Natural Resource Governance and Revenue Sharing
Ensuring Equity and Accountability in Fiscal Federalism
Myanmar’s abundant natural resources have historically fueled conflict, centralized military power, and deep grievances among ethnic communities. IPSJ works to transform this legacy by promoting transparent, equitable, and accountable natural resource governance within a federal framework. We provide legal and technical advisory support to federal, state, and interim governance actors on resource management policies, fiscal federalism, and revenue-sharing arrangements, drawing on international best practices while remaining grounded in local realities. Through applied research, policy development, capacity building, and community engagement, IPSJ supports governance systems that respect community rights, ensure fair revenue distribution, and establish effective oversight mechanisms to prevent corruption and exploitation. This work addresses immediate governance needs in liberated areas while laying the long-term economic foundations for a peaceful and democratic federal union. Transparent resource governance, when established early, helps prevent future conflict and build political legitimacy and shared prosperity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IPSJ and what does it do?
IPSJ (Institute for Peace and Social Justice) is a Myanmar-based non-profit organization that advocates for civic education, inclusive dialogue, conflict transformation, and resource governance within a federal democratic system.
Who does IPSJ work with?
IPSJ works with communities, civil society organizations, policymakers, youth groups, and stakeholders committed to peace, justice, and democratic governance in Myanmar.
How does IPSJ support conflict transformation?
IPSJ facilitates inclusive dialogue and trust-building processes that help prevent violence, address root causes of conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence.
What is IPSJ’s approach to advocacy?
IPSJ uses evidence-based research, civic education, inclusive dialogue, and policy engagement to promote peaceful solutions, social justice, and accountable governance.
Why is resource governance important to IPSJ’s work?
Effective resource governance ensures transparency, fair revenue sharing, and community participation, which are essential for peace, social justice, and sustainable development in a federal democracy.
