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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
Year founded
2016
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
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%
Age (years)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
10
Myanmar average
15
Global average
33
% 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

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
9,500
Myanmar average
35,402
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
9,521
Likes (2021)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
8,217
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Centre for Economic and Social Development
74
Myanmar average
186
Global average
19,785
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
1,774
Global average
7,402
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
258
Global average
15,795
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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