U San Kyaw Hla says the state legislature is doing what it can to end rights abuses and inequality; he calls for peace through dialogue and an end to the internet shutdown.
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An Insider’s View of Changes at the Formerly Military-Run GAD
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Key developments at the agency include making training more useful and offering it to lower-level officials, says public policy expert who is assisting the reform process.
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On National Day of Sweden, The Irrawaddy interviewed the Swedish ambassador to discuss what Myanmar can learn from his country’s experience in environmental issues.
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‘Women in Leadership Positions Must Speak for All Women’
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