Agricultural equipment retailers play an essential role in meeting the demand for machines and equipment needed for Myanmar’s agricultural production. Learn more about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting this key sector.
Significant economic impacts due to COVID-19 and falling remittances in Myanmar
As COVID-19 spreads in more low- and middle-income countries, we see a range of responses and effects. In this blog post, Xinshen Diao and Michael Wang assess the direct and indirect impacts on Myanmar’s economy after a two-week lockdown.
COVID-19 and Myanmar’s agricultural inputs: What we know so far (May)
How can Myanmar protect farmers' access to seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides during COVID-19? What connection do agricultural inputs have with the food security and welfare of rural households? Learn more in our May publication about Myanmar's agricultural input retailers.
COVID-19’s effects on Myanmar’s mechanization service providers (May)
What policies can the Government of Myanmar take to improve the business environment for mechanization service providers? Learn more about our recommendations from the May survey.
How will COVID-19 change the amount of remittances that Myanmar households receive?
Remittances are an important income source for low-income rural households in Myanmar. In their research, Xinshen Diao and Kristi Mahrt assess the impact of declining remittances caused by COVID-19 on Myanmar’s household incomes and poverty. They also estimate the financial support required to mitigate the negative effects of these impacts.