It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. There are five theme areas that AD will focus on: human rights; multiculturalism; decentralization and federalism; rural economic development and social enterprises; and E-government and E-citizenship. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. For conducting a survey on Labor Environment in Myanmar, U Aung Naing Oo, Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration was interviewed by U Min Zarni Lin, Senior Technical and Policy Analyst of the Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) on 24th December 2018 in Yangon. Former Economic Advisor to the President of the Union of Myanmar (2012-2016) company placeholder image Executive Director at Center for Economic and Social Development After 3 years of historic reforms, Myanmar has entered a pivotal stage in its socioeconomic development.

Following Myanmar’s economic changes of 2011, the government established the Myanmar Development Resource Institute (MDRI) and its three separate centers: the Center for Economic and Social Development, the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Center for Legal Affairs. Natural, cultural, and demographic advantages are positioning the country for long-term success, but many challenges and potential pitfalls lie ahead. AD’s motto is “Dignity, Cooperation and Prosperity”.

able economic growth for the Myanmar economy.

Myanmar is a nation in transition, seeking to break with a past marred by authoritarian rule, economic mismanagement, and multiple conflicts that persist today, driven by social exclusion and predatory natural resource extraction. Following macroeconomic stabilization in prices, interest rate and exchange rate, Myanmar economic transition will require substantial investment in physical and social infrastructure, development of human capital and improvement of social services. To sustain the recent development momentum, Myanmar could aim for a growth trajectory that is inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Thus, if 50 good measures are required, as many as 35 or 40 may have to be implemented successfully ... Economic and Social Development, the Center … that Myanmar can consider in moving towards a successful economic transition. The MDRI was created for the purpose of serving as an independent source of policy […]

Myanmar via advocating effective public policy change through a holistic approach.