Japanese economic development assistance
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Diplomatic Relations, Number of Japanese Nationals residing in Myanmar, Number of Myanmar Nationals residing in Japan,
Trade with Japan (1998) Direct Investment from Japan,
Japan?s Economic Cooperation, List of Grant Aid - Exchange of Notes in Fiscal Year 2002, VIP Visits. Statements by Japanese officials, Press Secretary?s Press Conference on Myanmar
Source/publisher:
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Japan-Burma relations, Japanese economic development assistance, Development assistance: Japan
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English
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"Mekong Watch is the Japanese NGO established in1993
to monitor and research social and environmental impacts of the Japanese development initiatives in the Mekong region, and to advocate more sustanable and people-centered ways..." It appears to be a consortium of NGOs, largely Japanese, which aims "...to create channels for local people in the Mekong region to participate in each decision-making process of development initiatives affecting their livelihoods, cultures and ecosystems. We will foster a deeper understanding of them and their impacts, and support local people
for benefiting their own development paths based on their local resources and rules.
Strategies
1.Information gathering and analysis on problematic development plans.
2.Understanding social and environmental situation in Mekong River Region.
3.Feedback of relevant information both to Mekong region and Japan.
4.Developing ideas on information disclosure, participation and civil society.
Critical, in particular, of Japanese-funded dams.
Date of publication:
1993-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Websites/Multiple Documents
Category:
Development assistance: Japan, Japanese economic development assistance, Dams and rivers - articles, reports, resources, Dams and other projects on rivers in Burma/Myanmar (countrywide)
Language:
English
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Individual Documents
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"MYANMAR is unlikely to be greatly affected by the Tokyo government�s decision to cut overseas development aid by 10 per cent for
the fiscal year beginning next April, a Japanese diplomat said last week..."
Myo Lwin
Source/publisher:
"Myanmar Times", Vol. 5, No.88, November 5 - 11, 2001.
Date of publication:
2001-11-11
Date of entry/update:
2010-09-01
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Individual Documents
Language:
English
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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? ..."
(Speakers): Ms. Taeko Takahashi, Mr. Teddy Buri, Ms. Hsao Tai, Ms. Yuki Akimoto, Mr. Nobuhiko Suto, Mr. Shigeru Nakajima
Source/publisher:
Mekong Watch, Japan
Date of publication:
2001-12-15
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Development assistance: Japan, Japan-Burma relations, Japanese economic development assistance
Language:
English
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Officials in Japan, historically Burma?s largest creditor, have been left shaking their heads over the SPDC?s latest efforts to tap into the wealth of Asia?s richest nation.
Source/publisher:
"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 8. No. 2 (Business section)
Date of publication:
2000-02-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Development assistance: Japan, Japan-Burma relations, Japanese investment, Japanese economic development assistance
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English
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"The surest sign that the talks between Burma�s ruling junta and the democratic opposition were in serious
trouble came in early April, when Japan�s then-Foreign Minister Yohei Kono announced that his country was
ready to "reward" the regime to the tune of $28 million for repairs to a hydroelectric power station in
Karenni State..."
Editorial
Source/publisher:
"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 9, No. 4
Date of publication:
2001-05-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Individual Documents
Language:
English
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Cabinet Decisions June 30, 1992. "In order to garner broader support for Japan?s Official Development Assistance (ODA) through better understanding both at home and abroad
and to implement it more effectively and efficiently, the government of Japan has established the following Charter for its ODA: ..."
Source/publisher:
Government of Japan
Date of publication:
1992-06-30
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Individual Documents
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English
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The news of the Japanese Government?s aid of ?3.5 billion (US $28 million) for the Lawpita hydropower plant renovation in Kayah (Karenni) State
in Burma was very surprising news for Burmese democracy groups and the
international community. The current situation of Burma?s political crisis is really
critical and confusing. On one side is the powerful military junta, which never cares
about violations of rights. On the other are the democracy groups and their
international circle of sympathizers. Where the Japanese Government stands is not
so clear. Those who can?t refuse to help others are noble; but is giving a gun to a
bloodthirsty killer really helping?
U Sein
Source/publisher:
"The Irrawaddy" (Commentary)
Date of publication:
2001-08-23
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Individual Documents
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English
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"Japan?s response to the political crisis in Burma after the establishment of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) in September 1988 reflected the interests of powerful constituencies within the Japanese political system, especially business interests, to which were added other constituencies such as domestic supporters of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi?s struggle for democracy and those who wished to pursue ?Sun Diplomacy,? using positive incentives to encourage democratization and economic reform. Policymakers in Tokyo, however, approached the Burma crisis seeking to take minimal risks--a "maximin strategy"--which limited their effectiveness in influencing the junta. This was evident in the February 1989 "normalization" of Tokyo?s ties with SLORC. During 1989-1998, Japanese business leaders pushed hard to promote economic engagement, but "Sun Diplomacy" made little progress in the face of the junta?s increasing repression of the democratic opposition."
Online publication with kind permission of the author and the Journal of Burma Studies
Donald M. Seekins
Source/publisher:
Journal of Burma Studies, Vol. 4 (1999)
Date of publication:
1999-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Development assistance: Japan, Japan-Burma relations, Japanese economic development assistance
Language:
English
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