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for a series of dramatic, positive reforms. Diplomatic channels have been opened up for the first time in decades, many economic sanctions have been lifted and there's been a surge in international 	investment.But	 the country’s weak rule of law, rampant corruption and terrible treatment of minority groups are often glazed over in the rush to invest in the "new" Burma. This week, the government barred a globa
been lifted and there's been a surge in international investment.But the country’s weak rule of law, rampant corruption and terrible treatment of minority groups are often glazed over in the rush to 	invest	 in the "new" Burma. This week, the government barred a global Islamic body from opening an office to help members of Burma's Muslim population, who are suffering from horrifying communal violence i
horrifying communal violence in the west of the country. Is Burma at the beginning of a new era of democracy, or have reforms simply given the new government a cover to boost business – and foreign 	investors	 a chance to profit? On a path to reformThe Burmese regime, aiming to end its global isolation and seeking foreign investment to breathe life into its stagnant economy, has gone to great lengths t
simply given the new government a cover to boost business – and foreign investors a chance to profit? On a path to reformThe Burmese regime, aiming to end its global isolation and seeking foreign 	investment	 to breathe life into its stagnant economy, has gone to great lengths to prove it is changing. After five decades of military rule and repression, the past eight months have brought dramatic reforms
appealing trading partner for the west. But until now, the Burmese people have seen almost none of the economic benefits of the country's vast natural wealth. China had been Burma's largest foreign 	investor	 to date, but the new government is eager to promote growth (and less reliance on China) by courting other foreign investment. Major corporations are now scrambling to jump on the bandwagon. Just afte
of the country's vast natural wealth. China had been Burma's largest foreign investor to date, but the new government is eager to promote growth (and less reliance on China) by courting other foreign 	investment.	 Major corporations are now scrambling to jump on the bandwagon. Just after the US eased sanctions on Burma in June, it brought in a slew of major US companies – Chevron, General Electric (GE), Goldma
Just after the US eased sanctions on Burma in June, it brought in a slew of major US companies – Chevron, General Electric (GE), Goldman Sachs and Google, to name a few – to begin exploring 	investment	 opportunities. Days later, GE became the first US company to sign a deal, and Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been the latest companies to announce they’ll start doing business in the country.However, th
have been the latest companies to announce they’ll start doing business in the country.However, the military still controls Burma’s largest companies. So will anyone other than the elite benefit from 	investment?	 Battles still being foughtFor the millions who are from ethnic minorities – hundreds of thousands of whom have been displaced by decades of conflict – the answer seems to be no. They still suffe
displacement or physical attacks in the past year.PHR also found that in areas near development projects, these outrages were much more common – sparking fear that without proper safeguards, an 	investment	 gold rush may actually cause minority communities to suffer even more in the future. Take this chance"Before history gets totally rewritten, it’s worth making a couple of points," a Washington Pos
independent judiciary."This underlines a key reality. Truly positive and long-lasting change won't be achieved until Burma as a whole – including its ethnic minorities – sees the benefits of foreign 	investment	 in their daily lives. The country is at a crossroads. Now it's up to rest of the world to act: to urge leaders and companies to act responsibly; and to insist that the easing of sanctions and mor
in their daily lives. The country is at a crossroads. Now it's up to rest of the world to act: to urge leaders and companies to act responsibly; and to insist that the easing of sanctions and more 	investment	 in Burma must be contingent upon its fair treatment of all its citizens. Until this happens, the big Burma gold rush could hurt more people than it helps.Sources: BBC, Reuters, Avaaz, CNN, Politico