Myanmar elections signify coming governing challenges

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Election Victory ◽  
Difficult Dialogue

Significance His comments follow the NLD’s performance in by-elections held on April 1: the party that stormed to election victory in November 2015 won just nine of the 18 seats it contested in 19 constituencies. It lost to the former governing Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and to ethnic minority parties. Impacts Difficult dialogue with some ethnic minorities will hinder the peace process. China will be concerned about any further military-ethnic minority fighting on Myanmar’s border. Border-area conflicts will also hinder mining sector development. Infrastructure development activities will expand in Rakhine State.

Myanmar peace process could collapse post-2020

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Third ◽  
China And India ◽  
National League

Significance The meeting, which will be the third in the process so far, has been delayed due to disagreements among ethnic minority groups, including ethnic minority armed groups (EMAGs). Myanmar’s next general election is due in 2020, when State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) will be seeking to retain control of the civilian portion of government. Impacts While ongoing violence may dissuade Western investors, China and India will see opportunity rather than risk in Myanmar. China will encourage EMAGs to negotiate peace. Myanmar military personnel will face US sanctions over attacks on Rohingya Muslims.

Myanmar peace conference a risk to government

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Central Committee ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aung San Suu Kyi ◽  
National League ◽  
Peace And Development

Subject Peace process and development policy update. Significance The new government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) is moving to address long-standing ethnic and religious fissures. A conference planned for July is intended to advance the peace process with armed ethnic minority groups (AEMGs). On May 30, President Htin Kyaw signed into existence the Central Committee for Implementation of Peace and Development in Rakhine State. The committee includes all government ministers and several Rakhine officials, and is chaired by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. Impacts A rushed, non-inclusive conference could set back the peace process. Protests by religious conservatives are likely near administrative centres. Investors in development-related projects in ethnic areas face heightened scrutiny. The leadership of the Rakhine committee will not inspire international confidence, given the Rohingya controversy.

Myanmar talks have not lessened two-track deal risks

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Content Type ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The Government

Significance The talks are part of the effort to end decades of fighting between Myanmar's military (Tatmadaw) and various ethnic minority armed groups (EMAGs). Impacts Myanmar's government will need further Chinese support to bring north-eastern EMAGs back into the peace process. Vested economic interests will likely complicate reaching any peace deal. The government will have difficulty securing new NCA signatories while managing ties with the FPNCC. Pressure will grow for greater civil society involvement in the Panglong process, including media, hitherto barred.

Russia erodes minority rights through education cuts

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Cultural Identities ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Local Autonomy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Minority Regions

Subject School provision for minority languages in Russia. Significance A reduction in access to language education in ethnic minority regions has sparked controversy, most of all in Tatarstan where it is part of a broader push to reduce local autonomy. Moscow is quietly curtailing the cultural identities of its many ethnic minorities in order to create a more homogenous and above all Russian-speaking nationhood. Impacts The emphasis on ethnic 'Russianness' in nation-building will increase. Crimea will embody the politicisation of language as local Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars find their languages out of favour. Moscow will ignore the inconsistency between its policy and its complaints about Russian rights in Latvia and Ukraine.

Myanmar’s ethnic parties will unite as polls approach

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Refugee Crisis ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethnic Parties ◽  
Political Landscape ◽  
National League ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Military

Subject Myanmar's political landscape ahead of next year's elections. Significance As the next general election appears on the horizon, parliament last month began debating possible amendments to the constitution. State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD), which controls the civilian portion of government, wants to reduce the military’s reserved parliamentary quota. Meanwhile, the NLD faces increased criticism from parties representing the country’s ethnic minorities. Impacts There is unlikely to be any progress in the country's peace process, aimed at ending conflicts between the military and ethnic armed groups. The military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party will aim to enhance its internal organisation. As attention turns to the polls, the government will devote even fewer resources than currently to resolving the Rohingya refugee crisis.

scholarly journals Exploring health care workers’ perceptions and experiences of communication with ethnic minority elders

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-190
Author(s):  
Gloria Likupe ◽  
Carol Baxter ◽  
Mohamed Jogi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Workers

Purpose There is a recognition in Europe and in the western world of a demographic shift in the ageing population. While the overall ageing of the general population is growing, the numbers of immigrants getting old in their host countries is also increasing, thereby increasing the racial and ethnic proportion of older people in these countries. This changing landscape calls for understanding of issues related to health care provision, policy and research regarding ethnic minorities. Communication is seen as a key factor in understanding the needs of ethnic minority elders (EMEs). The purpose of this paper is to explore health care workers’ (HCWs) perceptions and experiences of communication with EMEs. In this paper the term HCW includes qualified nurses and health care assistants. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews was employed. Ten HCWs, who had ethnic minorities in their care were individually interviewed to explore their perceptions and experiences of communication when caring for EMEs. Findings Analysis of data revealed that in common with all older people, EMEs experience stereotyped attitudes and difficulties in communication. However, EMEs face particular challenges, including cultural differences, different language and stereotyping of care based on misunderstood needs of EMEs. Facilitators of communication included appropriate training of HCWs and appropriate use of interpreters. Research limitations/implications Only homes willing to take part in the study gave permission for their staff to be interviewed. In addition, the HCWs came from various settings. Therefore, views of staff in homes who did not give permission may not be represented. Practical implications The diversity of older people needing care in nursing homes and the community calls for training in culturally competent communication for effective provision care provision for EMEs. Originality/value Training of health care staff in culturally appropriate communication requires effective practice.

Guinea's junta will dominate the political transition

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
West African ◽  
Political Transition ◽  
The Political ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Authoritarian Rule ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Constitutional Order ◽  
Election Victory

Significance Conde’s increasingly authoritarian rule had generated widespread resentment, particularly following his controversial third-term election victory in October 2020. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the coup and suspended Guinea’s membership until the return of “constitutional order” but did not call for Conde’s reinstatement. Impacts International fears over Guinea’s stability may hinder new investments in the country’s mining sector in the short and medium term. The junta will not interfere with existing mining concessions and contracts. ECOWAS’s soft acquiescence to the coup may encourage other regional coup attempts. The junta will likely invite members of the opposition to form a broad-based transitional government while it maintains overall control.

Warmer China-Myanmar economic ties risk future unrest

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Pipeline ◽  
Generation Capacity ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
Economic Ties

Significance Most notable are those on the China-Myanmar oil pipeline and the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Impacts Continuation of the Myitsone dam impasse will compound Myanmar’s shortfall of electricity generation capacity. Resuming Chinese megaprojects in Myanmar risks more protests, with the NLD government caught between China and Myanmar’s people. The next test of Myanmar’s ethnic minorities peace process will be at the next Panglong peace talks in May.

Outlook for a Rakhine solution in Myanmar is poor

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
International Aid ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Military Installations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Military ◽  
International Aid Agencies

Significance Another 20,000 were gathering near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border yesterday following Rohingya militia attacks on police and military installations. The situation in Rakhine State was already tense: the same group attacked nine police posts in October 2016, prompting a crackdown by Myanmar’s military. A further security operation is now under way, posing more social and political dangers. An estimated 400 have died so far in renewed fighting. Impacts International aid agencies in Rakhine may have to withdraw their personnel. Myanmar’s neighbours will experience further refugee inflows. Instability may threaten Myanmar’s place in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Other Myanmar ethnic minorities will see even less reason to trust the military, further impeding the Panglong peace process. The Rakhine controversy will likely cause further rifts within ASEAN.

scholarly journals An Study on Poverty Alleviation by Tourism in the Border Area Between China and Myanmar

2021 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 03035
Author(s):  
Yaling Li ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Yuting Li
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Tourism Resources

At present, China is engaged in the battle of poverty alleviation. The poverty problem in the China-Myanmar border area is an important issue affecting the construction of a moderately prosperous society in China’s Yunnan Province and even the whole country. The border area between China and Myanmar is rich in tourism resources and a large number of ethnic minorities live there. The ethnic minority customs are gorgeous. The border area between China and Myanmar has beautiful scenery and rich tropical customs. The tourism poverty alleviation strategy can be implemented and tourism development projects can be established according to local conditions. The development of border tourism between China and Myanmar can not only attract tourists to appreciate the beautiful tropical and subtropical landscapes and feel the simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities, but also promote the development of local economy. The development of border tourism can also strengthen people-to-people exchanges, enhance the communication between the two countries, and help to carry out international trade and seek economic cooperation.

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