"Myanmar?s exports of the jade mined in northern Kachin State are estimated to be worth US$6-9 billion per year. But the government?s tax take is paltry and, as today?s New York Times article shows, the people of Kachin see few benefits. So where?s the money? And what can be done to ensure that it goes where it should? Myanmar?s exports of the jade mined in northern Kachin State are estimated to be worth US$6-9 billion per year. But the government?s tax take is paltry and, as today?s New York Times article shows, the people of Kachin see few benefits. So where?s the money? And what can be done to ensure that it goes where it should? Answering these questions is critical both to the government?s efforts to tackle corruption and the prospects for a lasting peace in Kachin State, the scene of Myanmar?s most serious armed conflict..."