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Latest wave of MIMU HDP Nexus 5W Products

Through the MIMU HDP Nexus 5W page, the following products have been released this week, reflecting the reported activities in 11,184 village tracts/towns of Myanmar (78% of the total) as of February 2024.

  • Updated project focus (IDPs/ Non-IDPs related) maps for specific areas
  • Village Tract Level maps for each sector
  • All sector maps at township level for each agency type

To get an interactive overview of the results at various levels, be sure to consult the following dashboards:

Thanks to all contributing agencies for your active participation, and we look forward to continued cooperation and support from you in the next round. Feel free to share your comments and feedback with us via the contact form.

Announcement of MIMU Power BI Training (14 - 17 May 2024)

We are pleased to announce that MIMU will offer a 4-day intensive Myanmar-language Power BI Training in May 2024. It will be held from 14th to 17th May 2024. The training will cover data shaping and data visualization to ultimately develop an online dashboard.

This training is free of charge. However, please note that participants must attend for the full 4 days.

The application can be submitted through the link - https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/w3eB6iaW by 30th April 2024 (Tuesday).

“SeePuuYar”: Learn Data and GIS Skills

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.

(Article) Strategic Communications for Development

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.

Updated MIMU Bulletin July - Dec 2023 (now also in Myanmar language)

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.

Challenges of Providing Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Myanmar

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.

Updated MIMU Bulletin July - Dec 2023

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.

Mapping 100 years of earthquakes in Myanmar

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.

Updated Pcoder and Pcodes version 9.5

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.

Updated MIMU Assessment/Publication Tracking Overview Dashboard

Try this week's the MIMU updated overview dashboard shows 2,534 assessments contributed by 197 agencies across 25 sectors of humanitarian and development activities. To find more detailed information of assessments/publications, please visit MIMU Assessments and Publications webpage.

As can be seen in the newly released Overview Dashboard of Assessment Tracking (February 2024), 52% of the reported assessments/publications have been done for countrywide level, followed by Rakhine (13%), then those in Kayin, Sagaing, Shan (North), Mandalay and Kachin.

Please find more detailed information of assessments/publications through the link HERE.
Thanks to all agencies for active participation in this exercise.

Please contact [email protected] for any further query, and be sure to share information on planned, ongoing or completed assessment/publications.