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Khun Kyaw Zayar Win
Khun Kyaw Zayar Win, Pitching at Melbourne, Australia
Born (1997-11-04) November 4, 1997 (age 27)
Hopong, Shan State, Myanmar
NationalityMyanmar
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounder of MyFarmer Labs
AwardsForbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2024)

Khun Kyaw Zayar Win (born 4 November 1997) is a Pa-O social entrepreneur from Myanmar(Burma). He is the founder of MyFarmer Labs, an agricultural technology social enterprise that seeks to improve financial access for smallholder farmers. In 2024, he was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for his contributions to the agricultural sector and social entrepreneurship in Myanmar.[1]

Early life and education

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Khun Kyaw Zayar Win was born in Hopong, Shan State, Myanmar, in the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone. Raised in a rural farmer family, he became aware of the financial barriers faced by smallholder farmers.

Career

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MyFarmer Labs

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In 2022, Khun Kyaw Zayar Win and his brother Khun Ba San founded MyFarmer Labs, an agri-tech social enterprise focused on financial inclusion for smallholder farmers. The platform operates on a new concept called crowd-farming model, allowing individuals and institutions to provide funding for farming projects. The initiative aims to reduce dependency on high-interest loans by connecting farmers directly with financial sponsors.

MyFarmer Labs has been featured in regional entrepreneurship programs and competitions focused on sustainable agriculture. In 2023, it won recognition at the EU-ASEAN Youth Sustainable Project Competition, where Khun Kyaw Zayar Win presented solutions for improving financial accessibility in agriculture.[2]


Advocacy and public speaking

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Khun Kyaw Zayar Win has participated in various international fellowships and leadership programs. In 2023, he was selected as a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academy Fellow, where he discussed agri-tech entrepreneurship and rural economic development.[3]

He was also recognized as Myanmar's representative in the ASEAN-Japan Generation Z Leaders Summit[4] held by Japan External Trade Organization, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to co-create solutions for social issues and new business development. The Joint Statements, the outcomes of both summits, were delivered to (Former Prime Minister) Fumio Kishida of Japan and (Former President) Joko Widodo of Indonesia, co-chairs of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation,[5] on Saturday, December 16.[6]

Recognition

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  • Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2024) – Listed under the Social Impact category for contributions to agricultural innovation.[7]
  • ASEAN-Japan Generation Z Leaders (2023) – Selected as one of the young leaders from Myanmar.[citation needed]
  • EU-ASEAN Youth Sustainable Project Competition (2023) – Recognized for presenting innovative financial solutions for farmers.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Khun Kyaw Zayar Win - Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  2. ^ "Myanmar competitor wins an ASEAN competition with a farmers' app". Mizzima. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  3. ^ "Khun Kyaw Zayar Win - YSEALI Academy Speaker". YSEALI Academy. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  4. ^ https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2023/1217_001.html
  5. ^ "令和5年12月16日 日本Ａｓｅａｎ友好協力５０周年特別首脳会議出席国との首脳会談 -１日目- | 総理の一日".
  6. ^ "ASEAN-Japan Generation Z Leaders". ASEAN-Japan Gen Z Leaders. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ^ "Myanmar competitor wins an ASEAN competition with a farmers' app". Mizzima. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
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