MYANMAR STUDIES PROGRAMME

About the Webinar

The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute Myanmar Studies Programme invites two expert analysts to assess the state of Myanmar’s economy after the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar in March. The World Bank estimates the earthquake’s economic impact to be USD 10.97 billion and that recovery and reconstruction costs will exceed direct damage estimates. In addition to direct impacts on the Mandalay region, UNDP reports that urban poverty in Yangon has soared from 10% in 2017 to 43% in 2023. More than 2.7 million people are now struggling with insecurity, job loss & rising costs. Many are nervous about the impacts of the ILO’s recently adopted Article 33 resolution on Myanmar. How did local and international companies react to the quake? And what is the economic mood, three months after the quake?

About the Speakers

Vicky Bowman is Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) and Senior Adviser to the Institute for Human Rights and Business. She is now based in London after being jailed and deported in 2022. She was the UK Ambassador to Myanmar from 2002 to 2006. Before her return to Myanmar in 2013, she worked for global mining company Rio Tinto.

Thet Zaw Htwe is Head of Policy and Strategy at EuroCham Myanmar, leading the advocacy efforts of EuroCham Myanmar. Prior to this role, he was the energy and green growth advisor at Spectrum Sustainable Development Knowledge Network, a national non-profit organisation. He has authored and co-authored several reports and publications. Thet’s expertise includes stakeholders relations and negotiations, tourism business development, development policy and project implementation.

Registration

This webinar will be delivered online entirely. You can join the webinar at the specified date and time using devices (computer, phone, or tablet) with internet connection.

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