Yangon Technological University (YTU) is committed to providing structured education to develop skilled engineers, specialists, and researchers essential to national development. Fulfilling this mission requires a strong emphasis on the educational environment, program design, assessment, and quality assurance systems to ensure excellence in teaching and research.To cultivate high-quality educators, it is vital to promote the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges and to foster collaboration with national and international partners for effective knowledge exchange. In response to this need, the project aims to strengthen the capabilities of teachers, researchers, and officers in the water resources sector through practical knowledge transfer, ultimately benefiting government agencies and academic institutions alike. Read more...
Priority Sector
Environment
Project Site
No. of Direct Beneficiaries
Duration
Mar-2025 to Mar-2027
Collaborative design of training programs.
Field visits to Myanmar, Viet nam, and the Republic of Korea for real-world exposure.
Installation of a weather station at Nagmoeyeik Dam (Yangon Region) to collect real-time climate data.
Delivery of training programs in the Republic of Korea and Myanmar on climate change, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and disaster mitigation.
Organization of two workshops to analyze the current water sector situation and present project outcomes.
An increased number of research publications by staff.
Enhanced staff capacity in education, research, and English language skills.
Improved knowledge and technical capabilities of stakeholders in climate change analysis, flood inundation mapping, and sustainable water resource management through training and knowledge sharing.
Improved water resource management practices.
Strengthened regional resilience to climate change.
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