The Political Changes in Myanmar: The Civil Servants’ Perspective

ASIA FORUM with Mr. Kyaw Moe Tun and Ms. Aye Aye Soe

The Political Changes in Myanmar: The Civil Servants’ Perspective

Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 10:00-12:00

In accordance with the seven-step political road map and under the newly adopted 2008 Constitution, Myanmar recently held its first historical sessions in the Parliaments (the People’s Parliament, the National Parliament and the Union and State/ Region Parliament). The Parliaments elected a new constitutional Government. Looking at the new political landscape with its complexities and sensitivities, there were much speculations and criticism on how far the new Government can take the country forward. On the other hand, there were also a sense of hope and optimism that a change is coming to the country. The two guest Myanmar researchers at the ISDP will be sharing their views and their personal experiences on the topic.

Kyaw Moe Tun, Deputy Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, holds a M.B.A from the International University of Japan, Japan. He has served in various capacities at the Ministry and the Myanmar Embassy in Jakarta and the Permanent Mission of Myanmar to the United Nations in New York. Currently, He has been serving at the Southeast Asia Division, Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar and handling matters related to promotion of the bilateral relations between Myanmar and countries in the Southeast Asia region.

Aye Aye Soe, Deputy Director, International Organizations and Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds a M.I.P.P. degree from Johns Hopkins University, Washington D.C. She been twice assigned to the Permanent Mission of Myanmar to the United Nations in New York (1996-1998 and 2006-2009) and to the Myanmar Embassy in Bonn, Germany (1998-1999). She also served in the office of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs as an assistant to the Deputy Minister. Currently, she is serving in the International Organization Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and deals with matters related to the United Nations and other international organizations.

Location: ISDP, Västra Finnbodavägen 2, Stockholm-Nacka. For a map and directions, please go here.