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
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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
Publications and Presentations
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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
People
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Ben Belton
Associate Professor
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Duncan Boughton
Professor
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Steve Longabaugh
Specialist International Development
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Mywish Maredia
Professor
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David Mather
Assistant Professor
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Ellen Payongayong
Specialist - International Development Research Associate
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