This research note examines changes in food prices and their effects on the cost of common and healthy diets, as well as on the food purchasing power of casual workers’ wages—a timely, accurate and cost-effective way of monitoring food affordability for key segments of Myanmar’s poor population.1 Data on food prices and casual wage levels […]
Household-level Impacts of the March 2025 Earthquake in Myanmar
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing catastrophic damage to infrastructure and civilian life. This note presents key evidence of the impacts, recovery, and key ongoing challenges following the March 28th earthquake, using data from the ninth round of the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (MHWS). Key Findings - Read the […]
Community and Household Shocks and Coping Strategies (April – October 2025)
This paper provides an overview of the shocks faced by households and communities across Myanmar, drawing on data from the ninth round of the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (MHWS). The ninth round was conducted from 14 July 2025 to 5 November 2025, with most indicators reported for April – October 2025. Key Findings - Read […]
Rice productivity in Myanmar: Assessment of the 2025 dry season and outlook for the 2025 monsoon
We analyze paddy rice productivity and profitability for the 2024 and 2025 dry seasons, using data from the Myanmar Agriculture Performance Survey (MAPS), conducted between August 11 to October 26, 2025. The survey covered plots managed by 872 paddy producers. Key Findings - Download the Report Prices of key inputs – urea and mechanization – […]
Myanmar’s Agrifood System: Historical Development, Recent Shocks and Future Opportunities
Myanmar’s Agrifood System: Historical Development, Recent Shocks, Future Opportunities provides critical analyses and insights into the agrifood system's evolution, current state, and future potential.