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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:50:55 -0500
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QUOTABLE
"Malnutrition is a quiet catastrophe.
You can't see it in the same way you can see diarrhea or malaria or
pneumonia, or the other health problems that poor children face."
— Melinda Gates, co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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DEVELOPMENT BUZZ
As Myanmar elections approach, donors gear up for next phase
By Pete Troilo
Since 2011 when Myanmar embarked on its historic democratic
transition, the international development community has engaged in a
near
unprecedented effort to show how official development assistance can
actually work to deliver results.
Myanmar offered exciting prospects for development institutions and
professionals — an almost unique opportunity to transform arguably the
least developed and definitely the most isolated country in the
fast-growing Southeast Asian region.
Riding the back of reinvigorated diplomatic relations and
high-profile visits by government leaders, international donors
pledged their long-term commitments and vowed to apply assistance in
the most constructive, meaningful and coordinated ways.
Cautious pragmatism prevailed from the beginning.
No one expected any miracles in Myanmar.
The environment for conducting development work was unfamiliar,
unpredictable and difficult.
Despite an international assistance windfall, most segments of the
development community practiced restraint, heeding the warnings and
advice widely circulated in a 2013 report commissioned by Nathan
Associates which questioned if the outpouring of foreign aid to
Myanmar over three to five years
would "be more of blessing than a curse."
Today, some foreign governments cite Myanmar as a foreign policy achievement.
By many accounts, the government in Naypyitaw has pursued a
responsible and measured transition that has set the stage for broader
reforms.
Donors concede many missteps but highlight the incremental progress
— social, political and economic — in a country marginalized under an
authoritarian military regime for decades.
According to a recent national survey conducted by The Asia
Foundation, 62 percent of respondents "believe things in Myanmar are
going in the right direction."
But there is also no denying the disturbing news — such as violent
crackdowns on student protests or multiple ethnic struggles and
conflicts — that lead some observers to believe democratic progress
has stalled and the country's "opening-up" is more smoke and
mirrors than reality.
READ more ON DEVEX.COM |
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Teach thy own
This man is among those tapped by a renowned nonprofit to lead classes
in one of the world's largest refugee camps.
Who is he?
Get the full picture and share your own with us on Facebook.
#INNOV8AID
Cracking the coconut: 4 ways to improve financial security for
smallholder farmers
The Philippines is extremely susceptible to natural hazards, posing
significant
risk to the economy and livelihoods of the most vulnerable
populations, including coconut farmers.
Here are four ways to help coconut farmers achieve household
resilience and greater economic security.
READ MORE ON DEVEX.COM
VUVUZELA
Sounding off on EU's push for enhanced private sector involvement in development
Involvement of private sector entities in international development
continues to deepen.
But how sincere are they in helping improve well-being in
impoverished communities?
The European Commission understands those concerns, last year
launching a policy outlining the criteria under which the private
sector can engage in development efforts.
"We have designed a framework for private sector engagement in
development, which should allow to make a difference in developing
countries in a safe way for their people," EU Commissioner for
International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica told Devex
Associate Editor Richard Jones
ahead of last week's European Development Days forum in Brussels.
"We will of course look at lessons to be learned, but I am convinced
that this is the way forward."
That way forward includes supporting responsible supply chains and a
"smart mix" of voluntary and binding measures to promote corporate
social responsibility.
Some Devex readers remain skeptical.
Read more and join the conversation!
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this course presents a unique opportunity to augment knowledge,
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This five-day workshop will provide an introduction to participatory
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project planning and sustainable community development.
A set of tools and techniques is introduced to illustrate the
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Participants will study strategies to empower locals to consciously
make social changes and work together to organize plans that bring
about new ways of defining their world.
Participants learn to manage this socio-economic transformation and
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The perspectives on sustainable change of local community partners
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.
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:50:55 -0500
From: info@devex.com
To: georgeokello_8@hotmail.com
Subject: As Myanmar elections approach, donors gear up for next phase
To view this email as a web page, click here
To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add info@devex.com to your
address book.
June 11, 2015
QUOTABLE
"Malnutrition is a quiet catastrophe.
You can't see it in the same way you can see diarrhea or malaria or
pneumonia, or the other health problems that poor children face."
— Melinda Gates, co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Be the first to see and share each week's Quotable by liking Devex on Facebook
DEVELOPMENT BUZZ
As Myanmar elections approach, donors gear up for next phase
By Pete Troilo
Since 2011 when Myanmar embarked on its historic democratic
transition, the international development community has engaged in a
near
unprecedented effort to show how official development assistance can
actually work to deliver results.
Myanmar offered exciting prospects for development institutions and
professionals — an almost unique opportunity to transform arguably the
least developed and definitely the most isolated country in the
fast-growing Southeast Asian region.
Riding the back of reinvigorated diplomatic relations and
high-profile visits by government leaders, international donors
pledged their long-term commitments and vowed to apply assistance in
the most constructive, meaningful and coordinated ways.
Cautious pragmatism prevailed from the beginning.
No one expected any miracles in Myanmar.
The environment for conducting development work was unfamiliar,
unpredictable and difficult.
Despite an international assistance windfall, most segments of the
development community practiced restraint, heeding the warnings and
advice widely circulated in a 2013 report commissioned by Nathan
Associates which questioned if the outpouring of foreign aid to
Myanmar over three to five years
would "be more of blessing than a curse."
Today, some foreign governments cite Myanmar as a foreign policy achievement.
By many accounts, the government in Naypyitaw has pursued a
responsible and measured transition that has set the stage for broader
reforms.
Donors concede many missteps but highlight the incremental progress
— social, political and economic — in a country marginalized under an
authoritarian military regime for decades.
According to a recent national survey conducted by The Asia
Foundation, 62 percent of respondents "believe things in Myanmar are
going in the right direction."
But there is also no denying the disturbing news — such as violent
crackdowns on student protests or multiple ethnic struggles and
conflicts — that lead some observers to believe democratic progress
has stalled and the country's "opening-up" is more smoke and
mirrors than reality.
READ more ON DEVEX.COM |
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Teach thy own
This man is among those tapped by a renowned nonprofit to lead classes
in one of the world's largest refugee camps.
Who is he?
Get the full picture and share your own with us on Facebook.
#INNOV8AID
Cracking the coconut: 4 ways to improve financial security for
smallholder farmers
The Philippines is extremely susceptible to natural hazards, posing
significant
risk to the economy and livelihoods of the most vulnerable
populations, including coconut farmers.
Here are four ways to help coconut farmers achieve household
resilience and greater economic security.
READ MORE ON DEVEX.COM
VUVUZELA
Sounding off on EU's push for enhanced private sector involvement in development
Involvement of private sector entities in international development
continues to deepen.
But how sincere are they in helping improve well-being in
impoverished communities?
The European Commission understands those concerns, last year
launching a policy outlining the criteria under which the private
sector can engage in development efforts.
"We have designed a framework for private sector engagement in
development, which should allow to make a difference in developing
countries in a safe way for their people," EU Commissioner for
International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica told Devex
Associate Editor Richard Jones
ahead of last week's European Development Days forum in Brussels.
"We will of course look at lessons to be learned, but I am convinced
that this is the way forward."
That way forward includes supporting responsible supply chains and a
"smart mix" of voluntary and binding measures to promote corporate
social responsibility.
Some Devex readers remain skeptical.
Read more and join the conversation!
SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENT
Apply now: Specialized course on participatory development
The International Institute for Local Development and its partners
invite you to participate in a highly professional and specialized
course focusing on participatory development.
The sessions will take place from July through November (see below)
and will feature recognized international trainers.
Whether you work in the private sector, an NGO, a government
department, the United Nations or other development organizations,
this course presents a unique opportunity to augment knowledge,
network and drive your career forward.
This five-day workshop will provide an introduction to participatory
development strategies with practical applications of methods used in
project planning and sustainable community development.
A set of tools and techniques is introduced to illustrate the
integration of theory and practice and its foundation in a human
rights approach to development.
Participants will study strategies to empower locals to consciously
make social changes and work together to organize plans that bring
about new ways of defining their world.
Participants learn to manage this socio-economic transformation and
facilitate stakeholders to reverse the social hierarchy controlling
knowledge and decision-making.
The perspectives on sustainable change of local community partners
and outsiders are evaluated in varying social-cultural contexts.
.
Workshop 1: July 13-17, 2015
Workshop 2: Aug.
10-14, 2015
Workshop 3: Sept.
7-11, 2015
Workshop 4: Oct.
26-30, 2015
Workshop 5: Nov.
23-27, 2015
Due to limited space, you are advised to get your application in promptly.
To download the course brochure or application form, please click here.
For any queries, please send an email to training@iildev.org.
GDB - The Weekly Global Development Briefing for the Devex Community |
Copyright 2015 | Unauthorized commercial reapplication, reproduction
or retransmission, in whole or in part, is prohibited.
Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Read the latest Devex News
Devex News RSS Feed | Connect with us
Devex is the world's largest community of international development
professionals, companies and NGOs.
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NW, Washington, DC 20036 USA | Main +1.202.249.222 | Fax
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