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Corruption in Myanmar

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immense levels of kleptocracy in the nation, allowing members of the military dictatorship to live in a "state within a state" with accumulated wealth far beyond that of the people. The government reacted harshly to the protests through violence and arbitrary detentions. While the official death count tallied thirteen killed, it is widely surmised that the true number far exceeded this figure. The government had even taken steps to censor
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written complaints, but had addressed only three, saying that it could not act without documented evidence. MP U Ye Tun stated that the commission did not have the authority to take action effectively. An expert in governance and anti-corruption, stated in December 2014 that the commission would be unlikely to target the government or its ministries, which is where the bulk of corruption in Myanmar takes place.
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against corruption. The Financial Institutions of Myanmar Law and the Foreign Exchange Management Law both criminalize fraud and other crimes committed in financial institutions. Myanmar's Competition Law allows for the prosecution of anti-competitive business activities. Prosecution under these laws, however, is relatively rare, owing largely to a lack of governmental resources.
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democratic transition will try hard to shape good administrative machinery.…We will fight corruption in cooperation with the people as it harms the image of not only the offenders, but also the nation and the people." Thein Sein has reportedly made "significant efforts to minimise corruption in the extractive industries" in hopes of attracting foreign investment.
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business in Myanmar." In disputes with foreign firms, local businesses can use bribes to secure favorable judgments. On the World Economic Forum's 2013–14 Global Competitiveness Report, business executives rate the independence of the judiciary at 2.8 on a 7-point scale (1 being "heavily influenced" and 7 "entirely independent").
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adopted a policy of zero-tolerance for corruption at its facilities and trucking routes. All drivers of Coca-Cola trucks carry an anti-corruption card stating that they are forbidden to bribe the traffic authorities and that they are required to report any solicitation of bribes to their supervisors.
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to establish a committee to investigate allegations of corruption among government officials." The Anti-Corruption Commission was established in February 2014. It focuses mainly on bribery, which can be punished by fines and up to fifteen years in prison. By December 2014, it had received almost 600
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The Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) was founded in 2013. Its seeks to promote "more responsible business practices in Myanmar." An MCRB initiative called Transparency in Myanmar Enterprise (TiME) "publishes information about anti-corruption, organizational transparency, and concern for
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Petty corruption, meaning the extortion of small bribes or "gifts" in connection with everyday services, is "endemic to the everyday life of Myanmar citizens. It is particularly prevalent when citizens deal with the bureaucracy of the country and engage with low- to mid-level public officials." It is
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The Money Laundering Eradication Law (2015) provides for the recovery of funds tied to illicit or criminal activities. The Anti-Money Laundering Rules, the establishment of a special police unit for financial crimes, and the passage of Rules Combating the Financing of Terrorism also aid the struggle
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has introduced a number of policies intended to reduce corruption in business. A key theme of his inaugural speech on 30 March 2011, was fighting government corruption. He said that "democracy will promoted only hand in hand with good governance. That is why our government responsible for Myanmar's
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Political corruption exists at higher levels of government, and comes into play especially "when large infrastructural works or other 'mega-projects' are being negotiated or implemented." Companies pay bribes "to avoid trouble or delays," and often "establish illicit networks of patronage which can
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noted that Myanmar's jade industry is exploited by the nation's elites; including military leaders, drug traffickers, and business leaders. This was the finding of a year-long investigation entitled "Jade: Myanmar's 'Big State Secret,'" which identified that several leading members of the nation's
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The judiciary is corrupt and subject to government and military influence. Judiciary officials in Myanmar accept bribes for various services, such as providing access to detainees and rendering a favorable verdict. Judiciary corruption "represents a major challenge to businesspeople looking to do
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Myanmar's import and export regulations are not transparent. According to the Global Enabling Trade 2014, corruption at the border and burdensome procedures are among the major challenges to importation of goods. Business executives gave the efficiency and transparency of border administration in
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Taxes are collected irregularly. Over one third of respondents to a survey said they were expected to give gifts in meetings with tax officials. A medium-sized company doing business in Myanmar must make 31 separate tax payments annually. On average, this takes 155 hours' work, and involves a tax
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Some reasons for the high levels of corruption in Myanmar include multiple exchange rates, which enable officials to demand bribes for providing favorable rates; low civil-service pay rates; and a tradition of nepotism. "As there are no competitive selection processes to enter the public sector,"
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In 2007 the then Burmese government revoked several subsidies for various fuel industries, causing prices to soar throughout the nation. This sparked widespread protests due to the public's dissatisfaction with the military government. It was noted that the average citizen was displeased with the
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In the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2013–2014, business executives rated the incidence of corrupt diversion of public funds to companies, individuals, or groups at 2.3 on a 7-point scale (1 being "very common" and 7 "never occurs"). They rated the favoritism of government
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estimated that illegal networks in Myanmar had stolen a total US$ 122.8 billion worth of jade over the previous decade, and claimed that Myanmar's jade industry is possibly the greatest natural resource racket in recent history. In addition, the nearly one hundred active jade mining deposits are
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According to the Investment Climate Statement 2014, "investors may experience corruption when seeking investment permits or when leasing land in Myanmar." The Enterprise Surveys 2014 reported that 38.9% of businesspeople were "expected to give gifts to get an operating licence," while 55.8% were
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implemented controls in accordance with the IMF's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) guidelines. As a result, Myanmar was removed from the international Financial Action Task Force's list of "Non-cooperative Countries and Territories" in October 2006.
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Business executives rate the protection of property rights and financial assets at 2.5 on a 7-point scale (1 being "very weak" and 7 "very strong"). Registering property involves an average of 6 procedures, a 113-day wait, and a cost amounting to 7.2% of the property's value.
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common "in application processes for permits or documents, where bribes or gift-giving end up becoming unavoidable elements of the process, perhaps even becoming culturally engrained with bribery rather being seen as gift-giving or a kind gesture." Since gifts up to 300,000
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On the World Economic Forum's 2013–14 Global Competitiveness Report, business executives scored the reliability of police services to enforce law and order at 3.0 on a 7-point scale (1 being "cannot be relied upon at all" and 7 being "can always be relied upon").
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One reason for police corruption is that police officers were expected for many years to pay for their own investigations, without any reimbursement or compensation. This policy not only encouraged corruption but also discouraged serious investigation of crimes.
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human rights, health, and the environment among the largest businesses in Myanmar. Using criteria laid out by Transparency International the project has produced rankings of companies according to the above criteria by analyzing information they post online."
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is among the worst in the world. Owing to failures in regulation and enforcement, corruption flourishes in every sector of government and business. Many foreign businesspeople consider corruption "a serious barrier to investment and trade in Myanmar." A
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notes one report, "personal connections and bribery are maybe more important than qualifications. For instance, it is common practice to select ministers and high-level civil servants from the military ranks rather than based on expertise."
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stated that notwithstanding attempts by the US and other Western countries to promote transparency, the majority of Myanmar's economy remains in control of a corrupt elite. During the privatization process, according to a report by the U4
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According to a survey report published in November 2020 by Transparency Networks, 93 percent of Myanmar citizens think the government is doing well in tackling corruption. The report was praised by local media and government officials.
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took power and sought to regenerate the economy and draw foreign investment. Among its objectives was the reduction of endemic corruption. As of May 2014, however, those reforms were viewed as having had a minimal effect on corruption.
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On average, exporting a container of goods from Myanmar involves 9 documents, takes 25 days, and costs US$ 670. On average, importing a container of goods into Myanmar involves 9 documents, takes 27 days, and costs US$ 660.
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expected "to give a gift to get an electrical connection," and 30.1% were "expected to give gifts to secure a water connection." Persons applying for import and export licences are also likely to be charged illegal fees.
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In the Myanmar Business Survey 2014, corruption was the most frequently identified obstacle to business, especially with respect to obtaining firm registration, business licenses and permits from government authorities.
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In July 2014, Myanmar became an Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) candidate country. Myanmar was thereby agreeing to increase transparency in its extractive industries, notably the logging industry.
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be exploited in future deals." Companies that establish such networks "are often given monopoly control over the markets or sectors they win by 'bidding,'" and this monopoly control stifles competition and growth.
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There are many lobbying groups in Myanmar, but they are unregulated, and "regularly resort to bribes and concessions to secure favor," which is "abetted by the lack of transparency and accountability in Myanmar."
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Myanmar law requires foreign oil and gas exploration firms operating in the country to be partnered with domestic firms. These arrangements have been criticized for their lack of transparency and accountability.
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officials towards well-connected companies and individuals, as reflected in policies and contracts, a score of 2.2 on a 7-point scale (1 meaning "always show favouritism" and 7 "never show favouritism").
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In the Myanmar Business Survey 2014, corruption was the most frequently named obstacle to doing business in the country. In 2014's Ease of Doing Business ranking, Myanmar was also ranked very low.
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It is common in Myanmar to charge illicit payments for government services, to bribe tax collectors to secure a lower tax payment, and to bribe customs officials to avoid paying customs duties.
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Businesses must bribe customs officials in order to avoid high import and export taxes. 53.5% of businesses surveyed in 2014 said that they expected to give "gifts" to obtain import licences.
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said in May 2015 that despite efforts to reduce corruption after military rule, the country's business environment remained essentially the same, with few new companies emerging since 2011.
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Judicial decisions about land and buildings are often affected by government influence, personal relationships, and bribery. It can take years to enforce a contract in the Myanmar courts.
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Security forces "generally act with impunity in Myanmar." The Human Rights Report 2013 noted that a police escort for a UN rapporteur's convoy "stood by" while the convoy was attacked.
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has declared that it is "firmly opposed to corruption" and that it requires all parties in Myanmar working with Telenor Myanmar "to adhere to Telenor's Supplier Conduct Principles."
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located in areas controlled by about 10 to 15 military-connected businessmen, and a result the people living in those areas remain in poverty while a few businessmen profit greatly.
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It is common for international and domestic NGOs to use money intended to help the public to be spent on expensive offices, residences, or other inappropriate expenses.
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Although the demonstrations were dispersed and suppressed by the military junta, the public would later vote a new government in and wrested power from Senior General
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is said to have "committed thousands of offenses related to corruption." Most high-level officials in the civil service were related to military officials.
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Myanmar a score of 2.2 on a 7-point scale (1 being "non-transparent" and 7 "transparent"). Myanmar ranks 128th out of 138 countries in this regard.
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In April 2013, several senior government officials charged with corruption were compelled to retire or to leave departments working on investment.
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It has been observed that post-2011 Myanmar has an expanding informal economy, and that such economies are notoriously vulnerable to corruption.
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Without notice or external review, Myanmar's government routinely promulgates new regulations and laws affecting foreign investors.
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accounted for at least half of the logging in the country. The smuggling of timber across the Chinese border is a major activity.
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Under the military government which ruled Myanmar until 2011, land was nationalized. According to an October 2015 report in
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In April 2014, a new Union Taxation Law came into effect. It is designed to help eliminate corruption in tax collection.
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government and economy had siphoned US$ 31 billion worth of jade in 2014, a figure nearly half of Myanmar's economy.
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elections by means of fraud, restrictions on political participation, and prohibition of international monitoring.
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survey in May 2014 concluded that corruption is the greatest hindrance for business in Myanmar. The ongoing
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In August 2012, an anti-bribery bill was approved. In August 2013, an Anti-Corruption Law was passed.
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drivers frequently join junta militia groups to circumvent petrol restrictions and avoid inspections.
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Since the end of military rule, Myanmar has been implementing economic reforms and developing a
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This procedure initially met with resistance but over time has been respected by police.
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for advice on combatting corruption in her own country, due to Singapore's incredibly
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According to several reports, moreover, the military influenced the results of the
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Government ministries often fail to report their own expenditures on projects.
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has significantly set back anti-corruption efforts, exacerbating the problem.
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that was updated in October 2014, "numerous state assets were sold to the
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by 2011. Nonetheless, elements of the military government retained power.
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winner and opposition leader, said in a speech that she had looked to
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accounts for 48% of Myanmar's official GDP. An October 2015 report by
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Anti-corruption laws "were further amended in 2014 to allow for the
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Myanmar Junta Lures Trishaw Drivers Into Militias With Incentives
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The low quality of Myanmar's institutions leads to corruption in
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Myanmar spent five decades under military rule. This period
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Hein Htoo Zan. 2128:. 26 August 2013. 1729:. 30 January 2024 1703:. 30 January 2024 1409:Nobel Peace Prize 1403:In October 2015, 939: 938: 906: 905: 213:Equatorial Guinea 3795: 3718: 3706: 3705: 3694: 3693: 3652:National symbols 3482: 3481: 3438:Opium production 3421: 3420: 3290: 3289: 3204: 3203: 3122:Konbaung dynasty 3024: 3023: 3005: 2998: 2991: 2982: 2981: 2968: 2958: 2957: 2927:Christmas Island 2613:Sovereign states 2600: 2593: 2586: 2577: 2576: 2571: 2570: 2568: 2566: 2551: 2545: 2544: 2542: 2540: 2531:. Archived from 2521: 2515: 2514: 2503: 2497: 2496: 2494: 2492: 2483:. Archived from 2473: 2467: 2466: 2464: 2462: 2457:on 11 April 2016 2453:. Archived from 2443: 2434: 2433: 2431: 2429: 2424:on 12 April 2016 2420:. Archived from 2410: 2401: 2400: 2388: 2377: 2376: 2374: 2372: 2367:on 11 April 2016 2363:. Archived from 2357:"Myanmar Police" 2353: 2342: 2341: 2339: 2337: 2332:on 11 April 2016 2328:. Archived from 2318: 2309: 2308: 2306: 2304: 2295:. 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Index

Political corruption

Bribery
Cronyism
Economics of corruption
Electoral fraud
Elite capture
Influence peddling
Kleptocracy
Mafia state
Nepotism
Pyrrhic defeat theory
Slush fund
Simony
State capture
State-corporate crime
Throffer
Anti-corruption
International Anti-Corruption Court
Group of States Against Corruption
International Anti-Corruption Academy
International Anti-Corruption Day
United Nations Convention against Corruption
Angola
Botswana
Cameroon
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt

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