Myanmar in Reform 2012 - Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia
Event Reports
In particular the speed of politico-economic changes
spearheaded by President Thein Sein and his government compel experts to
move from pure analysis to more action-centred approaches and policy
recommendations.
At the same time, prognoses are dangerous where uncertainty continues.
Political transitions of any kind are by nature dynamic, fragile and to a certain
extent reversible. The question of the hour is how to foster irreversible progress
towards good governance, rule of law, democratisation, de-centralisation, conflict
resolution, peace-building and poverty eradication.
Symposium speakers analysed dynamics related to the reform process, the vast
challenges posed by the country’s multi-layered crises built up over decades, and
the roles of international governments and transnational actors in assisting
Myanmar to master these challenges. The immense potential gains and
opportunities for all stakeholders were examined and corresponding development
agendas and policies identified.