"A collection of papers originally presented at the 2004 Myanmar/​Burma Update Conference organized by the Dept. of Political &​ Social Change, The Australian National University Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Canberra, on 18-19 November 2004" -- t.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available online.

Overview /​ Trevor Wilson "One day, one fathom, Bagan won't move" : on the Myanmar road to a constitution /​ Robert H. Taylor "Burma's military : purges and coups prevent progress towards democracy /​ Larry Jagan Ethnic participation and national reconciliation in Myanmar : challenges in a transitional landscape /​ Martin Smith Burma's economy 2004 : crisis masking stagnation /​ Sean Turnell The status of the agricultural sector in Myanmar in 2004 /​ Kyaw Than Sustainable agricultural and rural development : pathways to improving social, economic and environmental conditions in Myanmar /​ Myo Win and Graeme Batten The agricultural sector and the role of international assistance in promoting agricultural reform in Myanmar /​ John Copland Civil society and legitimacy : the basis for national reconciliation in Burma/​Myanmar /​ David I. Steinberg Making a responsible corporate contribution to modern diplomacy in Myanmar /​ Richard Jones. Creating an environment for participation : international NGOs and the growth of civil society in Burma/​Myanmar /​ Karl Dorning More than saving lives : the role of international development agencies in supporting change processes in Burma/​Myanmar /​ David Tegenfeldt Exit, voice and loyalty in Burma : the role of overseas Burmese in democratising their homeland /​ Zaw Oo Foreign aid : a Myanmar perspective /​ U Myint A comprehensive international approach to political and economic development in Burma/​Myanmar /​ Morten B. Pedersen. Notes "A collection of papers originally presented at the 2004 Myanmar/​Burma Update Conference organized by the Dept. of Political &​ Social Change, The Australian National University Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Canberra, on 18-19 November 2004" -- t.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available online. A comprehensive international approach to political and economic development in Burma/​Myanmar /​ Morten B. Pedersen. Notes "A collection of papers originally presented at the 2004 Myanmar/​Burma Update Conference organized by the Dept. of Political &​ Social Change, The Australian National University Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Canberra, on 18-19 November 2004" -- t.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available online.

In late 2004, Myanmar's best known general and long-serving leader of the military regime was suddenly dismissed. This generated widespread uncertainty throughout the country and raised questions about the future. This book addresses some of the issues.

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