MYANMAR

FACTBOX - MYANMAR'S ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT

Reuters, November 18, 2010

Military-ruled Myanmar, one of the world's most isolated states, appears to be taking steps to attract more investment after a new government was formed following the first election in 20 years on Nov. 7.

The resource-rich country has been hurt by decades of economic mismanagement and deep-rooted corruption. Western sanctions in place because of the regime's poor human rights record have squeezed investment and Myanmar has no access to loans from major financial institutions.

Analysts say it is possible sanctions could be reviewed when a new government is formed and if Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was released from house arrest on Nov. 13, leads a campaign to have them scrapped.

Following are details about Myanmar's economy, trade and investment.

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