Livestock
Individual Documents
Description:
"In Myanmar, there is a general attitude that issues affecting women fall exclusively under the purview of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement. This policy paper explores how gender mainstreaming in subnational governance can take place outside of what is typically considered women-centric policy domains in Myanmar, using the fisheries and livestock sectors as examples...Since 2011, Myanmar has begun implementing significant governance reforms. The 2008
Constitution provided a framework for the beginning of decentralization, shifting from a highly
centralized and authoritarian system to one that more closely resembles a democracy. The
formation of State and Region (S/R) governments, Myanmar?s newly established subnational
governing bodies, has created opportunities for legislation, policies, and budgets that are more
responsive and representative of local needs. While the introduction of subnational institutions
has indeed laid the foundations for increasingly democratic practices, the road towards gender
equality continues to face significant challenges under Myanmar?s current governance structure.
These challenges include:
zz A complex administrative structure that neglects to clearly define roles, responsibilities, and
reporting relationships;1
zz A general attitude that issues affecting women fall exclusively under the purview of the
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement; and
zz Outdated governance systems that pose barriers to equitable participation..."
Source/publisher:
Asia Foundation
Date of publication:
2018-08-15
Date of entry/update:
2018-08-26
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Women and Politics in Burma/Myanmar, Decentralisation (Decentralization) in Burma/Myanmar, Livestock
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Description:
Consultancy Report prepared for the Government of the Union of Myanmar.
Sally Grimes (New Castle Disease Vaccine Production Technician - FAO Consultant)
Source/publisher:
FAO
Date of publication:
1999-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Livestock
Language:
English
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