Empowerment Program for Parliamentarians (EPP)

Designed especially for Myanmar Hluttaw staff and Members of Parliament, who want to improve their English language skills and professional capacity, EPP is offered in partnership with the Myanmar Scholarship Alumni Association (MSAA) as part of broader initiatives for Hluttaw capacity building. 

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About the Program
EPP is designed to support the Myanmar Parliament -- Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary staff -- by providing English language classes, professional development courses and occasional seminars and workshops on special topics.  The program was set up in April 2013 with two core activities– English classes for MPs and English classes for Parliamentary staff.  So far, a total of more than 300 Hluttaw staff and MPs have successfully participated in this program.

Objectives

• To empower parliamentarians in English language proficiency, thus enabling them to communicate internationally and access a wider spectrum of information
• To improve creative and critical thinking as well as logical reasoning skills
• To encourage inter and intra-party dialogue between parliamentarians

Scope of Services

• English instruction of specific professional topics to MPs, Executives and Staff
• Preparation for International Standardized Exams such as IELTS and TOEFL
• Knowledge sharing, thought provoking and idea generating discussions, as well as presentations and workshops
• E-learning Services
• A language lab and conversation corner
• A self study space open to all with wide ranging English language library and computers
• Advice and Assistance on scholarship application processes
• Access and assistance on E-learning programs such as EPOP
• Invitation of guest lecturers to speak on topics of national importance
• Invitation of guest lecturers to give training on specific work skills

How to Enroll
The classes are organized based on the needs assessment and evaluations of students.   Anyone interested in enrolling in any of the classes should first discuss the matter with and seek permission from appropriate departmental supervisor and then contact our office to take the initial diagnostic test. 

Contact Us
Please contact Aung Myat Phyu via email at [email protected] or by phone at 09 425 330 062  for more information should you have any question.  Our classrooms are located in the Hluttaw Office #20. 

"Our mission is to promote social justice, foster reconciliation, alleviate marginalization, and support sustainable development in Myanmar/ Burma, through higher education and professional development opportunities."

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EPP STAFF
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Ewan Cameron, Project Advisor
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Kay Thwe Htun, Instructor
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Naw Dar Yar Paw, Coordinator/Teacher
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Aye Tint Khaing, Program Intern
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Ohmar Zin, Research Assistant
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A Conversation Corner for Hluttaw staff who would like to practice their English speaking skills