UN-Habitat Myanmar

What UN-Habitat Myanmar does

UN-Habitat Myanmar is the Myanmar country office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), a specialized UN agency mandated to promote sustainable urbanization and inclusive human settlements. Operating from its headquarters in Yangon, the organization serves Myanmar government ministries, township authorities, vulnerable and disaster-affected communities, urban planners and engineers, and civil society networks across 70 townships in Myanmar. Its core programmatic areas include urban planning and governance, disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, water and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure, secure housing and land administration, and post-disaster recovery.

The organization's portfolio comprises core programs including the EU-funded Myanmar Climate Change Alliance Phase 2 (MCCA2), the Post-Disaster Rapid Damage Assessment (PDRA) launched after the March 2025 7.7-magnitude earthquake, the Local Climate Action Planning (LCAP) initiative, the Transformation of Urban Management program, the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), and the Yangon Informal Settlements Resettlement Programme. Technical infrastructure integrates GIS, satellite imagery analysis (via UNOSAT partnership), and artificial intelligence tools for flood monitoring, early warning, land-use planning, infrastructure management, and carbon spatial mapping. The organization produces technical publications including field guides for building usability assessment and country program overviews.

UN-Habitat Myanmar is a non-commercial entity funded through assessed UN member state contributions, voluntary donor funding from entities such as the European Union, Japan, KOICA, and FCDO UK, and partnerships with implementing organizations. All programming is delivered through grants at no cost to beneficiaries, with field-level implementation in 13 townships across Yangon, Shan, Ayeyarwady, and Mandalay regions through the Community-Driven Development operational project. The organization does not generate commercial revenue and operates under the oversight of UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (Fukuoka, Japan) and headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Name

UN-Habitat Myanmar

Legal name

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

Website

https://unhabitatmyanmar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UN-Habitat Myanmar is the Myanmar country office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, delivering sustainable urban development, climate resilience, disaster risk management, and WASH programming across 70 townships through government partnerships and donor-funded projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Urban development programs
• Disaster risk management
• Climate change adaptation
• Human settlements planning
• Post-disaster reconstruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon, Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. UN Donor Funding and Government Contributions: As a United Nations agency, UN-Habitat Myanmar is funded through UN system allocations, donor contributions from member states, and programme funds from development partners. The agency receives funding from entities such as the European Union (for MCCA2) and Japan for specific development programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UN-Habitat Myanmar is the country office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, delivering grant-funded sustainable urban development, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, post-disaster recovery, WASH infrastructure, and land administration programmes in Myanmar. Operations are implemented through a community-driven "People's Process" approach in partnership with government ministries, township authorities, civil society, engineering societies, and UN partners across 70 townships and 7 cities.

Product overview

UN-Habitat Myanmar is the United Nations Human Settlements Programme country office, operating as a development and humanitarian organization rather than a technology product company. Its portfolio consists of development programs, technical publications, training initiatives, and disaster response frameworks. Core programs include the Myanmar Climate Change Alliance Phase 2 (MCCA2) for climate resilience, the Post-Disaster Rapid Damage Assessment (PDRA) for earthquake response, Local Climate Action Planning (LCAP) for community-based climate adaptation, the Transformation of Urban Management program, Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), and the Yangon Informal Settlements Resettlement Programme. Publications include technical field guides (Rapid Post Disaster Building Usability Assessment), recovery planning documents (Water Sensitive Recovery Planning), and strategic program overviews (2026-2029 Country Program Overview). Training programs include the IUTC-based Urban Economic Services and Infrastructure Development course. These programs and publications work together to address Myanmar's interconnected challenges of conflict, displacement, climate change, rapid urbanization, and disaster risks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Myanmar Climate Change Alliance (MCCA2) A climate resilience programme funded by the European Union and implemented by UN-Habitat Myanmar, supporting nature-based solutions, ecosystem-based adaptation, and locally-led climate action across diverse geo-climatic regions of Myanmar including Kalaw, Taunggyi, Bogale, Pyapon, Nyaung-U, and urban informal settlements.
• Post-Disaster Rapid Damage Assessment (PDRA) Emergency response assessment conducted after the March 2025 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, utilizing satellite imagery from UNOSAT combined with ground surveys by trained local engineers to complete over 25,000 building damage assessments and guide reconstruction.
• Local Climate Action Planning (LCAP) A community-centred initiative that empowers local communities to assess their vulnerability to climate change and participate in identifying solutions, involving mapping of climate risks and hazards, analysis of community impacts, and formulation of practical adaptation responses using participatory tools.
• Transformation of Urban Management in Myanmar UN-Habitat Myanmar programme supporting urban development governance, training new urban planners and managers, and helping develop key national policies including the National Urban Development Policy and National Housing Policy.
• Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) UN-Habitat Myanmar programme promoting improved housing policy, housing rights, land and tenure security, and slum and settlements upgrading through close collaboration with government and sector interest groups.
• Building Resilience Against COVID-19 Through WASH UN-Habitat Myanmar programme providing access to safe water and sanitation in urban informal settlements, installing handwashing stations, distributing IEC materials and healthcare packages, and supporting community-led social distancing initiatives.
• Yangon Informal Settlements - Resettlement Programme (YIS-RP) UN-Habitat Myanmar programme addressing informal settlement challenges in Yangon, working to improve living conditions and provide secure tenure solutions for vulnerable urban populations.
• International Urban Training Center (IUTC) Training Program UN-Habitat capacity-building programme on sustainable urban development covering smart cities, AI, GIS, intelligent transportation systems, climate resilience, sustainable urban planning, financial cooperatives, and community-led action, delivered through the International Urban Training Center in Gangwon State, Republic of Korea.
• Post-Earthquake Earthquake Response Plan Comprehensive UN-Habitat Myanmar response plan launched following the March 2025 7.7-magnitude earthquake, providing secure land tenure solutions, engaging the private sector for reconstruction, and strengthening inclusive local governance for recovery.
• Field Guide: Rapid Post Disaster Building Usability Assessment Comprehensive UN-Habitat field guide for rapid building assessment to establish usability of buildings following earthquakes, covering procedures for Level I and Level II rapid evaluation, designed for volunteer structural engineers and building inspectors.
• 2026-2029 Country Program Overview Strategic document presenting UN-Habitat Myanmar's priorities for 2026-2029 addressing challenges of conflict, displacement, climate change, rapid urbanization, and disaster risks, highlighting climate action, WASH, solid waste management, early recovery, and community resilience.
• Toward a Water Sensitive Recovery Planning Post-disaster recovery publication outlining strategies for Kalaw and Taunggyi in Myanmar following Typhoon Yagi, integrating spatial planning, community-driven assessments, and water-sensitive design with nature-based solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 projects implemented in 70 townships across Myanmar, benefiting over 1.5 million people with improved water, sanitation, and infrastructure
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Myanmar Engineering Society (MES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025UN-Habitat Myanmar collaborates with the Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) on post-earthquake building damage assessments, joint teams evaluating structural integrity of buildings, and the establishment of Earthquake Technical Offices. MES leads surveyors in identifying buildings for demolition and categorization (green/yellow/red codes).
• Myanmar Earthquake Committee (MEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on post-earthquake building assessments and training of volunteer engineers. Working with UN-Habitat Iran and the International Institute of Earthquake and Seismology (IIEES) Iran to conduct online training for volunteer engineers on rapid post-disaster assessment.
• UNOSATcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with UNOSAT for satellite-based damage assessments combined with on-the-ground engineering surveys. Provides satellite imagery and spatial technology for evidence-based recovery planning.
• Myanmar Climate Action Network (M-CAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished network of over 200 climate actors (individuals and organizations) used for knowledge sharing, climate action coordination, and community engagement. M-CAN members participate in Climate Action Weeks and community-driven climate initiatives.
• International Urban Training Center (IUTC), Gangwon State, Republic of KoreakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUTC was established on 3 May 2007 through a partnership between UN-Habitat and Gangwon State Government. It delivers training programmes on sustainable urbanization for government officials and professionals from partner countries. Since establishment, it has delivered around 140 international training courses for more than 4,020 participants from 61 countries.
• UN-Habitat Iran and International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES), IransupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration for online training of volunteer engineers in post-disaster rapid damage assessment following the March 2025 earthquake.
• UNITARcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with UNITAR to bring cutting-edge risk-sensitive planning tools to Myanmar's cities. Combines satellite-based damage assessments with real-time engineering evaluations through accessible data dashboards.
• Veneer House / Keio UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at WUF13 Academy training on community-driven disaster preparedness. Prof. Hiroto Kobayashi from Keio University (Veneer House) provides expertise on housing resilience, participatory design, and sustainable architecture.
• 3ZERO House / ActedkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on WUF13 Academy training on community-driven disaster preparedness. Focus on bioclimatic design, low-carbon affordable housing, and climate-responsive building approaches.
• Yoma Strategic Holdings Co. Ltd.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector partner collaborating on sustainable housing, climate-smart development, and community resilience. Contributes expertise on sustainability, private sector leadership, and long-term recovery.
• CYNTHIA Design Group Co. Ltd.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design firm providing engineering expertise and collaboration on disaster and infrastructure challenges in vulnerable communities. Participates in housing dialogues and disaster preparedness training.
• Blue Temple / Housing NOWkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture organization recognized with World Habitat Award 2026 for innovative approaches combining traditional knowledge with modern techniques for inclusive and sustainable housing. Focus on community-led recovery using locally available materials including bamboo.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in climate action and disaster resilience discussions at Myanmar Climate Action Week, contributing expertise on humanitarian response and recovery frameworks.
• AYA BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector participant in Climate De-risking and Build Back Better panel, contributing to discussions on financial inclusion for vulnerable communities and climate-resilient development.
• Myanmar Green Building Society (MGBS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society partner participating in IUTC training and knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing expertise on sustainable urban development and green building practices.
• Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network (MyanWEN)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner contributing to discussions on local finance, savings cooperatives, and women's economic empowerment as part of urban development and climate resilience initiatives.
• STI Myanmar CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner participating in IUTC training sessions and knowledge sharing on urban planning, public investment, and sustainable development.
• UN-Habitat Lao PDRsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional UN-Habitat office collaborating on the IUTC Urban Economic Services and Infrastructure Training Course alongside Myanmar, with participants from Lao PDR ministries.
• WWF MyanmarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Myanmar Climate Action Week, contributing to climate action discussions and launching a Solar Dryer initiative for sustainable agriculture and post-harvest loss reduction.
• GGI Tokio MarinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner contributing to climate de-risking discussions, providing expertise on climate risk insurance as a tool for enhancing resilience.
• ACTED (3ZERO House)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO presenting Bioclimatic Tools (3ZERO House) — a pioneering model showcasing low-carbon, resource-efficient design for resilient communities as part of climate action initiatives.
• OCHAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on local needs assessments following the March 2025 earthquake, supporting coordinated humanitarian response alongside UN-Habitat.
• N-ESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical support provided for development of the Compliance Catalogue: Guidelines for the Construction of Compliant Rural Houses, published by the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA).

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit focused on housing and human settlements, sharing UN-Habitat's thematic focus on adequate housing, land tenure, and disaster-resilient reconstruction. Comparable operating model through local affiliates and volunteer-driven construction programs.
• OCHA Myanmar: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, a confirmed coordination partner on local needs assessments post-March 2025 earthquake. Operates as the humanitarian coordination peer with overlapping footprint and donor base.
• ACTED: International NGO confirmed as a 3ZERO House partner in WUF13 Academy training, operating in Myanmar with shared focus on community-driven disaster preparedness, bioclimatic design, and low-carbon affordable housing — closely comparable mission and delivery model.
• UNDP Myanmar: UN Development Programme country office in Myanmar, a sister UN agency operating under similar donor-funding architecture and delivering integrated development programming in governance, climate, and recovery — directly comparable in operating model and stakeholder set.
• UN-Habitat (Global / Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific): Parent UN programme headquartered in Nairobi with the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Fukuoka. Operates the same mandate on sustainable urbanization and human settlements, providing direct operational oversight to the Myanmar country office and serving as the closest institutional peer.
• UNHCR Myanmar: UN agency addressing displacement and shelter needs in Myanmar, with overlapping mandates on housing, WASH, and community resilience for conflict-affected populations — a natural operational peer in the humanitarian-development nexus.
• UNICEF Myanmar: UN agency delivering programming on child welfare, WASH, and community resilience in Myanmar. Operates under the same UN funding architecture and overlapping community-driven delivery model, particularly in Yangon informal settlements and disaster-affected regions.
• Mercy Corps: International humanitarian NGO operating in Myanmar with programming on climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and community-led recovery — comparable in donor mix, geographic focus on conflict-affected regions, and community-driven implementation approach.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Development Bank (ADB): Regional multilateral development bank financing urban infrastructure, climate adaptation, and post-disaster reconstruction across ASEAN including Myanmar. A broader incumbent with overlapping mandate on urban resilience and disaster recovery financing.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global humanitarian network active in Myanmar climate and disaster response with confirmed partnership at Myanmar Climate Action Week. A broader incumbent operating across shelter, WASH, and disaster risk reduction with similar community-driven delivery mechanisms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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