The Impact of the Pandemic and Coup in Myanmar on Inclusive Education

Abstract

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has been in effect since 2019. It has impacted people's lives differently, and education is one of the biggest challenges. In Myanmar, apart from the pandemic, the Coup d’état in 2021 crippled development across many sectors, including education. Consequently, they interfered with Myanmar's progress toward inclusive education in line with Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG 4). A brief overview of Myanmar's progress and challenges in implementing inclusive education is provided in this chapter. Furthermore, it aims to bring ideas on how inclusive education in Myanmar could improve in the aftermath of the pandemic and coup.

Citation

Oo, Z.W. and Kawai, N. (2023), "The Impact of the Pandemic and Coup in Myanmar on Inclusive Education", Lane, D., Catania, N. and Semon, S. (Ed.) Progress Toward Agenda 2030 (International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Vol. 21), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 139-153. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-363620230000021010