A Chinese delegation, in cooperation with the International Poverty Reduction Centre in China (IPRCC) and the Department of Rural Development of Myanmar, conducted an initial assessment for the Village-Level Poverty Reduction Demonstration Project (Phase II) in two selected villages.
The team visited Nophahtaw Village in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region, and Anyasu Village in Zalun Township, Ayeyawady Region, from 6 to 14 July to discuss local needs in socioeconomic development, education, healthcare and environmental conservation, inspect conditions on the ground and review proposed development activities.
From 15 to 17 July, the delegation also studied completed projects under Phase 1 in Ayechanthar Model Village, Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw, conducted market research for infrastructure development and held discussions with officials from the Department of Rural Development.
The assessment was carried out under bilateral cooperation based on an Exchange Letter signed by China and Myanmar on 21 December 2022 to continue implementing Phase II of the project in the two selected villages. — MNA/KNN


