Dossier: Elections in Myanmar

On 8 November 2015, a new Parliament will be elected after decades of military rule in Myanmar. The elections will decide how the reform process of the past five years will be continued and whether the people of Myanmar can benefit. This dossier will accompany the next months until a new government is formed by offering policy and economic analysis.

After the elections

Win Myint, The Speaker of the Lower House, walking into parliament on 2nd February 2016 the 2nd day of lower house parliamentarian session in Naypyitaw. He is the first speaker from the National League for Democracy Party

Podcast

Overview

A Primer on Myanmar’s Elections of 2015

What is at stake? Will the elections be free? Who is competing and how does the electoral process work? Our FAQ on the most democratic elections since 1960 in Myanmar.

By Khin Zaw Win

Comment

Myanmar Elections: Coups, Competition, and Compromise

Myanmar and its power elites do not have experience with electoral politics. That makes Myanmar’s elections exciting, and at the same time risky.

By Zeya Thu

Video

DVB TV is an independent broadcaster with offices in Yangon, Mandalay, and Chiang Mai. For the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung they have made a short movie about the upcoming elections in Myanmar.

Interview

"The NLD will win the elections"

On November 8, Myanmar votes for a new parliament. What do the parties stand for and what can they change? An interview with Sui Khar, Joint Secretary-General of the Chin National Front.

By Rual Lian Thang and Dr Sui Khar

Study

The State of Myanmar’s Reforms on the Eve of the 2015 Elections

Myanmar prepares for the second nation-wide poll in 25 years. The elections in November 2015 promise to be a watershed for the country’s democratisation.

By Marco Bünte

pictures

Elections in Myanmar

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Analysis

Despite the Thai government’s ban of four more types of single-use plastics in 2022, up to 250,000 tonnes of imported plastic waste from other nations continues to flow into the country annually through the international plastic waste trade. Thailand is trying to stay the course with further efforts to mitigate plastic pollution, but there are still challenges in waste sorting and collection on the ground.

By Pratch Rujivanarom

Two women fencing with sticks on a small stage

Giant Satrey: the strength of contemporary Cambodian women

Video performance

Violence against women and environmental pollution: current social issues are embodied in contemporary and symbolic pieces by the dance company New Cambodian Artists.

By Elaine Haller

Five women in black dresses are sitting on a bench and showing their show their outstretched hands

Civil Society Organisations in Cambodia: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities

Background

CSOs in Cambodia have had to maneuver in an increasingly repressive environment, but the challenges and failures that they have had to face thus far have led to important reflections and learnings.

By Sok Leang

Ein Mensch schneidet Ananas an einer Straße

Civic agency despite shrinking space in Cambodia

Introduction

We hope that this dossier contributes to a better understanding of the opportunities being presented by the strong voices in civil society that are improving Cambodian society.

New Rights, Old Freedom

Poem

Poetry is an important form of expression for everyday and social issues in Cambodia, providing an important voice in increasingly shrinking spaces. The award-winning poem by Chhoy Phanith gives insights into the aspirations and hopes of young Cambodians.

By Chhoy Phanith

Ambiguously Democratic: Parties, Coalitions, and Candidates in the 2022 Philippine Elections

Article

Elections in the Philippines is a time of alliances, pundits, politicking within and across party lines. A range of candidates have put themselves forward for the upcoming 2022 elections, though their agendas and positions may still be too cloudy for voters to make a clear bet. Persistent problems around politics are present, although reform via the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is slowly taking place. There’s still plenty of time ahead for unpredictability, by prospective candidates and the voting population.

By Cleo Calimbahin

Introduction

Our Work in Asia

The aim of our projects in Asia is to support the democratisation of the region and promote the recognition of human rights. Our work also focuses on promoting environmental sustainability and social justice.

Recordings

Southasian Perspecitves on the West
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Events

December

Wednesday, 08. December 2021

Böll.Global 9 | Threats and breaches of the law: The current situation on the Polish Belarus border

A series of online discussions on current international developments

Livestream

December

Online discussion Monday, 13. December 2021

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Dossier: Elections in Myanmar

After the elections

What are the prospects for the next Myanmar government?

Myanmar: A democratic landslide

Myanmar needs more than a new government

Podcast

Overview

A Primer on Myanmar’s Elections of 2015

Comment

Myanmar Elections: Coups, Competition, and Compromise

Video

Interview

"The NLD will win the elections"

Study

The State of Myanmar’s Reforms on the Eve of the 2015 Elections

pictures

Elections in Myanmar

More articles about this region

Thailand’s Plastic Waste Conundrum

Giant Satrey: the strength of contemporary Cambodian women

Civil Society Organisations in Cambodia: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities

Civic agency despite shrinking space in Cambodia

New Rights, Old Freedom

Ambiguously Democratic: Parties, Coalitions, and Candidates in the 2022 Philippine Elections

Introduction

Our Work in Asia

Recordings

Events

Böll.Global 9 | Threats and breaches of the law: The current situation on the Polish Belarus border

Digital food transition in Europe

Offices in Asia

Video: Urvashi Butalia on Women's Rights in India

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