The Feed the Future Myanmar Agriculture Policy Support Activity (MAPSA) is hosting a series of eight capacity strengthening modules designed to train Myanmar economists and policy analysts on current knowledge, evidence, and methods for the analysis of the Myanmar agri-food system. Participants will learn new analytical and relevant economic methods using updated datasets for Myanmar and will benefit from expert insights on the functioning of the rural and agricultural economy. After this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of supply, demand, and markets of agricultural produce, gender issues, the non-farm economy, and investments required to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth in Myanmar. The eight capacity strengthening modules will be conducted virtually. Certificates of Completion from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) will be given out for each completed module to highlight their enhanced knowledge in agri-food topics.
Module 1
The first module, “Agriculture, and food system transformation: International experience and Myanmar”, focused on lessons learned from transformation in other countries and look at an overview of current issues in Myanmar. Presenters highlighted international experiences in agricultural and food system transformation as well as relief and resilience in recovery from recent shocks in Myanmar.
Presenters
Bart Minten, Myanmar Program Leader, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Duncan Boughton, Professor, Michigan State University