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Myanmar survey findings summarized (September 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 September findings.

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

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?

COVID-19 and business responses: How are Yangon’s poultry farmers adapting to the pandemic? (Late July)

Although poultry demand is returning to normal, farms around Yangon are still facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our recommendations to help Myanmar poultry farmers adapt to COVID-19.

The pandemic’s effects on food markets in Myanmar

The rise of COVID-19 infections and the policies imposed to limit the spread of the disease have created significant food market disruptions. In this policy seminar, Myanmar policymakers and development partners discuss the pandemic's impact on food vendors and the actions needed to minimize disruptions

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

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.