Myanmar (Burma) Since 1962: The Failure of DevelopmentWhy has Myanmar (Burma), a country rich in resources - rice, timber, minerals - descended to 'least developed country' status? Is the explanation to be found inside Burma or beyond? Is the failure of development due to political authoritarianism and conflict? Or perhaps the drugs trade is partly to blame? |
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3 | 18 |
4 | 29 |
5 | 48 |
sustained failure and unsustainable success | 65 |
primacy by default | 81 |
new profits and | 91 |
10 | 121 |
Insurgencies and Drugs | 135 |
12 | 155 |
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