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The donor community is about to descend upon Myanmar. We should discuss what could be done differently, better - not just "business as usual".
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Addressing Climate Change in Myanmar: Video interviews with Government of Myanmar and UNEP
At the GCCA Global Policy Event, Mr Than Aye, from the Myanmar Government Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry, and UNEP's Regional Climate Change Coordinator for Asia, Mozaharul Alam spoke to capacity4dev.eu...
A tale of moon and mountains, by Curtis S Chin
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/9206-a-tale-of-moon-and-mount… While governments typically drive basic infrastructure investments such as rural electrification and farm-to-market roads, the private sector is well...
Myanmar Steps into the Limelight
http://nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=379#.UrQBXmQW2B1 By Clare Richardson-Barlow December 19, 2013 Effective January 1, Myanmar will assume the 2014 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In addition to...
Myanmar's 2014 ASEAN Chairmanship: A Litmus Test of Progress?
Myanmar’s sweeping reforms since 2011 have captured the world’s attention, provoking both approbation and criticism. In an atmosphere of heightened expectations to “get it right” this time, reformist president Thein Sein faces a...
Myanmar's 2014 ASEAN Chairmanship: A Litmus Test of Progress?
By Moe Thuzar 5th December 2013 Myanmar’s sweeping reforms since 2011 have captured the world’s attention, provoking both approbation and criticism. In an atmosphere of heightened expectations to “get it right” this time...
Video: EU Support and Cooperation in Myanmar 2013
To tie in with the mid-November EU Task Force in Myanmar visit, here are five videos showcasing some of the EU Support and Cooperation in Myanmar 2013: 1. Supporting Children with Disabilities - the Eden Centre 2. Bringing Basic...
WFP interview on Al Jazeera - call for $13 million funding for food relief, particularly for Rakhine State
An interview recorded last week with WFP's Asia Spokesperson, Silke Buhr, makes reference to and shows some of the EU-funded operations in Myanmar. More information from WFP: TVEyes transcript WFP has been providing regular food...