{"id":3212,"date":"2026-06-30T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2026-09-20T01:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T18:30:55","slug":"bpn-debate-lab-eng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/my\/bpn-debate-lab-eng\/","title":{"rendered":"BPN Debate Lab Program : Call for Debate Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Debate Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> This Program is Supported by : The European union  \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/my\/bpn-debate-lab-mm\/\">\u1019\u103c\u1014\u103a\u1019\u102c\u101c\u102d\u102f\u1016\u1010\u103a\u101b\u1014\u103a<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignwide has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join a four-episode online debate series where your team can discuss important education issues in Myanmar, have your debate professionally recorded and published by the Burma Podcast Network, and receive a <strong>1,200,000 MMK team grant<\/strong> upon successful completion of the program.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">BPN Debate Lab is a special four-episode online debate series organised by the Burma Podcast Network (BPN) with support of the European Union. The program brings together young people from different backgrounds to discuss education and youth issues in Myanmar through respectful, evidence-based debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Selected participants will join online debate sessions that are professionally moderated, recorded, and published as podcast and video episodes for a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">The debate series aims to strengthen youth voices while encouraging thoughtful public dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why are we organizing this program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Free and safe spaces for young people to exchange ideas are becoming increasingly limited. Meaningful dialogue and respectful discussion are more important than ever to help young people learn from one another, think critically, and contribute to positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Education is one of the few issues that connects young people across different communities, backgrounds, and perspectives. It affects everyone and shapes the future of Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">BPN Debate Lab provides a safe platform where young people can discuss education, share their experiences, listen to different viewpoints, and explore ideas together through respectful and evidence-based debate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This program accepts <strong>teams of three (3) members<\/strong> only. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We encourage teams whose members:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Are interested in education and youth issues in Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Are willing to listen respectfully to different perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Can communicate their ideas clearly and work well as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Are committed to preparing for the debate sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Have reliable internet access and are available to participate in online meetings and recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Previous debate experience is welcome but <strong>not required<\/strong>. We encourage applications from both experienced and first-time debaters who are eager to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/burmapodcast.network\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BPN-Debate-Lab-Program-2-2.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\"> Debate Theme : <strong>Youth &amp; Education in Myanmar<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The debate series focuses on the experiences, challenges, and future of education in Myanmar from the perspective of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Topics may include different aspects of education, access to learning, technology, social development, opportunities for young people, and other related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>&nbsp;Should Myanmar youth prioritize returning to school or university, or focus on vocational skills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What should Myanmar prioritize over the other: supporting children without access to education OR supporting students in the school system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Should all children receive primary education in their mother tongue?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The negative impact of smartphone use outweighs its positive impact in school and learning environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">Team Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">Each participating team that successfully completes the program will receive a <strong>team grant of 1,200,000 MMK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 The grant is awarded to the team as one payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Individual payment arrangements must be managed by the team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Payment is processed after successful completion of the program and submission of the required information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">Program Timeline \ud83d\udcc6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\">The selected participants will take part in several stages of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Stage 1 : Application and participant selection &#8211; 6 July Deadline <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 2 : Orientation and technical preparation &#8211; 9 July <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 3 : Debate preparation and coaching &#8211; July 2nd Week <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 4 : Online recording sessions &#8211; July 3rd Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 5 : Broadcasting on Digital Platforms <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A detailed schedule will be shared with selected participants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">Important Notes Participants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Safety and Privacy<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\">Participant safety is a priority throughout the BPN Debate Lab Program. All participants will be protected through anonymity measures, secure data handling, and risk mitigation procedures designed to reduce unnecessary risks before, during, and after the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting everyone&#8217;s safety is a shared responsibility. Participants are expected to understand the potential risks, follow the recommended safety practices, and respect the privacy and confidentiality of all other participants throughout the program.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Internet Access<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-22 wp-block-paragraph\">Participants must have access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable device for online meetings and recording sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\">As internet disruptions may occur in Myanmar, participants are encouraged to prepare a backup internet connection whenever possible, such as mobile data or an alternative network, to reduce interruptions during the program. Participants are also encouraged to have a backup power source if they live in areas where electricity outages are common.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Production and Broadcasting <\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-button-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\">BPN will not disclose the personal information or real identity of any participant in this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The program will be professionally recorded and edited before publication. BPN will broadcast selected and edited versions of the debates for educational and public awareness purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-button-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\">BPN reserves full control over all production and publishing decisions. This includes the right to edit, shorten, rearrange, select, or remove any part of the recordings, as well as the right to decide whether or not any content will be published or made available to the public.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Team Selection<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\">BPN will select teams based on their commitment, motivation, and willingness to learn the core skills of debate, including critical thinking, public speaking, questioning, reasoning, and research and fact-finding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\">Each team must consist of <strong>three (3) members<\/strong>. All three members are required to complete and submit the application form. Incomplete team applications will not be considered for selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-28 wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the BPN Production Team at: <a href=\"mailto:bpn.admin@proton.me\"><strong>bpn.admin@proton.me<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-button-background-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/HN4X2XREqzByTtsr5\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask Question about this program : <strong>bpn.admin@proton.me<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About BPN<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To date, BPN has produced 16 shows and more than 135 episodes, working with individuals and organizations from different fields. 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