Saturday, March 11, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Unrecognized and Forgotten: Refugee Youth in Burma’s Transition

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 11:31 PM PST

Displaced populations along the Thailand-Burma border, including educated youth, continue to be sidelined, writes Leena Zieger.

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Business Roundup (March 11)

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 09:51 PM PST

World Bank helps with audit of state-owned banks, Coffee Genius launches Shan State plantation tours and cruise specialist expands to Burma.

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Govt Bans U Wirathu from Preaching Sermons

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 09:15 PM PST

Infamous Buddhist nationalist monk faces legal action if he delivers a sermon in Burma in the next year.

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Water-saving Technology Grows Hope in Burma’s Dry Zone

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 09:08 PM PST

Farmers in Burma's Dry Zone will bear the brunt of climate change, but water-saving technology could stave off disaster.

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This Week in Parliament (March 6-10)

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 08:35 PM PST

The Irrawaddy keeps you up to date on the week that was in the national legislature.

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Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘We Have Mountains of Difficulties in Promoting Gender Equality’

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 07:48 PM PST

This week, Ye Ni speaks with Daw Khin Lay and U Mun Awng about the role of women in politics, conflict zones and at home.

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