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In Myanmar, despite the government's efforts to block Facebook, continued access to the platform has been integral to maintaining freedom of speech among the population. Nonetheless, Facebook is criticised for facilitating the spread of harmful content and misinformation. There is an urgent need for an improved, responsible design on Facebook, including more proactive verification of political accounts, revisions to content management and compensation for harm resulting from its past policies.
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India is predicted to become the world's third largest economy over the next ten to twenty years, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic reforms and international engagement aiding this growth. Still, the nation faces significant hurdles such as domestic agricultural and manufacturing problems, international trade, the need for deep domestic economic reforms and the preservation of social stability in the face of internal divisions, which if unaddressed, could hinder India's journey towards true global power.