Tea Circle hosts "The Future of Federalism and Political Decentralization in Myanmar"

* Tea Circle is a Burma/Myanmar blog founded in 2015 and housed at the Asian Institute since 2018.

 

The military coup in Myanmar prompted a quick shift by major ethnic Burman political actors—including the National Unity Government (NUG)—to adopt language of a “federal democracy” and commit to meaningful federal reform. While political uncertainty and repressive military rule persist, conversations continue about what political changes are necessary to enact meaningful decentralization, but also what complementary processes are needed within Myanmar society to counteract decades of entrenched discrimination and inequality.  

 

Panelists:

David Thang Moe (Asbury Theological Seminary)

Naw May Oo Mutraw (Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego)

Dr Sai Thet Naing Oo (Pyidaungsu Institute)  

 

Moderator: Htet Min Lwin (York University)   

 

This event is supported by a grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada