State and USAID: As Burma undergoes a fragile transition, moving from a repressive authoritarian military regime to a more participatory form of government, it enters this pivotal point in its history with extremely weak public institutions, an underdeveloped economy, and high levels of poverty. The U.S. Government’s fundamental objective is to help the Burmese people firmly establish and consolidate a representative government that governs justly and democratically, respecting the rights of its diverse citizens. U.S. assistance programs aim to contribute to Burma’s political transition by strengthening civil society, providing education and training to emerging leaders, and helping meet public health needs. The creation of a nominally civilian government and the entry of democratic opposition parties into national politics could lead to additional opportunities for engagement in governance and economic reform that ensure all Burmese people benefit from change. (Source: Congressional Budget Justification FY 2013)
World Bank Statistics
| GDP () | N/A |
| Population (2009) | 50,019,775 |
| Per Capita Income () | N/A |
| Annual % Population Growth (2009) | 0.92% |
| % Urban Population (2009) | 33.24% |
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