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Register now: COVID-19 impact assessments for Myanmar

Register now for a webinar on November 11th, 2020 at 2:00 PM MMT. The event will review the impacts of the first wave of COVID-19, provide a preliminary assessment of the impacts of the second wave, and highlight actions for social protection and recov... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

COVID-19 and last mile delivery: Challenges for food retail shops (early July 2020)

COVID-19 may have significant impacts on traditional retail shops, which affects the availability and affordability of food for consumers. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers assess how the pandemic is affecting retailers in urban areas. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

ARDSCG Myanmar survey findings (September 2020)

IFPRI-Myanmar and partners are conducting a number of surveys under the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Coordination Group (ARDSCG) monitoring the impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s food security. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Crop trading during the pandemic: Lessons learned in Myanmar (late June)

Crop traders link farms with food processors and exporters. However, the pandemic has disrupted their normal operations. What policies can improve business conditions for traders and mitigate COVID-19 effects for farmers and consumers? Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

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. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program