Within one year of its establishment, the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC) collected 8300 million MMK in funds, most of which was allocated to the humanitarian sector, according to IEC's secretary No. 2 U Banyar. In US dollars that is approximately US$3.7 million at the official rate.

Most of our funding came from international aid, primarily from grants provided by NGOs and INGOs. We allocated the majority of these funds to humanitarian projects”, he said.

On the first anniversary of IEC's establishment on June 6, Chairman Khu Oo Reh stated in his anniversary speech that out of the 8,300 million MMK received in funds during this period, 6,187 million MMK has been allocated to various sectors.

"In allocating funds for the humanitarian sector, we have focused on effectively supporting communities with the greatest needs. We cooperated with local aid organizations and committees assisting war-displaced people. Over the past year, we implemented emergency response measures and food distributions for around 150,000 war-displaced individuals”, he stated.

Contributions to the fund have mainly come from the National Unity Government (NUG), international aid organizations, Karenni communities resettled in third countries, and individual donors.

"What is certain is that we will continue to use the funds for the education sector, possibly allocating the highest amount to it. However, the humanitarian sector remains in great need, so it may continue to be our second priority for fund allocation, if not the first”, U Banyar said.

IEC is structured with 8 departments, each tasked with specific roles across various sectors. Currently, the administrative framework of IEC is operational in 8 townships within Karenni State.