Burma has entered a pivotal stage in its political and economic development. The advent of a new quasi-civilian government has raised the prospect of fundamental reforms. This has sparked great investment interest among governments and the private sector in the region and beyond, to extract the country’s natural-resource wealth, and to develop large-scale infrastructure projects to establish strategic ‘corridors’ to connect Burma to the wider economic region. The country is touted as Asia’s “final frontier” for resources and investment and as Asia’s next “economic tiger”.

Press Release: Launch of book and website (Feb. 16, 2013, from 2-3:30 pm)

Deciphering Myanmar’s Peace Process: A Reference Guide

After decades of protracted civil war with the ethnic armed groups the new nominally civilian government has made serious initiatives towards establishing ceasefires with all of the various groups. Understanding the peace process is confusing to say the least. The conflicts in Myanmar is complicated not only by the large numbers of ethnic armed groups, each competing for their own regional and domestic interests, but also by the lack of transparency by all sides.

Public Forum "Crisis in Kachin State"

15 February, 2013 at 14.00-16.30 at Convention Room
Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University

RE: Announcement of CDSSEA Scholarships for Applicants from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand Wishing to do a Master’s Program in Development Studies at the Asian Institute of Technology, Chiang Mai University or Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, 2013

Dear colleagues:

Hope you are all well. Greetings from Naypyidaw.

The Labour Attache to Myanmar Embassy Bangkok, U Kyaw Kyaw Linn, asked to disseminate info on a 'Press Conference by the Myanmar Deputy Labour Minister U Myint Thein on Saturday 9th Feb 2013 3pm, Myanmar Embassy Bangkok.'

Reinhard Hohler, Chiang Mai (07.02.2013)

According to media news from Nay Pyi Taw, the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) reconfirms its commitment to Myanmar’s development, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said in a meeting with Myanmar President U Thein Sein on Thursday.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m happy to announce that the 2013-2014 Community Solutions Program has recently added Burma to its list of eligible countries for this year’s program. All qualified individuals from Burma who are interested in applying can submit an application between Friday, January 18 and Friday, February 15,, 2013.

February 5, Deboer Family Foundation

Training Myanmar’s next generation leaders for long-term growth and success:

For 25 years, the DeBoer Family Foundation has been committed to the physical and community needs of Myanmar’s poorest citizens. DeBoer is now committing to Myanmar’s future success by starting a 12-month, non-residential fellowship for a select group of civil society leaders. Applicants will apply to participate in three five-day retreats, which will help them grow as heads of their organizations and as people of integrity. They’ll also become part of a lifelong network of Fellows, instructors, and Executives-in-Residence dedicated to personal growth, professional excellence, and a thriving Myanmar.