About Us
Since 2019, the Community Analysis Support System (CASS) has supported the humanitarian community in Myanmar by providing research, analysis, and contextual insights. Its work has been informed by a network of more than 15 local experts across Myanmar’s states and regions. These experts work closely with key informants on the ground and alongside Myanmar-based information management specialists who translate data into maps, dashboards, and other accessible outputs. CASS also draws on secondary data sources and international sectoral expertise.
Through a range of analysis products and briefings, CASS aims to respond to evolving information needs and support evidence-informed decision-making across the response.
Our Mission
We provide a clear, ‘joined-up’ understanding of the Myanmar context through a neutral, non-partisan lens. We undertake primary and secondary research and provide high-quality reporting and analysis with a focus on politics, governance, safety, economy, society, and regional and humanitarian/development dynamics.
CASS provides contextual research and analysis as a central component of localised, sustainable, and inclusive programming. We provide implementing agencies with the tools to understand their operating environment, to take a conflict-sensitive and rights-based approach in mitigating risk and adverse impacts, and to engage local actors in implementing programmes that build resilience and reduce vulnerability.
CASS delivers neutral and objective research and analysis, which:
identifies – but does not seek to influence – local stakeholders, relationships, and interests;
analyses broader political, economic, social, and security dynamics and trends
leverages social media, personal networks, and local experts in order to map and translate the local human context
synthesises and studies local data in order to inform both programmatic and strategic decision-making, reduce security and conflict sensitivity risks, and increase the impact of humanitarian, development, stabilisation, peace-building, and peacekeeping initiatives.
CASS operates solely in Myanmar.
