Yangon, Myanmar, May 7, 2026 — Yangon Technological University (YTU) is once again receiving support through the Mekong Institute (MI)-managed Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), this time for an initiative to improve water resources management and mitigate water-related disasters linked to climate change.

Under MKCF’s 8th Call for Proposals, YTU will implement the project, “Strengthening Capacity on Water Resources Management under Climate Change Aspect in the Mekong Countries.” The initiative aims to promote regional collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical capacity development to address water sector challenges and improve water governance. Supported activities will include training and research related to climate change analysis and flood inundation mapping.

During the project launch, YTU Rector Dr. Hla Myo Htun stressed the importance of strengthening technical cooperation and knowledge exchange to address growing climate-related challenges such as droughts and flooding.

Dr. Win Win Zin, Project Leader, and Dr. Zin Mar Lar Tin San, Project Coordinator, meanwhile provided an overview of the project objectives, implementation framework, and budget guidelines, while explaining planned activities including workshops, study visits, training programs, and pilot case studies.

In his remarks, MKCF Director Mr. Madhurjya K. Dutta underscored the importance of expanding partnerships for water-related cooperation across the Mekong region and emphasized the need to ensure that knowledge and skills gained through trainings are effectively applied in the workplace and contribute to practical development outcomes.

Previously, YTU piloted a small-scale rural community wind energy project also supported by the MKCF under Call 2. This new collaboration on water resources management demonstrates the strong partnership between MI and YTU, as well as the university’s capacity to deliver results.

To further support practical outcomes, a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting followed the project launch, during which implementation arrangements were discussed, including pilot sites where new water resources management and climate change adaptation strategies will be tested.

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