Rebuilding a country's economy after emerging from a period of dictatorship is a challenging yet crucial task. Both Burma (Myanmar) and Syria have faced the immense challenge of rebuilding their economies in the aftermath of years of oppressive rule. In the case of Burma, the country has been transitioning to a democracy since 2011 after nearly five decades of military rule. On the other hand, Syria has been embroiled in a devastating civil war since 2011, which has had catastrophic effects on its economy.