Investment exploits local people’s heritage

Burma/Myanmar is currently opening its doors to increased foreign investment. Investment has the potential to bring economic benefits to the country and its people. However, Burma/Myanmar has not yet established the rule of law and policies and regulations to guarantee the well-being of the people. With ongoing corruption, centralization of Burmese government control, an unstable political situation and ongoing conflict, can such investment benefit our ethnic minority people? To understand more about this, please read our Karen language environmental magazine below.