Myanmar government issues

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

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

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

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

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 65.24 years, more than 15 years younger than the average American

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

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

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