According to data from the 2024 Population and Housing Census, there are weaknesses in Myanmar’s education sector. Therefore, in order to promote the national education sector, the government has changed the compulsory education system up to KG+9.
In the past, education among a small segment of the population was of a high standard, and internationally qualified experts also emerged. Therefore, to improve education for the wider population, it is necessary to implement reforms in the education sector and further promote its development. Despite the good objectives of the education system, the national level of education could not be improved due to the limited number of learners. As a result, in order to develop the country’s education sector, the current government must increase investment in the State budget in education.
For the development of the education sector, in the 2026-2027 financial year, 6.92 per cent of the State budget will be allocated to the Ministry of Education. If education-related expenditures in other ministries are included, a total of 9.22 per cent of the State budget will be utilized for education.
In the coming financial year, spending on the education sector will be increased to no less than 10 per cent of the State budget, and within the next year and a half, it will be further raised to as much as 15 per cent. During the five-year term of this government, the allocation will be increased up to 20 per cent. Such investment in the education sector is, in effect, an investment in the future development of the country.
Across different eras, schools have been expanded and newly opened; however, it is found that some basic education schools do not meet the required standards set for their respective levels. Therefore, all basic education schools must be upgraded and renovated to comply with the established standards. Such improvements will help foster better foundational attitudes and character development among young people.
It is necessary for basic education schools to nurture young people who possess patriotism and good discipline. For the future of the country, reforms should begin at the basic education level. When weaknesses in education lead to a lack of knowledge, political problems may arise. Therefore, in order to develop the education sector, efforts must be made to promote both the physical and mental development related to education. Accordingly, it is necessary to enhance the country’s education sector and work towards improving the mindset and knowledge of citizens.