Rural Burma/Myanmar The idea that business and development projects can be part of the resolution (or a good confidence building measure) to Burma's ethnic conflict is quite problematic to the extent that it has become a divisive, elite-driven initiative that often favors the government’s efforts to expand its administration (and thereby political influence) over ethnic nationalities while undermining the latter’s political aspiration.
For the international community – governments and non-governmental organizations alike – to channel their resources exclusively through the government of Burma/Myanmar (or its secretariat outfit, the Myanmar Peace Center), in the current political context where ethnic nationalities are fighting for their right to self-determination, is grossly conflict-insensitive and short-sighted as far as long-term peace is concerned.
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For the international community – governments and non-governmental organizations alike – to channel their resources exclusively through the government of Burma/Myanmar (or its secretariat outfit, the Myanmar Peace Center), in the current political context where ethnic nationalities are fighting for their right to self-determination, is grossly conflict-insensitive and short-sighted as far as long-term peace is concerned.
Posted by SI
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