1. Myanmar government issues

2. Myanmar * A small country in Southwest asia rich in culture
* Has anyone ever heard of Myanmar?
* A small country in Southwest asia rich in culture
* The main religion is Buddhism and monks can be seen around the country
* Main food supply there is fish and pulses which are beans that grow well in Myanmar

3. Myanmar fun facts A Moma asian elephant with her cub
* There are over thirty species of endangered animals in Myanmar
* Some are Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, Indian elephants, Giant pandas, and an abundance of monkeys
* Myanmar has many ancient buddhist temples all across the country
A Moma asian elephant with her cub

4. Background information on Myanmar's government
* Does anyone know what a military style government is?
* After becoming independent in 1948 Myanmar adopted a military government
* Human rights were neglected, people suffered
Below: General Ne Win, he helped to create military government

5. The issue: Myanmar's government
* President has total power
* Because of restrictions on education, over 32% of population is unemployed
* Government rejects all form of foreign aid, because of this everything is suffering
Myanmar's current leader Thein Sein

6. Myanmar Government effect on health care
* The parliament style of government has not paid much attention to health care
* Can anyone guess what the life expectancy of a person in Myanmar is?
* It's years, more than 15 years younger than the average American

7. Government's effect on Education
* More than 50% of people living in Myanmar work in some form of agriculture
* Why do you think this is?
* Education is neglected and people struggle to find work in the country

8. Government effect on Economy
* Over 32% of the population is unemployed
* GDP per capita is 1,300$
* United states' GDP per capita is 48,100$
* Myanmar is definitely in a recession right now
Myanmar Kyat is the currency of Myanmar

9. Possible Solutions
* Earlier this year Aung San Suu Kyi became the first woman elected into Myanmar's parliament and she intends to form a democracy
* Foreign aid could be allowed to step in and help this country form a democracy