Myanmar The state, community and the environment

• Other Authors: Skidmore, Monique (Editor), Wilson, Trevor (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: ANU Press 2007
• Subjects: Development economics & emerging economies; Development Studies; Sustainability
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Despite deteriorating economic and developmental conditions, worsening environmental problems, and troubles arising from the unresolved status of its ethnic minorities, Myanmar seems no closer to a political resolution. Myanmar's economy continues to stagnate, with severe implications for its people. Low levels of international assistance have exacerbated the situation.Myanmar-the state, community and the environment examines the missed opportunities by government and opposition groups to find a way out of the political impasse and improve the standard of living of the people of Myanmar.This collection provides insights into the country's economic development, in particular the vital rice-marketing sector and the attempts to expand existing industrial zones. It focuses, for the first time, on Myanmar's environmental governance with in-depth case studies, and on the increasing need for effective environmental protection and sustainability.