Party Platform ...
III. A New Society: Vision for a New Burma
democratic, people representative government
The government should
- practice in accordance with transparency, accountability and good governance.
- respect the will and the rights of all the ethnic nationalities. In the federal constitution, there should be two houses of parliament—one house should be composed of the popular elected representatives, the other should be composed of representatives of the various states, including the ethnic nationality states.
- be run efficiently and effectively in a manner that respects and encourages the rights and equality of people (civil rights, cultural rights, social rights and labor rights).
- exercise a tangible reform free from unnecessary ranks, posts, programs which could waste national budgets and taxpayers’ money.
- publicize ‘Rule of Law’ - laws and regulations which are comprehensive and available to the people; accessible and affordable legal aid to everyone with independence of the judiciary.
- encourage the political parties to operate freely with clear legal guidelines and non-discrimination. The legal guidelines shall be clear and objective.
- promote and protect fundamental human rights: freedom of association, freedom of speech and of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of belief, and public participation in all aspects of the governance of the country.
- increase bargaining power for marginal groups and create mechanisms to encourage the poor and underprivileged to have a voice.
- uphold the labor rights and safeguard against exploitation, mistreatment, and various forms of forced-labor.
- practice civilian control whilst maintaining a professional army with compulsory or voluntary military service of two years.
The government should oppose all forms of dictatorship and promote peace.
Decentralization & Federalism
equality for people of all races
- The government should uphold and protect federalism, and separation and balance of powers between the federal government, the state governments, and the local governing structures abiding by the national constitution.
- Each state should have its own constitution with substantial legislative, administrative and judicial power.
- Local (District and Township) empowerment: local government should have significant authority and autonomy.
Public/Private Partnership
benefits for the nation and society
The government should
- encourage the development of independent/private institutions that can perform various tasks such as job training, research and development, capacity building, social welfare functions, and education.
- respect private property rights given to that of public benefit and interest.
- support public participation in the development of every area of society and the nation.
- strengthen civil society and allow freedom of their movements.
- encourage public/private partnership and the involvement of NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organizations), PVO’s (Private Voluntary Organization) and other private sector actors.