Yesterday The Nation carried another of its typically anti-rural headlines. “Village Funds increase consumption : Academics” The subheading went on “people should be talk to save instead.” (I presume they meant “taught” rather than “talk”, but for some of these commentators talk is cheap.)
The Nation’s report was referring to this study of the village funds [...]
Thaksin’s village funds: “markedly pro-poor”
August 6th, 2008 by Andrew Walker · 7 Comments
Activism, art and depictions of brutality
August 6th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment
New Mandala readers who focus their energies on contemporary life in Burma will want to see this report about an exhibition and conference being held in Canberra. Showcasing art made by refugees living along the Thailand-Burma border, it seeks to highlight their plight and give greater exposure to their experiences. It looks very worthwhile.
Tags: Burma · Burma uprising · Conferences