Rural-urban migration has increased dramatically since 2010 in the area around Myanmar’s largest commercial center, Yangon, where it represents a far more important migration flow than international migration.
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Myanmar has one of the least developed financial systemsin the world and poor access to credit is widely believed tobe a major constraint to investment and productivityimprovements in agriculture.
Recent evidence suggests that the mechanization of agriculture is proceeding rapidly in areas of Myanmar close to the country’s major city, Yangon, as farmers - driven by the need to remain profitable in the face of labor shortages and rising wage
The study focuses on Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady delta.
This research highlight is the first in a series of publications designed to summarize and rapidly disseminate key research findings generated by the Food Security Policy Project (FSP) in Myanmar1.
Spatial equilibrium model for AGRODEP
This technical note aims to introduce a spatial equilibrium model (SEM) to AGRODEP members. Specifically, by using simplified data, a pedagogic tool is developed to explain the design of a spatial equilibrium model.
Un modele d'equilibre spatial pour AGRODEP
L’objectif de cette note technique est de présenter un modèle d’équilibre spatial (MES) mis à la disposition des membres d’AGRODEP.
Esta ficha informativa do país apresenta os principais indicadores de I&D agrária numa apresentação altamente acessível.
The productive safety net program (PSNP) community survey collected information from focus groups in 8 communities where PSNP is active. It was administered simultaneously to a panel of prominent members of the community.
The PSNP business survey collected data from select businesses in 8 communities studies where PSNP is active.
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally, regionally, and by country.
A user’s guide to data from Round 3 of the Pakistan Rural Household Panel Survey (PRHPS) 2014
The Pakistan Rural Household Panel Survey (PRHPS) 2014is the third round of the PRHPS; Rounds 1 and 2 were conducted in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
The 2016 Global Hunger Index Africa Edition is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Concern Worldwide, and Welthungerhilfe in conjunction with NEPAD.
This scoping report was prepared to inform the roundtable discussion by providing an overview of the food security and nutrition challenges and opportunities in Ethiopia.
This scoping report was prepared to inform the Compact2025 roundtable discussion by providing an overview of the food security and nutrition challenges and opportunities in Malawi.