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869:) will be floated up, to foster an interbank money market. From 2013 to 2014, the most widely used informal black market rate will be completely eliminated. The informal exchange rates are used for most daily transactions, while the overvalued official exchange rate is used to calculate government revenue and state-owned enterprises. There are other informal exchange rates, such an exchange rate used by UN agencies and international NGOs (450 kyat to US$ 1 in 2010), a customs rate, and an official market rate. Such discrepancies have distorted national accounts (since firms are required to report all transactions in Burmese kyat at the official rate) and reduced transparency and accountability. According to some banking sources, the official exchange rate will be raised and set at 820 kyat per USD. On 2 April 2012, the 886: 86: 683:, said that the country was undergoing a 3-step process in reforming the media regulation: (1) relaxation of regulations to allow individual publications to exercise self-censorship and accountability, (2) promulgation of a new print media law, (3) regulation of print media through the new print media law. On a similar note, Yi Htut, the Information and Public Relations Division's Director-General stated that the new media law would avoid the extremes of the past, outline journalists' rights and responsibilities and that he was in consultation with 956:. The legislation seeks to set "'benchmarks and guidelines' on sanctions relief by calling on the U.S. Secretary of State to assess and make recommendations regarding modifying or lifting sanctions, with a focus on issues such as democracy and ethnic reconciliation." The legislation would also authorize humanitarian aid; authorize economic aid to support Burmese civil society groups; create a Burma-America Development Fund to foster private-sector investment; and authorize limited military-to-military relations. 993:"Ultimate power still rests with the army so until we have the army solidly behind the process of democratisation we cannot say that we have got to a point where there will be no danger of a U-turn. Many people are beginning to say that the democratisation process here is irreversible. It's not so. We must wait until after the elections to find out whether or not there have been real changes. And depending on these changes, there should be suitable changes in policy." 3455: 36: 3479: 794:-approved legislation that allows for labour unions with at least 30 members, the right to strike, given 2 weeks' notice. This law, effective 9 March 2012, also provides for punishment of employers who dismiss workers on strike or unionised workers with up to a year in prison and a fine of 100,000 kyat, as well punishment of workers who stage illegal strikes, with up to a year in jail and a fine of 30,000 kyat. 3467: 606:, a weekly news journal published an article that highlighted 6 ministries: the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Ministry of Industry 1 and Ministry of Industry 2, as misusing funds and misstating finances, based on internal parliamentary audit reports. Two days later, the Ministry of Mines announced that it would file a lawsuit against the journal. 626:. Although the discussions were not publicised, the state media reported that "the two sides have agreed to set aside the differences and work together in matters of common interests that will really benefit the country and the people" Aung San Suu Kyi's ability to travel freely throughout the country is seen as an improvement compared to her trips in 2003 which met with a 553: 2405:(14 September 2016): "The Obama administration has done much to reward Myanmar, also known as Burma, for its transformation. The White House restored full diplomatic relations in 2012 and rolled back many of the sanctions. Most significantly, U.S. companies may now do business with companies in Myanmar, with some exceptions." 876:
In March 2012, a draft foreign investment law emerged, the first in more than 2 decades. This law would oversee unprecedented liberalisation of the economy. Foreigners will no longer require a local partner to start a business in the country, because they will be able to legally lease land. The draft
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of planting bombs, destroying bridges and trading in illegal drugs. Insurgent groups have resumed fighting since a 2008 ceasefire in opposition to the new constitution of Myanmar that requires all armed forces be under the control of the national Defense Service. Peace talks were held in November to
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Aung San Suu Kyi's party, National League for Democracy boycotted the 2010 election. The election law enacted by the SPDC did not allow ex-prisoners to become members of registered political parties. If NLD decided to register, it would have to expel its members who were imprisoned. But in November,
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Myanmar lacks an independent, impartial and effective judiciary, which is not only essential for its transition to democracy but also necessary to uphold the rule of law, ensure checks and balances on the executive and the legislative, and safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms in
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and failing to meet international standards. The law requires would-be protesters to seek permission from township police five days in advance, including such details on the demonstration as the slogans to be used, and gives authority arbitrary powers to deny citizens the right to protest.
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to the country, the U.S. announced several initiatives, including the removal of some curbs on foreign aid, aimed at re-engagement with Myanmar, a step toward the restoration of full diplomatic relations. In January 2012, following the release of prominent political prisoners including
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held on 1 April 2012 after the government abolished laws that led to the NLD's boycott of the 2010 general election. She led the NLD in winning the by-elections in a landslide, winning 41 out of 44 of the contested seats, with Aung San Suu Kyi herself winning a seat representing
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and Burmese government soldiers. According to the report, forced labour and military conscription, blockage of international aid, attacks on civilians and private properties, rape and torture, as well as use of landmines, continue to be practised in the country.
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The government has however, denied the presence of other human right issues such as alleged army abuses against ethnic minorities, claiming that in ethnic areas, only local insurgent groups violate human rights. The government has accused the
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is currently embarking on a plan to unify the country's multiple exchange rate system. From April 2012 to April 2013, the official exchange rate of 6.4 kyats to US$ 1 (a rate that has not changed since 1977, when it was pegged to the IMF's
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The government has relaxed press and internet censorship laws, for example allowing photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi to be published on the front page of local newspapers. Tint Swe, the head of the country's censorship authority, the
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have called for further action, such as the unconditional release of all political prisoners, as a prerequisite for the lifting of international sanctions on the Myanmar government. The United States appointed a special envoy,
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remained in prison. The government also approved the NHRC's suggestion to relocate political prisoners so that their family members can easily contact them. There are varying definitions of "political prisoner", but
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and advance voting. Nevertheless, on 15 May 2008, the junta announced that the constitution had been approved by 92.4% of voters, claiming a 99% turnout in the two-thirds of the region that had held the vote.
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An election was held in 2010. The military backed Union Solidarity and Development Party declared victory. The United Nations and Western countries expressed concerns about the conduct of the elections.
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Despite these initial signs of progress, it remained unclear how far the reforms would go, and numerous conflicts between the government and the country’s ethnic minority militias remained unresolved.
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law also stipulates that Burmese citizens must constitute at least 25% of the firm's skilled workforce, and with training, increased in increments of 25% up to 75% in subsequent years.
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Two general amnesties were held in 2011 releasing between 10,000 and 40,000 prisoners, although only about 300 of them are considered political prisoners by monitor groups such as the
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Experts caution that the reforms will be disproved by the hardliners and probably lead to counterrevolution. But, Minister U Kyaw Hsan said there is no intention to retract reforms.
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has observed that military representatives and MPs have not necessarily voted on party lines on important issues, noting that party organisations are still relatively undeveloped.
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has said that the reforms can still be reversed and urged observers to wait until after the 2012 by-elections and any subsequent policy changes to make a better assessment:
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The motives of such reforms are also debated. Marie Lall, a BBC South Asia analyst attributes Burma's bid for the Asean chair in 2014, the needs to reform the economy for
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announced that it had forwarded a draft of a new media and press law to the Attorney General's Office for review. The draft law, which will need to be approved by the
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legislature's seats for military, is seen by the opposition as a tool for continuing military control of the country. A constitution referendum was held in 2008 amid
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visited Myanmar on 1 December 2011, to encourage further progress; it was the first visit by a Secretary of State in more than fifty years. United States President
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Burma was under military rule from 1962 to 2010. In 2008, the ruling Junta, State Peace and Development Council, announced the new constitution as a part of
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increased from US$ 300 million in 2009–10 to a US$ 20 billion in 2010–11, (about 667%). The large inflow of capital resulted in a stronger valuation of the
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the government erased the clause in a parliamentary section. After the amendments, NLD leaders have unanimously decided to register for the by-election.
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minority suffered further repression in part because "Free speech empowered preachers of anti-Muslim hatred." This atmosphere led to events such as the
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are routinely stripped of their license to practice law, while sentences are arbitrarily administered. A March 2012 United Nations report states:
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has criticised a new assembly law, the Law Relating to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession, signed on 2 December 2011, for restricting the
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In September 2016, the Cardin-McCain Burma Strategy Act of 2016, a piece of bipartisan proposed U.S. legislation, was introduced to the
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has pointed out irregularities in voter lists, rule violations by local election committees and vote-buying practices by the
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and the NLD consider Myanmar to have 600 political prisoners. On 13 January 2012, another amnesty was announced, freeing
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was released from house arrest on 13 November 2010. After her release, she held a series of dialogues with President
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Neither Western sanctions nor Asian constructive engagement should be credited for what we are witnessing today.
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Although the government has been applauded for the reforms, many countries remain "cautiously optimistic".
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Ironically, after the military regime started to lift autocratic controls, the already persecuted Muslim
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was quoted as saying "Fraud and rule violations are continuing and we can even say they are increasing."
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undertaken by the military-backed government. These reforms include the release of pro-democracy leader
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system, which remains politicised and closely tied to the government. For instance, lawyers who defend
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On 16 March 2012, the Ministry of Labour signed a memorandum of understanding with the ILO to end
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Editorial: Myanmar has made a lot of progress but not enough that all sanctions should be lifted
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Export diversification and economic growth: the experience of selected least developed countries
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has resumed sending aid which was suspended after the 2007 killing of a Japanese journalist.
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and the government's desire to win the election in 2015 as the main motives of the reforms.
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reporters. As of March 2012, various organisations have identified upwards of 619 remaining
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has approved Myanmar's bid for the chairmanship in 2014. United States Secretary of State
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Progress report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
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visited one year later, becoming the first US president to visit the country.
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began trading at the new reference exchange rate of 818 kyat to 1 US dollar.
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report, released in March 2012, states that human rights abuses by the
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U.S. senators set bill to keep focus on rights in Myanmar – document
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Aung San Suu Kyi appears on front pages after decades of censorship.
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were a series of political, economic and administrative reforms in
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of all public sector employees, including soldiers, an additional
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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (2004).
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Following the government reforms in 2011 and the visit of
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Nevertheless, the government has embarked reforms toward
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and subsequent dialogues with her, establishment of the
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Since 2011, Myanmar has embarked on policy reforms of
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Index

Reforms in Burma
Myanmar

Post-independence Burma
Internal conflict in Myanmar
Burmese Way to Socialism
State Peace and Development Council
State Administrative Council
8888 Uprising
Saffron Revolution
Spring Revolution
Roadmap to democracy
New constitution
Reforms of 2011
2021 coup d'état
Elections
1990
2010
2012
2015
2020
National League for Democracy
88 Generation Students Group
Burma Campaign UK
Free Burma Coalition
U.S. Campaign for Burma
Generation Wave
All Burma Students' Democratic Front
Third Force
Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

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