ID | 125227 |
Title Proper | Indian diaspora in Myanmar |
Language | ENG |
Author | Singh, Amit |
Publication | 2013. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Myanmar is going through an unprecedented politico-economical and socio-cultural transformation, especially after the November 2010 general elections. The new military-backed, quasi-civilian government under the leadership of President Thein Sein of Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) advocated a reformist agenda namely, reached out to the Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK), established the National Human Rights Commission, implemented a new labour law in consultation with the International Labour Organisation, relaxed restrictions on the media, allowed some economic liberalisation and released hundreds of political prisoners. |
`In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 34, No.10; Oct 2013: p.10-15 |
Journal Source | World Focus Vol. 34, No.10; Oct 2013: p.10-15 |
Key Words | Myanmar ; Politico - Economic Transformation ; General Elections - 2010 ; Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) ; National Human Rights Commission ; International Labour Organisation ; Economic Liberalisation |