Conference on future prospects for civil society in Burma/Myanmar

http://www.welcomeurope.com/default.asp?id=1300&idnews=4998

NGOs, advocacy groups, international organisations and think
tanks from Burma/Myanmar and from Europe are meeting
today to discuss the present situation in the country and its
future outlook
The conference programme foresees a session on civil society
responses in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis in May, and
another session on civil society in the political process, in
particular its role, its space and possibilities for support.
The conference is jointly hosted and organised by the
European Commission and the NGOs ICCO (Interchurch
Organisation for Development Co-operation) , BCN (Burma
Centrum Nederlands), TNI (Transnational Institute) and the Euro-Burma Office, sharing the goal of a
better future for the country and its people.
Press room - European Commission