Myanmar has made upgrading the national education system a priority, and Building Assets supports the Government in implementing the 2016-2021 National Strategic Plan. Our collective goal is to ensure that all children are able to access inclusive and quality education.
Addressing educational disparities
Conflict often destroys the right to education, and in so doing increases the likelihood of poverty, social division, and inequality. Myanmar has made progress in increasing access to quality education, but many children affected by conflict are not enrolled in school, struggling to reach their potential in life. There is continued concern about retention and performance levels, especially in secondary school, and the quality and gender sensitivity of education. National data on female education masks economic, regional, and urban-rural disparities – children from the poorest households enter schools later than their economically privileged counterparts. Many children also face discrimination due to ethnic origin, language, gender, or disability.
