MYANMAR has urged Asean to intensity cooperation in rural development and poverty eradication efforts. “After studying the success in some Asean nations, such projects were initiated in Myanmar,” he said. He attributed the growth and poverty reduction to government programmes boosted by support from development partners, as well as local and foreign donors. Vice-President U Henry Van Thio, meanwhile, underscored the need for private sector help in developing the country. He said success is assured as long as the government, civil society organisations, the private sector and rural communities cooperate and share knowledge on development and ideas to fight poverty.

Source: New Strait Times November 11, 2019 06:20 UTC