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Evidence-Based Insights for Strategic Action

IPSJ produces evidence-based policy briefs that translate rigorous research into clear, practical recommendations for policymakers, civil society actors, and emerging governance institutions. Grounded in participatory research, field assessments, comparative analysis, and expert consultation, our policy briefs address urgent challenges in Myanmar’s federal democratic transition.

By combining analytical rigor with grounded local insights, IPSJ ensures that research directly informs policy development and institutional reform. Our publications are accessible, actionable, and widely shared across Myanmar’s pro-democracy ecosystem and with international partners—supporting informed decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, and evidence-based state-building.

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Natural Resource Governance and Revenue Sharing
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Food Security & Livelihood

Humanitarian Aid Program

IPSJ’s Pilot Program on Livelihood and Food Security in Karenni As part of the livelihood improvemen…

Judicial Sector Reform Toward Judicial Independence in Post-conflict Myanmar

1. Executive Summary Since the February 2021 military coup, Myanmar’s judicial sector has suff…

Strengthening Local Bottom-Up Education Governance for

January 2026 Executive Summary Since the 2021 military coup, Myanmar’s education system has broken d…

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The Quiet Revolution: Myanmar’s Bottom-Up Federal Education Movement

In a small village tucked into the rugged hills of Myanmar’s borderlands, the sound of a bell doesn’…

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What is IPSJ and what does it do?

IPSJ (Institute for Peace and Social Justice) is a Myanmar-based non-profit organization that advocates for civic education, inclusive dialogue, conflict transformation, and resource governance within a federal democratic system.

Who does IPSJ work with?

IPSJ works with communities, civil society organizations, policymakers, youth groups, and stakeholders committed to peace, justice, and democratic governance in Myanmar.

How does IPSJ support conflict transformation?

IPSJ facilitates inclusive dialogue and trust-building processes that help prevent violence, address root causes of conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence.

What is IPSJ’s approach to advocacy?

IPSJ uses evidence-based research, civic education, inclusive dialogue, and policy engagement to promote peaceful solutions, social justice, and accountable governance.

Why is resource governance important to IPSJ’s work?

Effective resource governance ensures transparency, fair revenue sharing, and community participation, which are essential for peace, social justice, and sustainable development in a federal democracy.

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