Roadmap to democracy

Myanmar's roadmap to democracy (; officially the Roadmap to Discipline-flourishing Democracy), announced by General Khin Nyunt on 30 August 2003 in state media, provided a seven-step process in restoring democracy in the country. Endorsed by the State Peace and Development Council, it essentially describes the reassembly of the National Convention () in Nyaunghnapin, Hmawbi Township, Yangon Division to write a constitution, hold a national referendum to approve the constitution, hold general election to elect members to the Hluttaw (legislative body), and finally hold parliamentary sessions.
Phases.
This road map has been variously translated into English as:
The translation found in the "New Light of Myanmar" is as follows:
Reaction.
Exile media and pro-democracy groups were critical of the road map, for its lack of set deadlines or time frames. The "Myanmar Times" claimed that the roadmap represented progress and hope for the eventual democratisation of the country. UN envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari pressed for a more "credible and inclusive" roadmap in 2008.