knowledge and expertise on the jade mining and industry. The book consists of 16 chapters :1- Myanma Jade: The pride of Myanmar, 2- The three main properties of Jade, 3- Mineralogical characteristics of Myanma Jade, 4- Differentiation of genuine jade from
sketch of Myanma jade, 11- Jade producing regions in Myanmar, 12- The geological characteristics of Myanma jade deposits, 13- Mining of jade, 14- Administration of jade mines, 15- The Myanmar jade trade, 16- Useful tips for jade buyers. - (GL)
People, history and government, states and divisions. Foreign policy and relations. Economy, trade and tourism. Social economic conditions of Myanmar. Resources. Agriculture, forestry, irrigation and livestock. Industry, energy and electric power
organizations. Culture and mass media, preservation of ancient cultural heritage, places of interest, archaeological sites, national culture. Foreign missions in Myanmar. International missions in Myanmar. Myanmar embassies abroad. - (GL)
In the name of Pauk-Phaw. Myanmar’s China policy since 1948
Under the banner of “Pauk-Phaw” friendship, Myanmar skillfully plays the “China card” and enjoys considerable space in her conduct of foreign relations. With the obligations of that friendship the relations remain smooth. Myanmar has constantly
repositioned her relations with China to her best advantage. The juxtaposition of accommodating China’s regional strategic interest and resisting Chinese influence and interference in Myanmar internal affairs, has been a hallmark of Myanmar’s China policy
. As long as it recognizes the legitimate strategic interests of China in Myanmar, the Myanmar government will be left to conduct its foreign relations within the context of its non-aligned policy. - (GL)
The book is composed in four parts : popular sites in Yangon, Thanlyin (Syriam), Bago (Pegu), Mandalay, Pyi Oo Lwin (Maymyo) and Inle Lake. Also included are the traditional arts and crafts of Myanmar (Burma) and a short introduction to Buddhism
The economic transition in Myanmar after 1988. Market economy versus state control
Collective work in two parts and eight chapters. The book presents an overall picture of economic development in Myanmar between 1988 and the early 2000s. Part One : Macro Economy and Industrial Structure. (1- Characteristics of Capital Accumulation
in Myanmar, 1988-2003, 2- Industrial Policies and the Development of Myanmar’s Industrial Sector in the Transition to a Market Economy, 3- Trade, Foreign Investment and Myanmar’s Economic Development in the Transition to an Open Economy, 4- The Financial
Sector during the Transition to a Market Economy in Myanmar). Part Two : The Economy of Agriculture and Labour. (5- Overview of Agriculture Policies and the Development in Myanmar, 6- Transformation of the Rice Marketing System after Market Liberalization
in Myanmar, 7- Agricultural Labourers in Myanmar during the Economic Transition, 8- Urban Informal Sector Labourers in Yangon).
The work is a condensed of Myanmar culture. In part one the A develops generalities on the country. Geographical background and religion. Astrology, Arts literature and festivals. Occasions and etiquette. Activities and stories, food and medicine
The book is a collection of editorial and articles published in the three dailies newspaper of the military regime : Myanma Alin, the Kyemon and the New Light of Myanmar from 14 September 2004 to 17 January 2005. It resumes the political stances
Informal trade and underground economy in Myanmar. Costs and benefits
Book in two parts : 1 - Myanmar’s cross-border trade ; 2- Cross-border mobility and human smuggling from Myanmar. Causes of informal and illegal exchanges are identified and described without commenting on their origins. Not knowing their effects
, costs and benefits, it is difficult to come up with restrictive policies to control them. The A focus on two cross-border areas. Informal flow of migrants from Myanmar to Thailand is the most important (2 millions) : Bamar are crossing in Myawaddy area
while Shan are crossing in Tachileik and Muse. Estimates give the Burmese population out of Myanmar at 10 % (on 55 millions) which shows the degree of mobility of the population. Illegal migrants are vulnerable to various abuses both in Myanmar
and in their destination countries. The major impetus of migration from Myanmar is to maximize income and the decision of migration is mostly made by families. The question remains what policy measures should be appropriate to convert these illegal movements into formal
Introduction to some aspects of the Burmese culture and way of life. Every month of the Myanmar lunar calendar has its own season, its own flower, its own zodiacal sign, its own constellation and its own seasonal festival. During these festivals
The work is divided in 6 parts. 1- Chronology of developments in the political economy of Myanmar : an overview ; 2- Parliamentary democracy period : 1948-62 ; 3- Social period under military rule, 1962-88 : macroeconomic and external sector
Myanmar’s transition. Openings, obstacles and opportunities
Rich and valuable work interesting most of the facets of the Myanmar transitions in 2012. The constant theme of the contributors is the need for capacity-building on all forms. The “new” Myanmar Government may be prepared to consider assistance
Listening to voices from inside : people’s perspectives on Myanmar’s 2010 elections
This NGO pamphlet analyses the perspectives of the 2010 election following the adoption by referendum of the 2008 Constitution. It presents the views of members of civil society, inside Myanmar, about the vote. These elections will not meet
Myanmar today. These include a country-wide humanitarian crisis, ongoing ethnic armed conflicts, widespread human rights violations and poverty. The international community should use the election as an opportunity to refocus their energy on these specific
Une histoire politique mouvementée (colonisation, dictature militaire) n'a pas permis à la Birmanie (Myanmar) de donner toute la mesure de son potentiel économique. Le régime actuellement en place prépare un système parlementaire multipartiste et
Comprehensive reference book, for all Shan scholars, divided in 20 chapters. 1- The Shan in Myanmar, 2- Shan State, 3- The Shan hegemony in Upper Myanmar from 1287 to 1555, 4- Relations between the Myanmar kings and the Shan Chiefs, 5- political
States, 10- The Japanese conquest of Myanmar. Occupation and partition of the Shan States, 11- The first multinational political Conference at Panglong in 1946, 12- Postwar political developments in the Shan States, 13- A second Pang long Conference
for Myanmar to return to the road to democracy. - (GL)