CIAO DATE: 10/2013
April 2013
Institute of International Education
Investing in the Future: Rebuilding Higher Education in Myanmar focuses on the historic U.S. higher education delegation to Myanmar in February 2013. It was the largest delegation of U.S. universities to travel to Myanmar. Led by IIE’s President and CEO Allan E. Goodman, the delegation included representatives from 10 U.S. higher education institutions, the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, and the U.S. Department of State, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Academic Programs Meghann Curtis. The report presents findings from the visit and includes observations on the context of higher education in Myanmar, an analysis of needs facing the sector, and recommendations to support partnerships and academic exchanges. It is our hope that this report will provide policy makers, foundations, private sector corporations, and higher education professionals with an overview of potential areas for engagement; and will help facilitate the timely implementation of much-needed higher education capacity building activities that will be critical for the next phase of Myanmar’s economic development.
Resource link: Investing in the Future: Rebuilding Higher Education in Myanmar [PDF] - 656K