Myanmar Case Study – Part Two

In the first part of the case study, we introduced the nature of the study undertaken in Myanmar, and reflected on an analysis of the experience of women working at different levels, and how they were affected by violence.

In this second part, we provide you with some further reading materials and resources from the study, and invite you to reflect on the findings.

Readings:

Below you will find reading material and a Powerpoint presentation which will give you further insight relating to the study in Nepal, and the key findings at each of the levels:

• Preliminary Country Report (draft from early in the study)
• Key Findings Country Report  (produced at the end of the study)
• PowerPoint Presentation (presented at a final uptake workshop)

As you study these materials consider the following questions, and note down your thoughts in a learning journal.

Reflection Questions   What findings (if any) surprised or shocked you and why ? Which findings did you feel were most important, and at what level(s) of the socio ecological framework were they present? Were there any actions or positive developments that you noted, and if so what can be learned from them?

Further insights from the study

The resources below provide further reflections from the study, focussing on the experiences in Myanmar. 

The first resource is an article, written by Jon Gregson, found within the Women, Work and Violence in South Asia Newsletter no.3.  It focusses on how an innovation around use of a mobile phone app helped to empower women living in a rural part of Myanmar

Reading: Innovating to empower women in Myanmar iWomen app

The second resource, is another article written by Suti Suhariah. In discussion with the founder of Akhaya Women, he explores the topic of women’s empowerment in Myanmar. This article is found within the the Women, Work and Violence in South Asia Newsletter no.4. 

Reading: Cut the roots of the poisonous tree

Case Study Assignment    What could be done in Myanmar, to address the most important problems you have highlighted? Who are the stakeholders (individuals and/or organisations) that you think would have a role in helping to address this problem, or who might resist change?  Try to map them out on a diagram Now try to put down in words or pictures, how you would approach solving the problem through a project or policy design? What would be the key issues that need to be addressed? Please share the work you have done on this assignment with us, by emailing us at info@gendersouthasia.org, and  indicate whether you are willing for this to be shared on the Gender in South Asia blog site.

Now return to the Theme 3 Self Assessment Page

Theme 3: Findings – Self Assessment