Myanmar to unveil new reforms measure

Myanmar's government will unveil a slew of new reforms to donor countries and international organisations this weekend, aiming to consolidate achievements since the end of military rule in 2011 but also quickly improve the lives of its citizens.
In opening remarks to donors yesterday, President Thein Sein said the government wanted "a modern, industrialised country" but also stressed the need to develop the agricultural sector and narrow development gaps between the regions.
He told the donors the government wanted their help to raise living standards and skills of its people.
"This will also help us undertake political reforms that are aimed at transforming the country into a modern, developed democracy," he said.
A wide-ranging "Framework for Economic and Social Reforms" seen by Reuters set out broad initiatives to achieve those goals by 2030 plus more immediate priorities for the next three years.