Transparency and Inclusive Growth Activity FY2021 Q1 Quarterly Report

The project is valued at $18.8 million and aims to support the Burmese government and non-government champions in advancing key economic reforms and institutional innovations. The primary objective of TIGA is to increase transparency and generate inclusive growth, thereby reducing poverty and inequality in Burma. The project focuses on three main intervention areas: Economic Reforms, Natural Resource Management, and Infrastructure. In the Economic Reforms area, TIGA is working to build foundations for local property taxation, evolve subnational economic governance, and support the rationalization of state-owned economic enterprises. Additionally, the project is promoting trade facilitation and border trade, protecting intellectual property rights, and preparing conflict-sensitive analysis and interventions. In the Natural Resource Management area, TIGA is strengthening the Myanmar Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), advancing the development of a responsible gemstone sector, and strengthening regulatory frameworks for mining. The project is also working to improve the transparency and accountability of the extractive industries sector. In the Infrastructure area, TIGA is developing a feasibility study and master plan for a Yangon seaport, supporting sound project evaluation and public-private partnership (PPP) processes, and extending access to electricity. The project is also working to improve the transparency and accountability of the infrastructure sector. TIGA is being implemented by Nathan Associates Inc. under contract number 7200AA18DOOO14, task order number 72048219F00001. The project is being reported on a quarterly basis, with this report covering the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. The report highlights the progress made in the first quarter, including the completion of key activities and the achievement of specific milestones. The project is being monitored and evaluated through a range of indicators, including progress towards the achievement of specific objectives and outcomes. The report also highlights the challenges faced by the project and the lessons learned from the first quarter of implementation. Overall, the report provides an update on the progress made by TIGA in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 and highlights the key activities and achievements of the project. TIGA is working closely with a range of stakeholders, including the Burmese government, non-government organizations, and the private sector. The project is also engaging with key international partners, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Through its work, TIGA aims to contribute to the achievement of the USAID's goal of helping Burma along its journey to self-reliance. The project is being implemented in Burma, with a focus on the country's economic development and growth. TIGA is working to address the challenges facing Burma's economy, including the need for greater transparency and accountability, improved infrastructure, and increased access to finance. Through its work, the project aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the USAID's goal of reducing poverty and inequality in Burma. TIGA is also working to improve the transparency and accountability of the Burmese government and the private sector. The project is promoting the use of open data and open government, and is working to improve the transparency and accountability of the extractive industries sector. Through its work, TIGA aims to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and the USAID's goal of promoting transparency and accountability in Burma. The project is being implemented in accordance with the USAID's policies and procedures, and is subject to regular monitoring and evaluation. The report highlights the progress made by TIGA in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 and provides an update on the project's activities and achievements.