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Livelihoods, poverty, and food insecurity in Myanmar: Survey evidence from June 2020 to December 2021

Physical insecurity has emerged as a key impact of political instability, with 55% of respondents in December 2021 stating they feel unsafe compared to 37% in May 2021.

Monitoring the Agri-food System in Myanmar: The rising costs of healthy diets – December 2021 survey round

The high and increasing cost of a healthy diet over the last year is worrisome, especially given the declining incomes seen in Myanmar. The rise in cost does not bode well for nutritional outcomes in the country this year.

Monitoring the Agri-food System in Myanmar: Rice Millers – November 2021 survey round

Nearly half of mills report disruptions in making payments for paddy or receiving payments for rice, and 52 percent of mills consider banking disruptions as the most severe.

Monitoring the Agri-food System in Myanmar: Food vendors – December 2021 survey round

Food price inflation is widespread throughout Myanmar, increasing by 19% nationally compared to last year. While the price of rice increased less than most other food products, fuel prices have almost doubled, and transportation costs have increased by approximately 60%.

Livelihoods, poverty, and food insecurity in Myanmar: Survey evidence from June 2020 to September 2021

Physical insecurity has emerged as a key impact of political instability, with 53% of respondents in September 2021 stating they feel unsafe compared to 37% in May 2021.