(A) Country Context
Myanmar’s political landscape has undergone profound changes, impacting not only state-building but also nation-building. The Federal Democracy Charter has emerged as a key roadmap for shaping a future federal democratic union, running parallel to and challenging the military-drafted 2008 Constitution. However, the country’s future will continue to be shaped by one of the world’s longest-running civil wars, alongside the ongoing Spring Revolution. Myanmar must prepare to address emerging national challenges in building an inclusive society, effective governance, and a functioning system of fiscal federalism.
(B) Program Overview
In response, Inya Economics has launched the Economic Federalism and Governance Program (EFGP) to address current and anticipated gaps in these areas. The program is designed to align with today’s complex realities while laying the groundwork for a future federal democratic system.
(C) Program Goal
To Strengthen economic governance and advance economic federalism.
(D) Program Objective
To strengthen fiscal federalism, public financial management, and local governance systems, as well as institutional capacity and policy implementation in federal and emerging federal units, enabling their transition from interim administration to transparent, accountable, inclusive, and sustainable federal governance.
(E) Program Strategies