Public meeting: Will foreign investment alleviate poverty in Burma?

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 18:00

Recent reforms have seen resource-rich Burma become an investment magnet. Despite serious questions about the human rights impact of foreign investment projects, Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr has declared that foreign investment will alleviate poverty in Burma. But will it? Guest speakers: Naing Htoo (Earthrights International), Seng Maw (Kachin Association Australia) and U Shwe Thein (Land Core Group). 6pm. AMWU Building, 251 Queensberry St, Carlton South. These events are free. No RSVP required.