IPSJ’s policy briefs give evidence-based analysis and practical guidance on key governance issues in Myanmar’s federal transition. Using field research, consultations, and comparative analysis, these briefs clarify complex political and institutional challenges into actionable insights.

Our briefs address themes like local governance, judicial independence, federal frameworks, natural resources, revenue-sharing, and conflict resolution. Created with context in mind, they connect grassroots realities to policy reform, providing practical tools for governance actors.

Strengthening Citizen Participation in Local Governance

Policy Brief Strengthening Citizen Participation in Local Governance for Effective Public Service De…

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…

Policy Brief: Rebuilding the Rule of Law in Myanmar: Pathways for a Federal Democratic Future

Policy Brief Rebuilding the Rule of Law in Myanmar: Pathways for a Federal Democratic Future Downloa…

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