Centre for Economic and Social Development

CESD
Yangon, Myanmar

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The Centre for Economic and Social Development (CESD) is an independent and non-political think tank undertaking evidence-based policy mobilizing domestic and international development resources to improve Myanmar. The Centre undertakes participatory policy research studies related to economic reform, poverty-reduction, sustainable development, and good governance in Myanmar. It also provides training and education services for key institutions and organizations contributing to the ongoing process of reform in Myanmar.

Contact details

Website:
https://myanmarcesd.org/

Address:
No. (27), Pyay Road, 6½ Mile, Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Country:
Myanmar

Sub-region:
South-Eastern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Myanmar
Operating languages
Burmese , English , Khmer

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2016
Age (years)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 9
Myanmar average
 14
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: U Myint
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): Zaw Oo
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2019
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 11
Myanmar average
 14
Global average
 125
2018
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 47
% Female staff
2019
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 45%
Myanmar average
 44%
Global average
 43%
2018
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 62%
% Female researchers
2019
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 66%
Myanmar average
 55%
Global average
 35%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 2
Myanmar average
 49
Global average
 49
2018
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 13

Social

Likes (2023)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 9,500
Myanmar average
 35,608
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 9,521
Likes (2021)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 8,217
Followers (2025)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 74
Myanmar average
 186
Global average
 20,495
Followers (2024)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 73
Followers (2022)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 73
Subscribers (2025)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 13
Myanmar average
 1,962
Global average
 7,732
Subscribers (2024)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 13
Subscribers (2023)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 12
Followers (2025)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 269
Myanmar average
 254
Global average
 16,361
Followers (2024)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 237
Followers (2022)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
 201

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Defunct organization (find out more): Yes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think Tank Initiative Directory
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