national energy policy

Making Myanmar an energy powerhouse

October 27, 2017 by Thiha

Myanmar’s national electrification process is still on hold one year after the new administration took office. The replacement of the Minister of Energy in early August showed the priority given to energy, but the government still has much to do. Myanmar will have to decide on how to solve its chronic power shortage. There are […]

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Tougher checks for Myanmar’s development projects

January 25, 2016 by Thiha

Myanmar has announced new requirements for assessing the environmental and social impacts of development projects, which have been worked up with assistance from the Asian Development Bank. The Environmental Impact Procedure specifies the type and scope of environmental assessments required for all investment projects that could cause environmental and social harm. Thet Thet Zin, deputy […]