Reflections on a Career in Public Service as a Lifelong Learner
“A Doctorate in Chemistry Amidst Economic Figures”
AS I approach my 62nd birthday, a certain milestone that calls for reflection, I find myself contemplating not just retirement but my legacy, asking, “To what extent have I contributed to ‘A Century of Economic Studies for the Benefit of the People?’” With nearly four decades in public education, this reflection isn’t just a question — it’s a guiding principle that has steered my journey in academia, particularly at Yangon University, where I have been a dedicated educator and researcher for almost 28 years.
