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- CSOs to give input on Open Government Partnership bid
- Govt requests K2.2 trillion as tax revenues rise
- Draft Inle management plan released
- EITI bodies to be expanded to four states, regions
- Govt proposes repeal of requisitioning law
- Human rights commission calls for fair trial for Koh Tao accused
- Ministry seeks longer jail terms for agents who traffic migrants
| CSOs to give input on Open Government Partnership bid Posted: 21 Oct 2014 08:56 PM PDT Civil society groups will meet this weekend to discuss the government's plan to join the Open Government Partnership, an international standard to improve government transparency and fight corruption. |
| Govt requests K2.2 trillion as tax revenues rise Posted: 21 Oct 2014 07:00 PM PDT The Union government has asked MPs to approve an additional K2.2 trillion for the 2014-15 financial year, as it revealed that tax revenues for the year are likely to be 20 percent higher than initial forecasts, pushing the tax to GDP ratio close to 9pc. |
| Draft Inle management plan released Posted: 21 Oct 2014 06:59 PM PDT A draft destination management plan aimed at ensuring inclusive and sustainable development at one of the country's top tourist destinations has been released. |
| EITI bodies to be expanded to four states, regions Posted: 21 Oct 2014 06:50 PM PDT The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process is to be expanded to the state and region level by the end of October, civil society leaders say. |
| Govt proposes repeal of requisitioning law Posted: 21 Oct 2014 06:47 PM PDT The government plans to repeal a 1947 law that allows the government to requisition property at any time. |
| Human rights commission calls for fair trial for Koh Tao accused Posted: 21 Oct 2014 06:46 PM PDT The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission has asked its counterpart in Thailand to ensure that two Myanmar migrant workers arrested on suspicion of murdering a British couple on Koh Tao receive a fair trial. |
| Ministry seeks longer jail terms for agents who traffic migrants Posted: 21 Oct 2014 05:49 PM PDT A new law to protect Myanmar migrant workers has been submitted to parliament, with stronger penalties for human trafficking. |
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