"Burma/Myanmar has a legacy of human rights violations linked to foreign investment and land acquisition for business activities , including large - scale development projects. A flawed and outdated legal framework, poor policy cohe rence , weak governance , rule of law deficiencies , and an exploitative and predatory approach to controlling natural resources have fuelled human rights violations and armed conflict. Despite a new government, ongoing m ilitary control and/or influence over key ministries remains a barrier to land reform . T he l egal framework for land acquisition violates international standards. Institutionalized impunity and discrimination, a lack of transparency, and corrupt and unregulated industries present a significant risk to local residents, as well as local and foreign investors. As foreign direct investment increases in Burma , it is crucial that the new National League for Democracy ( NLD ) - led government tackles land acquisition as a priority policy issue . T he current legal and policy framework must be significantly reformed to ensure transparent investment practices and that human rights are respected by businesse s operating in the country . Such measures should be conflict - sensitive, clearly address the impact of past abuses and provide concrete means to protect human rights.....includes a box on "Laws that Support Land Confiscation" .