Statement
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“The World Bank’s $225 million project in Shan State, Southeast Myanmar, must be put on hold until there is a federal political solution to the conflict”
January 27th, 2021 •
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33 Civil Society Organizations
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1 minute read
27 January 2021
We, the representatives of ethnic youth groups in Shan State, are concerned about the $225 million agreement and action plans to be implemented by the World Bank under its “Peaceful and Prosperous Communities Project” PPCP. We recognize that Shan State is a multi-ethnic state that is very important for peace building in Myanmar.
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