Lead for Change, Build Stronger Communities
The 4th Kant Kaw Alumni Conference
November 17, 2018
Summit Parkview Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar
9:00 – 9:05 am Introduction
Masters of Ceremony: Po Po Myint Saw (UPP Batch 13), Saw Karlar Nay Lin (CLASS Batch 1) and Khine Thiri Lin (UPP Batch 12) 9:05 – 9:25 am Getting to know: Strengthening Camaraderie and Networking Meera @ Lwin Mar Oo ( UPP Batch 9) Nang Phong Noan ( CLASS Batch 7) Naw Rosy Love (CLASS Batch 3) 9:25 – 9:40 am Welcome Remarks Executive Director of Thabyay Education Foundation 9:40 – 10:00 am Introduction to TEF Peace Leadership & Research Institute(PLRI) Thabyay eLearning Platform(TeP) Study Abroad Advising and University Relations (SAAU) 10:00 – 10:15 am Keynote Remarks Elizabeth Armstrong (Director of Paung Sie Facility) 10:30 – 10:55 am Impact Discussion: Education How had one year at Kant Kaw impacted the journey and direction in education field? Based on the experience, what changes are urgently needed for Myanmar education sector? What should be the most significant change for Myanmar education sector? What are the roles of educated youth to implement this change in moving our country forward? |
Impact Discussion: Entrepreneurship
What is entrepreneurship and what kinds of qualities are needed to be entrepreneurs? Which specific qualities are necessary to develop entrepreneurship skills as well as to cultivate entrepreneurship spirit? In what ways is entrepreneurship important for Myanmar and why?
What is entrepreneurship and what kinds of qualities are needed to be entrepreneurs? Which specific qualities are necessary to develop entrepreneurship skills as well as to cultivate entrepreneurship spirit? In what ways is entrepreneurship important for Myanmar and why?
Impact Discussion: Eco-tourism and Environmental Awareness
As we know, tourism industry is a driving force for economic development for Myanmar. Why is eco-tourism different from conventional tourism? How is ecotourism related to environmental awareness? How can these two areas complement each other? What roles do young people, entrepreneurs play in promoting ecotourism and environmental awareness in Myanmar?
As we know, tourism industry is a driving force for economic development for Myanmar. Why is eco-tourism different from conventional tourism? How is ecotourism related to environmental awareness? How can these two areas complement each other? What roles do young people, entrepreneurs play in promoting ecotourism and environmental awareness in Myanmar?
Impact Discussion: Youth Empowerment
Have young people in Myanmar developed required skills to make choices on their own? Do young people have sufficient education and career opportunities for their profession and career? What will be the necessary approaches for youth capacity development? What will young people need to be prepared today for future Myanmar? What are the approaches of empowering today’s youth to transfer the country’s future to their hands?
Have young people in Myanmar developed required skills to make choices on their own? Do young people have sufficient education and career opportunities for their profession and career? What will be the necessary approaches for youth capacity development? What will young people need to be prepared today for future Myanmar? What are the approaches of empowering today’s youth to transfer the country’s future to their hands?
Impact Discussion: Gender Equality
What is gender equality in details? In what ways such equality will be achievable? What are the obstacles that hinder implementation? Where are we as a country in terms of gender equality? Is Myanmar comparable to its neighboring countries since our leader at the top is a powerful and influential woman?
What is gender equality in details? In what ways such equality will be achievable? What are the obstacles that hinder implementation? Where are we as a country in terms of gender equality? Is Myanmar comparable to its neighboring countries since our leader at the top is a powerful and influential woman?
Impact Discussion: Peace Leadership
What are the general understandings of what a leadership is? Is leadership a skillset, a spirit, or a style? Why are leadership abilities keys to the success of peace process in Myanmar? What are the fundamental abilities that a peace leader should possess? How can youth take a leading role in peace building process? What can be the youth initiatives to participate in as peace building process in Myanmar are likely to take time with prolonged conflicts.
What are the general understandings of what a leadership is? Is leadership a skillset, a spirit, or a style? Why are leadership abilities keys to the success of peace process in Myanmar? What are the fundamental abilities that a peace leader should possess? How can youth take a leading role in peace building process? What can be the youth initiatives to participate in as peace building process in Myanmar are likely to take time with prolonged conflicts.
Panel Discussion: Community Leaders and Alumni Scholar
Development starts with a family, then with a community and then a country. What are the ingredients of a developed community? What should we really be envisioning when thinking of development for our community and our country? In general, we are concerned with interconnection between development of a community and its education. What should be the first priority, Education and Community Development or Community Development and Education? How had one year at Kant Kaw impacted the current path to work for the community and to study further?
Development starts with a family, then with a community and then a country. What are the ingredients of a developed community? What should we really be envisioning when thinking of development for our community and our country? In general, we are concerned with interconnection between development of a community and its education. What should be the first priority, Education and Community Development or Community Development and Education? How had one year at Kant Kaw impacted the current path to work for the community and to study further?
“The Kant Kaw Education Center, the very first sculptor who shaped the way I am today, made me aware the power of diversity through different classmates from all over the country and many teachers from all around the world. Confidence, esteem, experience and knowledge are priceless resources activated during my time in Kant Kaw!” Rkar Ko Ko, UPP Batch 3