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Myanmar's economy continues to be severely tested by the ongoing impacts of the military coup and the surge in COVID-19 … environment has deteriorated in many parts of Myanmar, including in states and regions which have historically been relatively …
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This economic update provides an overview for 2012 and 2013 in Myanmar, years during which the economy continued to … Myanmar. The policy watch section presents a number of planned or recently implemented policy reforms which reflect the … a recent assessment of Myanmar s Public Financial Management (PFM). …
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Economic conditions in Myanmar have deteriorated in the past six months, with the signs of recovery observed in the … first half of 2023 proving to be fragile and short-lived. Conflict has escalated across much of Myanmar since October … economic trends, this edition also provides an in-depth analysis of Myanmar's garment sector, a key driver of growth and job …
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Following the significant volatility that characterized much of 2022, economic conditions in Myanmar have shown … with recent migrants across states and regions within Myanmar tending to be worse off across various welfare indicators … inflows will further constrain Myanmar's prospects for development over the longer term …
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Azerbaijan's oil and gas boom presents a rare opportunity to accelerate improvements in the quality of life of all its citizens. Its per capita income is $5,100 in 2008, up nearly 400 percent from 2004 in current USD terms; it could potentially exceed $6,500 by 2013 and higher beyond that....
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Despite having one of the world's highest rates of population growth, Uganda has an impressive record of economic growth and poverty reduction. Over a period of approximately 20 years, from the 1990s until around 2010, the average annual rate of economic growth stood at around 7 percent. During...
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This study examines how improvements in the internal and external trade regimes, and the transport and trade facilitation systems can contribute to sustain rapid growth and attract foreign investment to win the race against the capital stock decline. Key recommendations are presented in a simple...
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Myanmar has experienced a series of total and partial internet shutdowns since the military coup in February 2021 … infrastructure and digitally enabled services in Myanmar. Internet restrictions have also had important implications on household … welfare, firm operations, and growth of the digital economy in Myanmar. New regulations, market exit by private sector …
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Transport and logistics services in Myanmar have been substantially hit by the impacts of the February 2021 coup and …
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Agriculture sector growth in Myanmar averaged 2.5 percent during 2009/10-2016/17. This compares to only half of the … nonagricultural growth in Myanmar. This low agricultural growth is one of the main reasons for slow poverty reduction, high … malnutrition, and job insecurity in many parts of Myanmar, given the sector's continued significance in gross domestic product (GDP …
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