The people of Myanmar have suffered numerous setbacks in their efforts to modernize since Independence, January 4, 1948. One of the most fundamental is failure of the economy to absorb a better educated population that has steadily expanded. Without sufficient tax base, all public institutions have tended to depreciate, including schools and libraries. The problem was exacerbated when sanctions were imposed by the United States and other Western governments, which has prevented external investment and job creation. On May 2-3rd, [...]