In its reply for the sixth survey, Myanmar stated categorically that it was a de facto abolitionist country.

Auditors' independence is a prerequisite for the reliability and credibility of the audit of financial statements.

The Unit has also started promoting the voluntary detection of HIV within the military contingents.

The quality of financial disclosure depends significantly on the robustness of the financial reporting standards on the basis of which the financial information is prepared and reported.

Independent external audits should provide an objective assurance that the financial statements present a true and fair view (or are presented fairly in all material respects) of the financial condition and performance of the audited entity.

Two possible approaches include putting all corporate governance disclosures in a separate section of the annual report, or putting them in a stand alone corporate governance report.