About Us

Organization Background

Inya Economics was established in 2017 as a locally-based independent think tank with a strong focus on sustainable and inclusive development. The organization employs holistic and alternative approaches, as well as policy and academic advancements, to promote people’s prosperity. Its primary mission is to advance economic knowledge democratically and share economic value with society’s well-established members. Inya Economics strengthens policy considerations through rigorous evidence-based research that benefits a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, governmental bodies, and both non-profit and for-profit organizations.

Inya Economics has been publishing the Inya Economic Journal since 2017. In addition to the journal, the organization occasionally releases reports, economic briefs, policy briefs, working papers, survey research, academic blogs, as well as videos and podcasts addressing various development issues in Myanmar. Inya Economics also offers consultancy services in four specialized areas: (1) Monitoring and Evaluation, (2) Research, (3) Strategy and Policy Support, and (4) Specialist Areas.

Our Values

Independence: As a local independent think tank (2.0) that promotes public participation in the policymaking process, we are free to conduct our research and advocacy without external influence.
Accountability: We are responsible for our actions and follow the principle of doing no harm, taking ownership of our mistakes and working to make things right.
Transparency: We value transparency and strive to maintain the organization’s reputation and image by operating in an open and honest manner.
Innovation: We approach problems with innovative and critical solutions, always seeking new and better ways to address challenges.
Evidence-based: We base our strategies and decisions on rigorous analysis and research, using evidence to guide our actions.
Diversity and human rights: At Inya Economics, we respect diversity and human rights in terms of gender, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, and political ideology. We do not tolerate any form of segregation over fundamental rights, and we value these inherent rights.
Inclusive economy: We are dedicated to working for an inclusive economy as the means to sustainable economic development, based on our firm beliefs and standpoint.

Our Vision

We pursue economic resilience and shared prosperity for sustainable development of our federal democratic nation.

Our Mission

We work to empower institutions and communities through sound economic education, inclusive policy dialogue, and practical solutions for resilient and shared prosperity.

Organizational Governance

Our organization is operating under an executive-led governance model on a pilot basis from 19 February 2026 to 31 December 2026. To ensure accountability, we have implemented a single management system for the entire organization. As part of this system, we have introduced the IE Police, which allows anyone to file a complaint if they believe our employees are not adhering to our values and policies. The IE Police system is designed to prevent discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, and minority status. To file a complaint, please email us at [email protected]

Executive Director

The Inya Economics Core Team (IECT) holds the authority to appoint an Executive Director (ED) through a voting process during the organization’s annual meeting, with the ED serving a two-year term. In cases of necessity, IECT reserves the right to vote and appoint a new ED at any point within the year.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, management, and direction to Inya Economics. This role involves overseeing the organization’s research, policy analysis, advocacy, and outreach efforts to ensure its mission and goals are met effectively.

The Executive Director reports to the IECT and works closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT), operational staff, and other stakeholders. The ED represents the organization in engagements with local organizations, partners, experts, donors, and other external stakeholders.

Operation Team

The Operations team comprises seven units: Administration, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Program Quality Management, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), and Organizational Audit.

Program Directors

Under the new executive-led governance system, Program Directors (PDs) are appointed by the Executive Director and are responsible for supporting program and project implementation, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, assisting in strategy development and proposal preparation, and supporting donor engagement and organizational communications under the leadership of the Executive Director.

Inya Economics Core Team

The Inya Economics Core Team serves as the highest regulatory body and guarantor of the organization.