Most international attention on Myanmar has focused on the political situation where the military in power since 1962 continues to refuse to acknowledge the results of democratic elections and on related human rights issues. This book by focusing on education health and environment and on the institutions which formulate and deliver policy in these fields shows how the international community can make a significant difference to strengthening Myanmar's civil society and to supporting a future democratic form of government by encouraging institutional developments in these fields. Such developments in turn the author argues will re-skill the younger generation promote economic development and poverty alleviation and through a participatory approach to policy-making nurture the conditions from which democracy will grow. Language: English