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The World Debate: Burma - What Future?

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Burma - What Future?

BBC World Service - The World Debate, Burma - What Future?

As Burma faces political and economic reform, what challenges lie ahead?

As Burma faces major political and economic reform, the panel will be discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the country.

The World Debate comes from Nay Pyi Taw, in Burma,  during the World Economic Forum on East Asia. 

As Burma, also known as Myanmar, goes through major political and economic reforms, the panel will be discussing the future of the country, the opportunities and challenges facing the people. Nik Gowing will be moderating.

(Image: A young child, Credit: AFP/Getty Images)

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