Reflection on the Present and Future of International Support to Higher Education in Myanmar by Prof. Charlotte Galloway, Australian National University

Abstract

Myanmar is in the midst of another turbulent period in its history. Since the collapse of the monarchy and start of British colonial rule in 1885 Myanmar has yet to find a sustainable political framework. As a result, Myanmar has not been able to achieve extended periods of economic and social development and is near the bottom of almost all development indicators. There is good evidence that Myanmar has great development potential. The gains made during two brief periods of quasi-democratic rule (1948-1962 and 2011-2021) can be seen as strong indicators for positive change. During both periods significant donor support and international engagement facilitated capacity building across all sectors. Show more