The author thanks Mahn Nay Myo and those Burmese who shared their views with the re- search team at great personal risk (all names have been changed). Without their assistance and vast knowledge, this research project would not have been possible.
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would also like to acknowl- edge the important contributions made by my colleagues at the Karen Environmental and Social Action Network and EarthRights International as well as the constructive feedback
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received from the conference participants, the editors, and the anonymous reviewer