Decentralization of the police and its performance in four ethnic states of Myanmar

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2021

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Along with democratic reforms started in 2011, police sector decentralization moved towards being a more gender and ethnic sensitive institution. Drawing on a survey, focus group discussions, and in-depth key informant interviews undertaken in Chin, Kayin, Kachin and Magway, the paper investigates effects of police force decentralization on service delivery performance in these four regions. Findings reveal that the police sector is only partially decentralized, and state governments have limited capability to manage police sectors even under limited decentralization. Challenges include resource and capacity constraints, political instability, and armed conflicts in the regions.

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POLICING, DECENTRALIZATION, GOVERNMENT ROLE, HUMAN SECURITY, ETHNIC MINORITIES, POLITICAL STABILITY, ARMED CONFLICTS, MYANMAR, FAR EAST ASIA

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