Rakhine State Policies: Considerations for the New State Government
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Dapice, David. "Rakhine state policies: Considerations for the new state government." Ash Center Policy Briefs Series, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 2016.Abstract
Religious conflict in Rakhine state threatens the development of Rakhine state and even the stability of Myanmar. In the paper, the author reviews recent 2014 census results and other data that show no long-term increase in the modest share of Muslims in the population, debunking the arguments of some extremist groups. The paper makes the case that a focused development program including investment in village scale irrigation, improved farm and financial services, better infrastructure and labor mobility is needed to improve living conditions for all groups and to provide an environment in which mutual trust can gradually be reestablished.Terms of Use
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