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How COVID-19 affects agricultural production in the Dry Zone (October)

COVID-19 has drastically affected agricultural production and livelihoods in Myanmar. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers measure the impacts by surveying farming communities in the Dry Zone. With this information, they offer policy recommendations to help Myanmar farmers.

COVID-19’s impacts on Myanmar’s agri-food system

Since April 2020, the International Food Policy Research Institute, with Michigan State University, has undertaken analyses of secondary data combined with regular phone surveys of actors in Myanmar’s agri-food system to better understand the impacts of COVID-19.

Myanmar survey findings summarized (November 2020)

IFPRI-Myanmar and partners are conducting a number of surveys monitoring the impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s food security. The following is a summary compiled by the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Coordination Group (ARDSCG) of the November findings.

Community perceptions of COVID-19’s impacts in Myanmar (October)

Managing COVID-19 requires a balance between preventing disease spread and minimizing economic disruption. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers utilize findings from a national COVID-19 survey to assess impacts and provide policy recommendations and long-term strategies.

Crop trading during the pandemic: Lessons learned in Myanmar (August)

Crop traders link farms with food processors and exporters. However, the pandemic has disrupted their normal operations. What policies can improve business conditions for traders and mitigate COVID-19 effects for farmers and consumers?