Publications

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 […]

This report presents findings from an assessment of farm commercialization and farm services during the 2025 dry season (post/pre-monsoon season). The analysis is based on data from the Myanmar Agriculture Performance Survey (MAPS), a phone-based survey conducted with 4,845 crop farmers across all states/regions of the country during Q3/Q4 of 2025. The paper examines crop […]

The rapidly evolving agricultural and food security situation in Myanmar requires a high frequency, systematic, and comprehensive approach to monitoring. The Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report synthesizes food price trends using publicly available datasets, focusing on key agricultural crops and highlighting regional differences in rice prices. By analyzing these trends, the report aims to provide […]

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 – […]

Climate change and conflict are increasingly shaping livelihoods in Myanmar, with agricultural households among the most directly affected. Yet, empirical evidence on how these stressors affect farmers’ adaptation strategies and agricultural assets remains limited. We draw on unique largescale primary surveys: Over a three-year period, we conducted bi-annual surveys with nearly 5,000 farmers, collecting data […]