??Urbanization is the movement of people from rural to urban environments, and the associated changes in the built environment. As political reform and rapid urbanization drastically reshape Myanmar, new opportunities are arising for practical collaboration between government agencies, and between the government and the public, to improve the sense of safety and security of the country?s growing urban population. In order to inform such collaboration, this policy brief provides an explanation of the concept of urban safety, provides examples of what urban safety can mean in the context of Myanmar?s cities, and identifies key government departments with responsibilities for achieving urban safety. The paper also elaborates on international experiences in improving urban safety and offers a number of policy opportunities that Myanmar governance actors may act on. Globally, there is a trend toward urbanization. By 2030, 96 percent of all urbanization will occur in the developing world. Within Myanmar, Yangon?s rapid and poorly-planned urbanization has drastically changed the face of the city, while urban centers around the country are having to adjust to growing populations and demand for services. This shift toward greater concentrations of population is having profound implications for a wide range of issues that will make cities more or less livable, potentially increasing or diminishing the sense of wellbeing among urban populations...??