Higher Education reform in Myanmar: Neoliberalism versus an inclusive developmental agenda

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Higher Education reform in Myanmar: Neoliberalism versus an inclusive developmental agenda

Lall, M-C; Kandiko Howson, C; (2020) Higher Education reform in Myanmar: Neoliberalism versus an inclusive developmental agenda. Globalisation, Societies and Education , 18 (2) pp. 109-124. 10.1080/14767724.2019.1689488. Green open access

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Abstract

Myanmar has been transitioning to a parliamentary democracy following a long period of authoritarian military rule, with higher education positioned as a catalyst of and for change. This paper explores the policy reform texts through discourse analysis and the process of their enactment by senior university leaders. Two discourses emerge, one of neoliberalism and the role of globalisation, competition and marketisation. Another adopts traditional Myanmar values and argues for an inclusive, developmental agenda based on local needs using culturally sensitive approaches. The article explores the complimentary and contradictory nature of these approaches and the consequences for reform efforts.

Type:	Article
Title:	Higher Education reform in Myanmar: Neoliberalism versus an inclusive developmental agenda
Open access status:	An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI:	10.1080/14767724.2019.1689488
Publisher version:	https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2019.1689488
Language:	English
Additional information:	This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification:	UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Education, Practice and Society
URI:	https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10085376