Description:
"Since the ruling State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) took power by military
coup on September 18, 1988, the regime has intensified use of Burma?s natural
resources. Desperately needing hard currency to sustain its military and engage in
political and armed "annihilation" of various insurgent groups, the regime began
exploiting the country?s natural resources imprudently, and at an alarming rate. Since
1962 the Burmese economy had been centralized. However, beginning in 1989, SPDC
adopted an open economic policy. The declaration of "Open Door" policies in early 1989
attracted foreign investment. The flood of foreign investment into various sectors of the
economy brought concern for environmental issues..."
Source/publisher:
Regional Environmental Forum - CICP, WRI, TEI - November 2002
Date of Publication:
2003-05-00
Date of entry:
2003-06-03
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English
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