The second wave of COVID-19 brings renewed economic disruptions and poses new challenges for efforts to avert poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition. In this seminar, policymakers and partners discuss the impacts of the second wave and highlight actions for social protection and economic recovery.
This section includes assessments on food security and nutrition of households in Myanmar based on the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (MHWS). MHWS is a nationally and sub-nationally representative phone survey, conducted every 3-4 months on approximately 12,100 households. Assessments in this section will measure food security using a household hunger scale and food consumption score; and examine nutrition through the dietary quality of individuals.
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.
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.
COVID-19 and business responses: How are Yangon’s poultry farmers adapting to the pandemic? (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.
What are COVID-19’s impacts on food and nutrition security in Myanmar?
The economic impacts of COVID-19 are threatening the food security of vulnerable households. In this policy seminar, Myanmar policymakers and development partners discuss the current welfare of Myanmar households and highlight the positive impacts of maternal and child cash transfers on nutritional care.
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