"...Extractive companies will be tempted by Myanmar?s rich reserves of oil, gas, minerals, and teak. In talks with another multinational company, we were reminded that it is possible to combine activities in the extractive industry with sound sustainable practices such as environmental and social impact assessments, grievance mechanisms and strategic social investments. Since extractive companies inevitably have to work closely with the government, they should leverage government relations to pursue sustainable development and the protection of human rights..."