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Video: In Race to Develop Myanmar, Government Grabs Farmland for Factories

Originally appeared in PBS

July 17, 2013

Myanmar’s government has entered into a major development agreement with a consortium of Japanese companies to build tech, food and textile factories. For many, this means more jobs, trade and revenue. But to make room, some farmers are being evicted and losing their livelihood.

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