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


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