VOICED : El jade enriquece a las elites birmanas

The video discusses the jade industry in Nayib Yudow, the only legal place for jade export. Despite official figures, the industry is valued much higher, raising concerns about transparency and democracy. Most jade is exported to China and Hong Kong, with extraction resuming in Pakand. The local community faces exploitation and displacement due to mining, while the country awaits fairer distribution of profits.

What is the official revenue reported from jade exports in Nayib Yudow last year?

• 5 billion dollars

• 1.5 billion dollars

• 31 billion dollars

• 3.5 billion dollars

According to Global Witness, what is the estimated value of the jade industry?

• 3.5 billion dollars

• 15 billion dollars

• 50 billion dollars

• 31 billion dollars

Which countries are the primary destinations for Burmese jade exports?

• India and Thailand

• China and Hong Kong

• Japan and South Korea

• Vietnam and Malaysia

What is the main concern of the local population regarding the jade industry?

• Minimal local benefits and threats to homes

• Environmental pollution

• Lack of employment opportunities

• High taxation

What are the local people in Myanmar waiting for in relation to the jade industry?

• Better mining equipment

• More foreign investments

• A larger share of the industry's profits

• Stricter export regulations