Impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s agri-food system: Evidence base and policy implications

Researchers of the International Food Policy Research Institute and Michigan State University, Nilar Aung, Ame Cho, Than Zaw Oo, Nang Lun Kham Synt, Hnin Ei Win, Khin Zin Win, Phoo Pye Zone, A Myint Zu, Wuit Yi Lwin, Myat Thida Win, Zin Wai Aung, Nweni Khin Soe, Michael Wang, Isabel Lambrecht, Joseph Goeb, Derek D. Headey, Xinshen Diao, Hiroyuki Takeshima, Ian Masias, Peixun Fang, Kristi Mahrt, Sophie Goudet, Catherine Ragasa, Bart Minten, Mywish K. Maredia, Ben Belton, Xiaobo Zhang and Duncan Boughton

No 4, Myanmar SSP working papers from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Between April and October 2020, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Michigan State University (MSU), with support from the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) and the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT), have undertaken analyses of secondary data combined with regular telephone surveys of actors at all stages of Myanmar’s agri-food system in order to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the system. These analyses show that the volume of agribusiness has slowed considerably in Myanmar since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. There is lower demand from farmers for agricultural inputs and mechanization services and lower volumes of produce traded, especially exports to neighboring countries whose borders are closed. All actors in the agri-food system are facing liquidity constraints and experiencing increased difficulties in both borrowing and recovering loans.

Keywords: agricultural production; policies; ex ante impact assessment; covid-19; social protection; household income; marketing; agrifood systems; food security; processing; food systems; retail markets; Myanmar; Asia; South-eastern Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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