Improved ability of remittance-dependent communities in the conflict-affected areas to cope with the impact of COVID-19 on their livelihoods

The project aims to address pressing needs to create jobs, improve livelihoods and build resilience for remittance dependent communities - especially returned migrants, women & youth – to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflict in EAO and mixed administration areas of Kayin and Mon State. Remittances have been a lifeline for many conflict-affected communities in southeast Myanmar and the reduction of remittances will potentially have devastating consequences for these communities. The project will provide employment opportunities to remittance dependent communities through the improvement of community-demanded rural infrastructure mainly focusing on WASH facilities and also an emphasis on implementing Upskills TVET training for the poor and vulnerable ethnic remittance dependent communities that are home of the pandemic affected migrant workers. The project will not only provide a very important safety net for those most vulnerable and affected in the remittance-dependent villages in Kayin and Mon State, it will also support longer-term recovery by increasing employability and creating key rural infrastructure.

Project symbol

MMR/20/02/NZL

Admin unit

ILO-Yangon

Start date

23/09/2020

End date

31/03/2023

Total allocation

1872061

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

1872061

Development Partners

New Zealand Embassy in Myanmar, Yangon

Country/Countries

Myanmar

Outcomes

Outcome 3: Economic, social and environmental transitions for full, productive and freely chosen employment and decent work for all