The Voices of Nam Khone

Video Research Action Plan

Presented by Mong Pan Youths

11 June 2015

Outline

Purposes Research Questions Information needed Target Audience Methodology Timeframe Budget Key Responsible Persons

Purposes

To reveal the water governance system along the Than Lwin River basin especially in Wan Sala village

To access the livelihood of people in Wan Sala village those are depending on water resources

To examine the role of local people especially women and ethnic minorities on the proposed Mong Ton dam project

Research Questions

How do people along the Salween River mange water at the community level?

What are the livelihood of people in Wan Sala village? How do they utilize and mange water and natural resources?

What are the roles of local communities especially women and ethnic groups on the proposed Mong Ton dam project? What are their concerns and voices towards the project?

Information needed

Water sources

The utilization of water and management at the household level by both men and women

Water management for the agriculture purpose

The case study of one men and women (about their livelihood depending on water and natural resources)

The lists of consultation meetings and places

The response of the people at the consultation meetings

The concerns and the voices of the people (potential affected communities)

Target Audience

Academia who are interested in water management in the Than Lwin River

Civil society in Myanmar

Authority and politician

SMEC company

Investors

Methodology

Villages: Wan Sala village, Mong Ton township.

Sample interviewees:

Wan Sala villagers. 5 people. Both women and man. Will include all kinds of ethnic groups.

The people who attended consultation meetings conducted by SMEC company (5) people from Mong Ton, Taunggyi, Leng Khur and Kun Heng.