Challenges & Opportunities
Myanmar Roadmap to Federal Democracy Forum was co-hosted by Myanmar Campaign Network, International IDEA and the National Unity Government of Myanmar Representative to Australia.
The forum provided essential insights into the constitutional and political developments in Myanmar, and the challenges and opportunities for federal democracy covering:
- Interim Institutions
- The Federal Democracy Charter
- Transitional Justice
- Negotiating a new federal constitution
- Establishing a new justice system
Myanmar people have come to see that the Myanmar military's involvement in politics is a significant obstacle to the reconstruction of the country.
Dr Tun Aung Shwe, NUG Representative to Australia Tweet


Dr Tun Aung
Shwe
Opening Speech
National Unity Government Representative to Australia

Professor Mark Kenny
Moderator
Australian National University, Australian Studies Institute and Director of the National Press Club

Dr Marcus
Brand
Panelist
Head of Programme Myanmar, International IDEA

H.E Dr Lian Sakhong
Panelist
Union Minister of the Federal Union Affairs Ministry, National Unity Government

H.E U
Thein Oo
Panelist
Union Minister of Justice Ministry, National Unity Government
Actions For The International Community
Myanmar Roadmap To Federal Democracy - Key Takeaways
1. Recognition of the NUG
Recognising the National Unity Government as the legitimate interim government will enable better communication and official assistance.
2. Deny the Myanmar military legitimacy
The Myanmar military administration is unconstitutional, illegal and illegitimate.
We must stop engaging with them, and refuse to buy into their narrative of fake elections in 2023
3. Humanitarian Aid
Provide essential cross-border humanitarian aid, and avoid funneling aid through Yangon or Nay Pyi Daw, as this will fall into the military’s hands.
4. Technical Assistance
Invest in the new generation of young people who are driving the pro-democracy movement, in capacity building, knowledge, student visas and scholarships.
There is a whole nation that is on the move, that is ready, that is on the brink of a new chapter in its history. And they're crying out loud for assistance.
Dr Marcus Brand, International IDEA Tweet
Playlist

Dr Marcus Brand - What is the Federal Democracy Charter (FDC)? Myanmar Roadmap to Federal Democracy
13:13
Q&A 1 The Federal Democracy Charter & the Panglong Agreement - Myanmar Roadmap to Federal Democracy
9:49We, the people are united, we the people are working for, and willing to reestablish our country based on democratic principles and federal principles.
Dr Lian Hmung Sakhong, Federal Union Affairs Minister, National Unity Government Tweet
I strongly believe that if there is no justice, there is no peace at all. This requires transitions to a new ministry or justice for the federal Myanmar
U Thein Oo, Justice Minister, National Unity Government Tweet