Description:
Chapter 1: ODA and Foreign Investment p7;
Chapter 2: Japanese Policy Towards Myanmar p14;
Chapter 3: Baluchaung Hydropower Plant No 2 p19;
Chapter 4: Tasang Dam and Yadana Gas Pipeline p22;
Chapter 5: The UNOCAL Case p26;
Chapter 6: Panel Discussion p30;
Chapter 7: Development in Other Countries 40;
Chapter 8: Reviewing Development p43;
References: p45.
"...One objective of the symposium was to examine how
development has affected people and the environment
in Burma. Another objective was to examine the roles
of the Japanese government, of private companies, and
of individuals in development in Burma. Each speaker
had his or her own ideas about what is best for Burma.
Does Burma need development? If so, what kind of
development does it need? For development, is it
necessary for other countries to give Official
Development Assistance (ODA)? Should ODA be
given under the current military regime? Should
companies invest in Burma now? Do ODA and
investment help the people of Burma? ..."
Source/publisher:
Mekong Watch, Japan
Date of Publication:
2001-12-15
Date of entry:
2003-06-03
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English