private sector players drive growth, helping to improve the care provided to citizens
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Driven by demand for better services from the country’s expanding middle class and bolstered by higher levels of public expenditure, growth in Myanmar’s health care sector is expected to accelerate. This comes during a time of regulatory relaxation, with the government drafting reforms intended to streamline the processes through which local and foreign companies are able to able to invest, incentivising private investment and stoking competition. The government has affirmed its commitment…

Interview

Nurturing growth: Dr. Aye Aye San, CEO, Victoria Hospital; and General Secretary, Myanmar Private Hospitals Association (MPHA), on development strategies for the private health care sector
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Interview:Dr. Aye Aye San What measures could attract a higher number of specialist doctors to private sector hospitals? DR. AYE AYE SAN: The current situation of Myanmar’s health care sector is a reflection of the country’s current stage of development. It lacks adequate funding, it has the lowest ratio of beds per capita of the ASEAN countries – currently less than one bed per 1000 habitants, compared to the average of 2.5 for the region – and it has a shortage of doctors, specialists…