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Join our virtual MIMU Orientation sessions to learn more about MIMU products and how these can support your agencies’ activities.

The next virtual sessions will be on 7th May (Tuesday) as follows:

  • in English language at 10:00 a.m.
  • in Myanmar language at 02:00 p.m

Please register through the MIMU Orientation Registration Form. Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 09774077762.

The latest MIMU village-level township maps, updated in accordance with Pcode version 9.5, are now available on the GIS resources page of the MIMU website.

Following the release of other products in the latest MIMU HDP Nexus 5W round of February 2024, we are pleased to announce the release of the final product from this round, the MIMU HDP Nexus 5W trend analysis report. This report analyses the changes and trends of activities reported to the MIMU HDP Nexus 5W between August 2020 and February 2024. Here, it is important to note that the MIMU HDP Nexus 5W captures voluntary information from agencies on the sector, geographical area and status of activities, but does not cover the number of people reached nor the extent to which needs are met.

Your inputs have been crucial to the development of MIMU HDP Nexus 5W since its inception in 2007. We invite you to share your feedback, suggestions and any inquiries regarding this analysis via [email protected]. Additional details and more MIMU HDP Nexus 5W products can be found in the MIMU HDP Nexus 5W page.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all agencies, especially 5W focal points, for your active participation in this exercise, and we look forward to your continuing cooperation and support for the next round. Please share your comments and feedback with us via the contact form.

Recently released earlier this month, “SeePuuYar” is a a free e-learning platform in Myanmar language where users can learn many IM skills such as data management, GIS, and remote sensing. Based on WordPress and open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS), the platform has features for self-paced learning through full online certificate courses.

Latest article from Sin Sar Bar highlights the critical role communications play in humanitarian, development work and social change, particularly under challenging circumstances. With references to a few studies and academic sources, the author gives some insights on resonating with the target audience to ensure that messages not only reach but also impact, leading to sustainable social and behavioural change.

MIMU Bulletins provide a periodical overview of MIMU's activities, products, services, and achievements in an illustrated and interactive format, complementing the MIMU Catalogue of Activities & Achievements.

In this edition in both Myanmar Language and English Language, MIMU’s activities in the latter 6-month of 2023 are covered, highlighting our continued commitment to core products and services such as HDP Nexus 5W, Assessments / Publications tracking, and trainings.

A critical situation: Responding to the Challenges of Providing Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Myanmar article explores a range of mental health challenges for Myanmar and identifies where action is needed to increase mental health and psychosocial support. This article, originally published on Tea Circle Myanmar, along with other resources are now available on MIMU's Health Sector page.

MIMU Bulletins provide a periodical overview of MIMU's activities, products, services, and achievements in an illustrated and interactive format, complementing the MIMU Catalogue of Activities & Achievements.

In this edition, MIMU’s activities in the latter 6-month of 2023 are covered, highlighting our continued commitment to core products and services such as HDP Nexus 5W, Assessments / Publications tracking, and trainings.

The latest map from MIMU explores seismic activity in Myanmar and nearby regions over the last 100 years. More resources can also be found in MIMU’s dedicates page for earthquake emergency preparedness and response.

The latest MIMU Myanmar Pcode version 9.5 (February 2024) is the result of the MIMU village mapping exercise which was collaboratively performed with inputs from field agencies. The most significant changes documented in this version are as follows;

  • 154 new villages were added in 11 townships in Tanintharyi, Mon and Mandalay.
  • 280 villages’ coordinates were newly added in 28 townships of 9 states/regions.
  • 1,128 villages’ coordinates were modified in 150 townships in all states/regions.

Detailed information of these and earlier changes is available in PDF and Excel formats.

In order to implement the Pcodes properly in your datasets, MIMU PCoder has also been updated, providing users with 3 dataset versions (9.5 or 9.4 or 9.2) and the flexibility to opt for place names in English or Myanmar (Unicode). You can use it to match PCode and place names as well as to get the coordinates of villages and towns along with their respective place codes and names. Guidelines in both Myanmar and English are now available.

All the release Pcode products can be found on the MIMU PCode Webpage.