Energy, Peace and Democracy in Myanmar

Energy in Myanmar has played an outsized role in shaping the country’s historical, economic and social trajectory. Energy development has been used as a tool of genocide, financed decades of military oppression in isolation from the world and catalyzed mass uprisings. Recently, provision of energy has become the engine of rapid economic growth as well as a source of domestic conflicts and geopolitical contention.  This talk will discuss how Myanmar’s drive to provide energy access to two-thirds of the population still living without grid electricity is transforming people’s lives, the country’s economy, and its fragile democracy.

Chris Greacen and Chom Greacen draw on their years of experience working in Myanmar with civil society and grassroots communities, government and political parties, ethnic armed groups, as well as working as a consultant to the World Bank and other donor agencies.

Friday, April 24, 2020 at 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Guggenheim Geography, 205
1475 Central Campus Mall, Boulder, CO 80309

Event Type

Lecture/Presentation

Interests

Environment & Sustainability, Ethics & Leadership, International & Global Affairs, Law & Politics

Audience

Students, Faculty, General Public, Staff

College, School & Unit

Arts & Sciences

Website

https://www.colorado.edu/cas/energy-p...

Cost

Free and Open to the Public

Group
Center for Asian Studies
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