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From paddy to bowl: How Myanmar’s rice mills are adapting to the pandemic (July 2020)

Rice mills are vital to Myanmar’s agricultural value chains and disruptions to them will impact rural rice-producing households and urban consumers. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers discuss challenges and policy opportunities for rice mills. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

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