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Enlightened Myanmar Research Foundation (EMReF has been carrying out political-oriented studies since 2012. In 2013, EMReF published the Fact Book of Political Parties in Myanmar (2010-2012). Recently, EMReF studied The Record Keeping and Information Sharing System of Pyithu Hluttaw (the People's Parliament) and shared the report to all stakeholders and the public. Currently, EMReF has been regularly collecting some important data and information on the elections and political parties. As the first product of EMReF in the context of the General Election 2015, EMReF present this "Brief Information Paper on the Important Data of General Election 2015". The primary purpose of this paper is to enhance the awareness of the public on the election and their participation as well, and to produce trustworthy information, which will be useful for different stakeholders including political parties and CSOs in preparing their election and civic education campaigns. In the process of preparing the Brief Information Paper, EMReF mainly obtained the data from the Union Election Commission and triangulated the data with political parties.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Learning Environments in Myanmar -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Recent Developments in Education in Myanmar -- Opening Up Learning Environments Research in Myanmar -- Description of WIHIC -- Past Studies Involving WIHIC -- Variety of Past Research Applications with WIHIC -- Myanmar Version of WIHIC -- Translation, Back Translation and Pilot Testing of WIHIC -- Validation of Myanmar Version of WIHIC -- Conclusion: Future Learning Environment Research in Myanmar -- Appendix -- English and Myanmar Versions of WIHIC -- Omitted Items -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 -- The Current Situation of Myanmar's Environmental and Natural Resources Governance -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Method -- The Environment and Natural Resources in Myanmar -- Energy Resources -- Mineral Resources -- Forest Resources -- Marine Resources -- Environment -- The Environment and Natural Resources Governance in Myanmar -- Natural Resource Governance -- Environmental Law and Policies -- Key Problems and Challenges in Myanmar's Natural Resource Governance -- Weak Governance and Institutional Capacity -- Ethnic Conflicts -- Accountability -- Discovery and Exploration -- Taxation -- Environmental and Social Impacts -- Revenue Transparency -- Foreign Direct Investment -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Towards Sustainable Waste Management in Myanmar through Experiences of Other Asian Countries: A Review -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methodology -- 3. An Overview of the Country -- 4. MSW Management in Myanmar -- 4.1. Waste Collection System -- 4.2. MSW Generation and Collection Efficiency -- 4.3. Waste Composition and Contribution of MSW -- 4.4. 3-Rs Activities -- 4.5. Composting -- 4.6. Anaerobic Digestion -- 4.7. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) -- 4.8. Landfill -- 4.9. Waste Disposal Methods

Dramatic reforms in Myanmar in recent years have transformed this long-isolated country into a more open society, one actively seeking to re-engage with the region and the world. Competitive elections, a lively parliament, a more vibrant media, and a growing civil society have allowed for debates on a range of issues concerning the nature of the state and the development agenda that were previously not possible. The landslide electoral victory of the opposition National League of Democracy under Aung San Suu Kyi's leadership in November 2015 created the potential to deepen the democratic transition.

Cover -- CONTENTS -- BANKING SECTOR DEVELOPMENTS -- A. Background -- B. The Evolving Regulatory Environment -- C. Summary -- References -- BOX -- 1. The 2003 Banking Crisis -- POVERTY DYNAMICS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) -- A. Poverty Dynamics -- B. Regional Disparities -- C. Vulnerabilities and Causes of Poverty -- D. Strategies to Achieve the SDGs -- References -- BOXES -- 1. Estimating Spending Needs to Achieve the Education and Health SDGs -- 2. Financial Inclusion in Myanmar -- INTEGRATING INTO THE GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS -- A. Background -- B. GVC Participation and the Role of FDI -- C. Where Myanmar Stands in Global Value Chains -- D. Experiences from Cambodia and Vietnam -- E. Myanmar's Further Integration into GVCs Based on Cross-Country Lessons -- F. Regional Integration and Myanmar's GVC Participation -- G. Conclusions -- References.

There is the perception in Japan that a reforming Myanmar is Japan's "final frontier" in Asia. Indeed, Japan is enthusiastically seeking a larger political and economic role there and appears confident about competing with China for influence.

Unexpected and dramatic reforms in Myanmar since 2011 have begun a transition in this country from half a century of military rule to a hybrid system of government. The military continues to maintain significant power, but competitive elections, a lively parliament, a more vibrant media, and a growing civil society have allowed for debates on a range of issues concerning the nature of the state and the development agenda that were previously not possible. Changes of this magnitude are extraordinarily challenging to manage and can themselves generate new dynamics that may undermine both the nascent democratic reforms and efforts to find a lasting solution to decades of ethnic conflicts. The need to rebuild the country's political, economic and social institutions to meet the needs of citizens is critical, but is challenged by the significant capacity gap affecting all sectors while fundamental questions remain about the role of the military in the political system.

This article examines how atrocity prevention efforts have had a limited effect on the violence and atrocities being committed in Myanmar. Myanmar's military forces, the Tatmadaw, remain free to commit atrocities against vulnerable populations in the country, particularly against the Rohingya minority in Rakhine state. These efforts have been stymied at both the international and regional levels, especially now that the Tatmadaw rule the country following a coup d'etat in February 2021. UN efforts have fallen short as the Tatmadaw refuse to cooperate with the international community due to a lack of trust in UN processes and a subsequent siege mentality over heightened international outrage over the treatment of both the Rohingyas and protesters against the coup. Prevention efforts through asean, of which Myanmar is a member, have also fallen short. This is due primarily to a lack of accountability for erring members, and a long-standing principle of non-interference in members' domestic affairs. Currently, there are no incentives for the Tatmadaw to negotiate and stop the violence committed against their own people. Indeed, the failure of these prevention efforts and the increased notions of nationalism they foster may be used by the Tatmadaw to continue their current policies of isolation and maintain power.