Author	Pavin Chachavalpongpun, author
Title	Myanmar : life after Nargis / Pavin Chachavalpongpun & Moe Thuzar
Imprint	Singapore : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2009
Descript	xiii, 108 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

On 2-3 May 2008 Cyclone Nargis slammed into Myanmar, causing almost 140,000 deaths and leaving 2 million in the Ayeyawaddy delta homeless. As Myanmar's initial delay in responding to the humanitarian crisis was evident, ASEAN emerged as mediator and convenor, coordinating international and regional efforts. This led to a tripartite cooperation mechanism among the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations and ASEAN. Through June-December 2008, Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Moe Thuzar documented ASEAN's role in helping Myanmar respond to Nargis. This book provides a snapshot of how unprecedented me

Introduction; The Nargis Impacts ; In the Cyclone's Wake ; The Human Stories ; Continuing the Post-Nargis Journey

1. Cyclone Nargis
2. 2008
3. Cyclones -- Burma
4. Disasters -- Burma
5. Disaster relief -- Burma
6. Humanitarian assistance -- Burma

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