…[A]s civil society leaders at WEF rightly pointed out, amid the dynamism, many serious and systemic social challenges persist, including ethnic and religious discrimination, violence, and land grabs. For most of Myanmar’s estimated 60 million people, life hasn’t changed. So how to ensure that social development keeps pace with economic development? Many stakeholders are increasingly pointing toward “inclusive development,” or an approach that places human development at the center of broader efforts. In this regard, the Myanmar government has a primary responsibility, but companies must also play a leading role…Beyond GDP and FDI figures, the most important barometer of Myanmar’s development is whether there has been a demonstrable improvement in the quality of life for the country’s people. [mentions Microsoft, Unilever,