| 英文摘要 |
The political and economic opening of Myanmar in 2011, along with the narrative of catch-up development and a march towards a“Modern and Developed Country,”raised investors high expectations of rapid economic improvements among international and national investors. In the following decade, the real GDP grew annually between 6% and 8%, and investments, modern communication, connectivity, migration, and other indicators of modernity such as electricity utility, education and healthcare provision increased significantly. Previously peripheral zones gradually became integrated into the national economy and society. One noteworthy trend was the increase in land value, expanding from urban centers to rural hinterlands, primarily fueled by the expectation of future continuously rising land prices and speculation.
This study examines the impact of the dream of modernity and the rapidly increasing land value on the Six-Mile Village area, located at the urban-rural interface of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, during the period of 2011 to 2021. By employing Wallerstein’s concept of center and periphery at both national and subnational levels, the study aims to determine whether the anticipated development in this particular locality is a guiding principle or an illusion. Through local narratives, observations, and life stories, the research investigates how national-level developments and narratives have influenced the local population, their ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, the challenges and opportunities they face, and the transformation of their livelihoods from agriculture-focused to the desired non-agricultural modern livelihoods.
The unexpected and violent military coup in February 2021 brought the process of political and economic opening up and development to an abrupt halt and changed the trajectory of national and local development in unpredictable manner. |
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