Bayda Institute was established in 2010 November – upon the instructions of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, soon after her release – to undertake research and studies on socio economic issues, policy analysis and advice to aid and to support the pro-democracy movement and to engage in public education.
Bayda refers to ‘flower’ and ‘struggle for justice’ which formed the motto of the Institute that is committed to create a democratic and just society.
During the initial years, our activities included series of capacity building events across the country to equip pro-democracy activists with right kind of knowledge, skills and values. It also developed educational network, setting up libraries in many parts of the country. After 2012 by-elections, Bayda Institute was involved in training the newly elected parliamentarians which were attended by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ...