Myanmar

The capital and main city is Yangon.
The official language is Burmese
Area: 261,228 sq mi (approx. 3x the size of the State of Michigan)
Population approx. 52 million in 2014
Climate: Myanmar lies in the monsoon region of Asia, with its coastal regions receiving over 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of rain annually

Fun Fact: Myanmar has the largest book in the world. The book is situated in Kuthodaw pagoda in Mandalay. It has 1460 pages and 730 leaves. Each page is 107cm (3.51 ft) wide, 13cm (5.1 in) thick and 153cm (5.02 ft) tall!

Main Research Themes

News

Rural Development Strategy for Mon State

Published on January 5, 2017
Recommendations toward a rural development strategy for Mon State based on analysis of current evidence.
Aquaculture Value Chain in Myanmar

Published on January 5, 2017
In Myanmar, fish is the leading purveyor of animal protein and the lead provider of micronutrients, important especially for child development. Nearly as much is spent on fish (14% of food expenditure) as on rice (19% of food expenditure).
The Acceleration of Mechanization in the Agricultural Sector

Published on January 5, 2017
Factors toward Agricultural Mechanization in Burma

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Publications and Presentations

The Edible Oil Milling Sector in Myanmar's Dry Zone

Published on July 30, 2019
Ben Belton and Myat Thida Win, 2019. The Edible Oil Milling Sector in Myanmar's Dry Zone. FSP Research Paper 138. East Lansing: Michigan State University.
Migration in Southern Shan State: Characteristics and Outcome

Published on July 23, 2019
Eaindra Theint Theint Thu, Khun Moe Htun, and Ben Belton, 2019. Migration in Southern Shan State: Characteristics and Outcomes. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Paper 136. East Lansing: Michigan State University.
Household Dietary Patterns and the Cost of a Nutritious Diet in Myanmar

Published on June 30, 2019
Kristi Mahrt, David Mather, Anna Herforth, and Derek Headey, 2019. FSP Research Paper 135. East Lansing. Michigan State University
Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Myanmar: Evidence Generation for Resilient and Inclusive Policy and Program Design

Published on June 21, 2019
D. Boughton and B. Belton, Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Myanmar: Evidence Generation for Resilient and Inclusive Policy and Program Design, LIFT Forum 2019, Nay Pyi Taw, June 12, 2019.
Pesticides frauduleux en Afrique de l’Ouest: croissance des marchés et faiblesse du suivi post-homologation

Published on June 11, 2019
Steven Haggblade, Pesticides frauduleux en Afrique de l’Ouest:croissance des marchés et faiblesse du suivi post-homologation. 11 juin 2019