Civil Society In Burma
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Strengthening Civil Society In Burma
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Author : Burma Center Netherlands
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Strengthening Civil Society In Burma written by Burma Center Netherlands and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
What role has civil society played in the history of Burma? Is civil society re-emerging in today's Burma? How can the international community develop strategies to strengthen the existing institutions that are essential to the growth of pluralism and democracy? What role should international non-governmental organizations play? This collection of essays brings together the research and insights of four experts in the field. Timely and highly readable, these papers present the current thinking on whether and how civil society can develop under the present Burmese military regime. The contributors include David I. Steinberg, Martin Smith, Zunetta Liddell, and Marc Purcell.
Civil Society In Burma
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Author : Ashley South
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Release Date : 2008
Civil Society In Burma written by Ashley South and has been published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Political Science categories.
Burma faces a complex of interlinked humanitarian, social, and political crises. The situation is especially grave in areas populated by ethnic minorities, many of which have been affected by decades of armed conflict, and in the Irrawaddy Delta, where in May 2008 some 130,000 people were killed and over two million made homeless by Cyclone Nargis. The military government is deeply unpopular, and further episodes of mass protest similar to those that occurred in August and September 2007 cannot be ruled out. However, strategic options for elite-level regime change in the country remain limited. Therefore, local and international actors should focus on incremental approaches to democratization, and in particular on the roles of local communities and NGOs. The past decade has seen an expansion of previously dormant civil society networks, especially within and between ethnic nationality communities. This development has been particularly significant in areas affected by ceasefires between armed ethnic groups and the military government. The capacities and strategic importance of local NGOs were demonstrated by the impressive civil society responses to the cyclone. At the local level, models of community participation and the promotion of democracy from below can help to transform state-society relations and patterns of governance, including in ceasefire areas. At the national/elite level, the development of civil society is a prerequisite for sustainable democratic change. Although the promotion of civil society is necessary, it is not sufficient to achieve social and political transition in Burma. Furthermore, community networks are vulnerable to suppression by the militarized state and by armed nonstate actors. Such tendencies were demonstrated during the national referendum of May 2008, when the government engineered the endorsement of a new constitution designed to consolidate and perpetuate military rule. The challenge for the international community is to work within the constricted environment of military-ruled Burma in ways that promote positive change - but without exposing local partners to unacceptable risks.
Contested Civil Society In Myanmar
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Author : Maaike Matelski
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2023-11-23
Contested Civil Society In Myanmar written by Maaike Matelski and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with Political Science categories.
ePDFs of chapters 4, 5 and 7 are available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence This book centres on various contestations in Myanmar society and illustrates the ways in which these are reflected in civil society. The book offers a concise overview of recent political developments in the country, from the short-lived attempts at democratization to the 2021 military coup, and analyses the involvement of various civil society actors, as well as their international supporters. It incorporates multiple identities and fault lines in Myanmar society and explains how these influence diverse perceptions, framing and agenda setting as political developments unfold. The book provides an up-to-date overview of the main identities and contestations within Myanmar’s civil society and, by extension, within Myanmar society as a whole. It also gives recommendations to donors, policy makers and researchers wishing to better understand and support local civil society actors operating in repressive environments.
Governance And Civil Society In Myanmar
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Author : Helen James
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2005
Governance And Civil Society In Myanmar written by Helen James and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
This book, by focusing on education, health and environment, and the institutions which formulate and deliver policy, shows how the international community can make a significant difference to strengthening Myanmar's/Burma's civil society.
The Growth Of Civil Society In Myanmar
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Author : Brian Heidel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Growth Of Civil Society In Myanmar written by Brian Heidel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
Burma
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Author : David I. Steinberg
language : en
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Release Date : 2001-11-30
Burma written by David I. Steinberg and has been published by Georgetown University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-30 with Political Science categories.
Long isolated by rigid military rule, Burma, or Myanmar, is one of the least known, significantly sized states in the world. Possessed of a rich cultural history yet facing a range of challenges to stability and growth, it has struck the imaginations of those concerned not only with geopolitical or trade affairs but also with poverty, health, and human rights. David I. Steinberg sheds new light on this reclusive state by exploring issues of authority and legitimacy in its politics, economics, social structure, and culture since the popular uprising and military coup of 1988. Exploring the origins of that year’s tumultuous events, Steinberg analyzes a generation of preceding military governments and their attempts to address the nation’s problems. He focuses on the role of the military, the effects of Burma’s geopolitical placement, the plight of the poor, the destruction of civil society, and rising ethnic tensions. While taking into account the importance of foreign observers as counterpoints to official views, suppliers of economic aid, and advocates of reform, Steinberg contends that ultimately, the solutions to Myanmar’s varied problems lie with the Burmese themselves and the policies of their government. The paperback edition includes a postcript that reveals the most current and critical issues facing Burma since the publication of the original hardcover in March 2001. Steinberg brings readers up to date on the recent release of political prisoners, economic and military conditions, United Nations actions, and the complex, ever-changing relationship between Thailand and Myanmar.
Solidarity And Civil Society
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Author : Oliver Byar Bowh Si
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Solidarity And Civil Society written by Oliver Byar Bowh Si and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Burma categories.
I Want To Help My Own People
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
I Want To Help My Own People written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Civil society categories.
This report documents the response of Burmese military government, civil society groups, individuals, and international humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Nargis on the night of May 2, 2008. Based on 135 interviews with survivors in the delta, Burmese and Western aid workers, journalists, and others it brings to light the Burmese government's delayed and obstructive response and its implications for human rights and development in Burma today.
Security And Sustainable Development In Myanmar
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Author : Helen James
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-09-27
Security And Sustainable Development In Myanmar written by Helen James and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-27 with Political Science categories.
Helen James considers security in Myanmar/Burma. She uses the ideas put forward in the United Nations Development Programme's 1994 report, of human, as opposed to state and security, going on to argue that freedom from want, and freedom from fear (of the regime) are in fact mutually supportive ideas, and that the security of the people and the security of the state are in fact in a symbiotic relationship with each other. Presenting new and significant information of the security concept of Myanmar/Burma, James’ original work considers economic development, health, education, environmental issues, the drugs trade, human rights, minority peoples and political, social and economic reforms, arguing that improved governance, the development of civil society and economic development would both strengthen the state and ensure the security and well-being of its citizens.
The Politics Of Silence
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Author : Loïs Desaine
language : en
Publisher: Institut de recherche sur l’Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine
Release Date : 2018-08-16
The Politics Of Silence written by Loïs Desaine and has been published by Institut de recherche sur l’Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-16 with Political Science categories.
The political regime in Myanmar used to be a seemingly monopolistic structure where power was exclusively in the Army’s hands. A marginal external influence was exercised by businessmen with close ties to the regime while the country is also exposed to the influence of powerful regional states. Since the General Elections in November 2010, the establishment of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar with a parliamentary democracy (which remains under some control of the Army, but with notable civilian representation) is the most noticeable change in Myanmar politics for decades as it may shift the state away from the Army monopoly, although concrete changes remain to be demonstrated.