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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Myanmar
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UNESCO gives specialized policy advice and technical assistance to affected governments, UN agencies and non-profit organizations in reactivating education system in post-disaster situations. It also plays a catalytic role, including advocacy, networking and participation in inter-agency activities, to ensure that educational needs are met in post-disaster settings.
With its ISDR partner agencies, UNESCO promotes the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction in national educational plans, school curricula and national strategies, as well as supporting natural disaster preparedness.
- Implementation of UNESCO's Myanmar Education Recovery Programme (MERP) in Myanmar (2009-2011).
- Implementation of the Education for Disaster Risk Reduction Programme for educational personnel at different levels (2011- 2013).
- INEE,
- DRR Working Gropu Myanmar,
- Disaster Preparedness and Response Education (DPRE)Working Group Myanmar
- Sardar Umar Alam (Mr), Head of Project Office, UNESCO Myanmar
- Myint Myint San (Ms), Programme Officer, UNESCO Myanmar
http://www.unescobkk.org/cluster-offices/in-this-region/myanmar/
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-sustainable-development/disaster-risk-reduction/
- Development of DRR Education Training Modules which are designed in line with HFA Priorities.
- Provision of DRR Education capacity development training to educational administrators, school principals and teachers.
- Translation and printing of the INEE Minimum Standards for Education booklet to Myanmar Language along with UNICEF, Save the Children, Recovery Coordination Centre and the Ministry of Education
- Provision of training workshops on INEE Minimum Standards for Education to educational personnel
UNESCO Myanmar carries out the following activities as well:
- HIV/AIDS education for young people
- Conservation of Inle Lake, Shan State
- Preservation of cultural heritage
- Development of media and communication
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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