Myanmar

Considered the last frontier of Southeast Asia, Myanmar has transitioned towards a more market-oriented economy since the opening of the country in 2011. Yet, the leapfrog needed for a sustained and inclusive economic development is challenged in particular by limited human capital, one of the underlying factors being the chronic lack of access to improved livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged working age population.  safjjdskfljasdlkfjdsaj klsdajflkasdj klfjasdf  
About myanmar

Country Facts

  • Area in km2: 653,290
  • Population: 54,480,044
  • Capital: Nay Pyi Taw

Swisscontact in myanmar

  • since 2013
  • 4 running projects
Director South Asia
Manish Pandey

Swisscontact in Myanmar

Our work in Myanmar focuses on addressing the most critical issues impacting the local economic development through strategic partnerships with private sector, governments and local communities. We create programs that enable labour market access and provide basis for employment and income generation for disadvantaged women and men. 

Embodying sustainability at every level, we integrate in our initiatives capacity building of local actors in development and strengthening private sector engagement to leverage a unique set of connections and network. We are committed to achieving scalable solutions via market-led approaches while understanding local priorities, local context and promoting local ownership.

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2014 - 2022
Myanmar
Initial vocational education and training, Sustainable tourism
Vocational Skills Development Project
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The objective of Swisscontact’s work is to open up pathways out of poverty for people in developing countries through broad-based economic development projects.

Motivated and productive employees with initiative constitute the most important success factor in all areas of our work. We count on motivated individuals who are looking to the future, impact- and team-oriented, and want to work in international development cooperation.
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Sustainable growth, driven by an innovative private sector, adding value to underdeveloped regions and engaging disadvantaged populations as active market participants is the foundation of Swisscontact’s project work
Regional Report Asia 2020
Insights 1 - Why Local Vocational Training?
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Swisscontact Myanmar

437(B), Pyay Road,
(behind Summer Palace Hotel)
Kamaryut Township,
11041 Yangon