One of the fastest growing economies in the world, Myanmar is set on achieving inclusive economic development, aided by a strong giving culture. Myanmar has topped the CAF World Giving rankings over the last 3 years.
Landscape Report
Social Investment Landscape in Myanmar
After decades of dictatorship, building on the strong Buddhist culture and on elaborate post cyclone Nargis reconstruction efforts in 2008, there is a now a dynamic NGO as well as social enterprise sector in Myanmar. The strong presence of multilateral organisations and the recent proliferation of capacity builders could give the country’s social economy a vital boast. Download the report to access Myanmar’s social investment landscape
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Calvin Pun
Program DirectorYoma Strategic Holdings Ltd
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Cavelle Dove
DirectorPartnership for Change
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Emilie Röell
Myanmar RepresentativeAVPN
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Gerry Fox
Team LeaderPyoe Pin
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Godfred Paul
Country DirectorHelpAge International Myanmar
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