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ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
- Myanmar's Transition: Openings, Obstacles and Opportunities
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
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With the world watching closely, Myanmar began a process of political, administrative and institutional transition from 30 January 2011. After convening the parliament, elected in November 2010, the former military regime transferred power to a new government headed by former Prime Minister (and retired general), U Thein Sein. With parliamentary processes restored in Myanmars new capital of Naypyitaw, Thein Seins government announced a wide-ranging reform agenda, and began releasing political prisoners and easing press censorship. Pivotal meetings between Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi led to amendment of the Election Law and the National League for Democracy contesting by-elections in April 2012. The 2011 Myanmar/Burma update conference considered the openings offered by these political changes and media reforms and the potential opportunities for international assistance. Obstacles covered include impediments to the rule of law, the continuation of human rights abuses, the impunity of the Army, and the failure to end ethnic insurgency.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. 2-5
- Table of Contents
- pp. v-vii
- List of Tables
- pp. viii-ix
- List of Figures
- pp. x-11
- Acknowledgements
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Contributors and Editors
- pp. xv-xvi
- Note on Terminology and Geographical Names
- pp. xvii-18
- Map of Myanmar
- pp. xviii-19
- Part I: Overview
- Part II: Introduction
- Part III: Political Update
- Part IV: Economic Update
- 7. Taking Stock of Myanmar’s Economy in 2011
- pp. 119-136
- Part V: The Role of the Media
- Part VI: The Rule of Law
- Part VII: The Continued Importance of International Assistance
- List of Abbreviations
- pp. 349-352
Additional Information
ISBN
9789814414173
Related ISBN(s)
9789814414166
MARC Record
OCLC
829459988
Pages
374
Launched on MUSE
2013-08-13
Language
English
Open Access
No