Myanmar can solve its plastic pollution problem. It starts with reducing personal use of single use plastic and switching to alternatives
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Paradigm Trap
New report explores how the development establishment’s embrace of Myanmar and how to break loose
IFC’s draft hydropower SEA report for Myanmar released
One major recommendation: Topreserve the mainstems of the country’s key rivers – including the Ayeyarwady, Thanlwin and Chindwin among others
‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine.
Environmentalists dissatisfied with water management study
The study does not measure the content of big minerals, such as lead and arsenic, on the waterways.
How Facebook Is Damaging Myanmar’s Fragile Democracy
Facebook undermines other parts of representative democracy, not just elections. Myanmar presents a pressing example of this.
Foundation of Fear: 25 years of villagers’ voices from southeast Myanmar
Chronicling ongoing rights abuses by Myanmars most powerful actors against minority groups.
Myanmar Fishing Port to $10 Billion Chinese Debt Bomb?
The town of Kyaukpyu, nestled around a small fishing port on the Bay of Bengal, has the air of a place expecting to get rich soon.
Yangon Chief Minister Unveils 5-Point Vision for Economic Growth
City leaders want to create more investment opportunities in industry, trade and logistics, transportation, energy and sustainable urban development.
10 years after, Cyclone Nargis still holds lessons for Myanmar
Myanmar has made significant progress on disaster preparedness. But it’s relationship with relief agencies remains fraught – potentially putting future lives at risk.