Global Conference 2014
The Transformation of Myanmar
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 / 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
In 2012, the U.S. government began improving its ties with long-isolated Myanmar. The small Asian country had opened a new chapter with reforms that included the release of political prisoners, expanded press freedom and parliamentary elections. On the economic front, Myanmar assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, this year, giving it a pivotal role in the economic integration of its 10 member countries, planned for 2015. But while the international community supported Myanmar's moves toward national reconciliation and transparent governance, the transition hasn't been smooth and the results have been mixed. Will Myanmar maintain its commitment to reform? Can it sustain growth, leverage its natural resources and generate jobs? Our panel will discuss what's happening on the ground in Myanmar and the developing nation's path forward.
Moderator
David Carden
Partner-in-Charge of Asia, Jones Day; Former U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN
Speakers
Ko Ko Gyi
Politician and Democracy Leader, 88 Generation Peace and Open Society, Myanmar
Min Zaw Oo
Director of Ceasefire Negotiation and Implementation, Myanmar Peace Center.
Serge Pun
Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates
Winston Set Aung
Vice Governor, Central Bank of Myanmar