UMD 07 Gambling as Development: A Case Study of Myanmar’s Kokang Self-administered Zone [Myint Myint Kyu]

This study examines the casino industry that has come to dominate, Kokang, a border region of northern Myanmar, whose local population is a Chinese speaking minority officially recognized by the central government. The area which is now officially known as the Kokang Self-Administered Zone, is a corner of northern Shan State that was once known for its thriving opium production. Interviews with casino employees and local residents of Kokang were conducted for this study, which focuses on the development of the casino industry in the region since its emergence after 1989 and the industry's economic and social impact on the region

Understanding Myanmar's Development, Research Report (Book 7)