ADVISORY COMMISSION ON RAKHINE STATE work harmoniously and constructively with other branches of the government to ensure the well-being of all the people of Rakhine State. We established a small secretariat in Yangon to assist the Commission. I extend my gratitude to Andreas Indregard and the staff for their invaluable support over the past twelve months. There are too many people from the international community who engaged openly and frankly with the Commission to name individually. Suffice it to say that they provided the Commission with very insightful perspectives on Rakhine State. Most importantly, I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to the people of Rakhine who have engaged so positively with the Commission. Ultimately, this is their report; they stand to gain the most from its recommendations, and it is their responsibility, together with the authorities, to work together to bring about the changes that are needed to overcome the painful legacy of the past and construct a dynamic and optimistic Rakhine of the future. Kofi A Annan Chair Advisory Commission on Rakhine State August 2017 8 Towards a Peaceful, Fair and Prosperous Future for the People of Rakhine