Land and Natural Resources Governance (LNRG) program
Myanmar's land and natural resources are threatened by conflicts, disputes, environmental degradation, and climate change. This program will strengthen ethnic and community-based systems for better land and natural resources governance in the South East region through empowered local civil society organisations and accountable ethnic Service Departments. This support builds on past successes, and is implemented by trusted local and international partners.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Myanmar |
Governance
Participation démocratique et société civile
Politique du secteur publique |
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2027 |
CHF 2’580’000
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- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Secteur privé suisse
- Unversität Bern
- Land Core Group (LCG)
- Transnational Institute (TNI)
- University of Bern/Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Participation démocratique et société civile
Politiques publiques et gestion administrative
Thème transversal Réduction des risques de conflit
Le projet est axé sur l'amélioration du fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11467
Contexte |
Myanmar's land and natural resources (LNR) face numerous threats from conflicts, disputes, environmental degradation, as well as climate change. Since the military coup, ongoing violence displaces populations, leading to competition for scarce resources, while landmines render areas unsafe. Short-term war economies, fuelled by corruption and regulatory loopholes, promote unchecked logging and resource extraction, further harming the environment. Natural disasters, in particular floods and heatwaves, damage infrastructures and agriculture, straining resources, as Myanmar is the second most vulnerable country to climate change globally. The rise of ethnic and community-based organizations has led to new governance opportunities, allowing ethnic groups to assume new responsibilities for administering services and managing natural resources. Despite the challenging circumstances, strengthening land and natural resources management should remain a priority, as this is the key to advancing a sustainable agenda, ensuring fair distribution of resources, and protecting the rights of individuals and indigenous communities. Thanks to its decade-long engagement in land governance, Switzerland is perceived as a reliable donor with a solid network of trusted implementing partners on land and natural resources issues. |
Objectifs | Land and natural resources in Myanmar Southeast regions are managed according to good governance principles and to locally institutionalized customs, for the benefit of the population, including the most vulnerable (such as indigenous population, internally displaced people, women, and youth). |
Groupes cibles | Women Leaders, village communities, CSO networks with a focus on Karen and Karenni states Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) service departments and other emerging political actors |
Effets à moyen terme |
Outcome 1: Communities and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including women leaders, contribute meaningfully to the land and natural resources policies’ formulation and implementation. Outcome 2: Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and emerging governing structures formulate and implement inclusive land and natural resources policies that incorporate the views and inputs of CSOs and concerned communities. |
Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Output 1.1: CSOs are capacitated with policy development and implementation skills, tools and knowledge to operate in a volatile context Output 1.2: Community-based climate adaptation plans are developed and implemented Output 1.3: Women participate in policy work and processes Output 2.1 Knowledge is produced and shared to support policy work of ethnic service departments Output 2.2: EAOs and new political structures have network, skills and analytical tools to inclusively develop and implement policies Principaux résultats antérieurs: In the last phase of the Strengthening Land Governance Program (2022-2024), partners successfully adapted to the military coup and resulting conflicts, achieving notable outcomes. Over 75 CSOs across 10 states and regions received support to remain engaged in the land sector, empower local communities, conduct research, and participate in policy dialogues. A total of 47 CSOs benefited from training in Geographic Information System (GIS), data management, remote sensing, and an e-learning platform. More than 70 community forest boundaries were documented. The program produced over 20 key knowledge products, including analyses of legal frameworks, a climate change analysis dashboard, and crucial policy research on customary land tenure and gendered land rights. This program supported the revision of nine ethnic policies related to land, natural resources, drugs, and gender. Additionally, ethnic land governance systems in Karen, Karenni, and Mon were strengthened to better develop and implement policies. |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Crédit |
Coopération au développement |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère Secteur privé Institution universitaire et de recherche suisse Partenaire de mise en œuvre Swiss contribution to
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Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
Synergies mainly within SPO3: Paung Ku, UNDP Civil Society Unit, Direct Action (incl. Direct Action Governance additional credit), Coordination with Mekong Regional Land Governance (MRLG) project, and Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT). |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’580’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 150’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 2’580’000 |