Contested Civil Society in Myanmar

Local Change and Global Recognition

Maaike Matelski (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

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Bristol University Press
20 May 2025

Asian history; Aid & relief programmes; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; Pressure groups & lobbying

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This book centres on various contestations in Myanmar society and illustrates the ways in which these are reflected in civil society.

The book offers a concise overview of recent political developments in the country, from the short-lived attempts at democratization to the 2021 military coup, and analyses the involvement of various civil society actors, as well as their international supporters. It incorporates multiple identities and fault lines in Myanmar society and explains how these influence diverse perceptions, framing and agenda setting as political developments unfold.

The book provides an up-to-date overview of the main identities and contestations within Myanmar's civil society and, by extension, within Myanmar society as a whole. It also gives recommendations to donors, policy makers and researchers wishing to better understand and support local civil society actors operating in repressive environments.

By: Maaike Matelski (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781529236521
ISBN 10: 1529236525
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 20 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Maaike Matelski is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Reviews for Contested Civil Society in Myanmar: Local Change and Global Recognition

"""Maaike Matelski's nuanced and sensitive account of civil society during a key political period in Myanmar helps us better understand the dynamics of public engagement during that complicated decade of 'transition'. It also provides a compelling picture of how these networks and actors have responded to the military coup, and insight into the important role they will play in a future Myanmar."" Matthew J Walton, University of Toronto"