In Race to Develop Myanmar, Government Grabs Farmland

Name: In Race to Develop Myanmar, Government Grabs Farmland
Uploaded: 2013-07-18T00:44:08Z
Duration: P560S
Description: Myanmar's government has entered into a major development agreement with a consortium of Japanese companies to build tech, food and textile factories. For many, this means more jobs, trade and revenue. But to make room, some farmers are being evicted and losing their livelihood. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.

Clip: 07/17/2013 | 9m 20s

Myanmar's government has entered into a major development agreement with a consortium of Japanese companies to build tech, food and textile factories. For many, this means more jobs, trade and revenue. But to make room, some farmers are being evicted and losing their livelihood. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.

Aired: 07/17/13

Rating: NR

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