Socioeconomic Analysis

Myanmar’s economy faced a series of external and domestic shocks since February 2021. While the economic situation showed some signs of stabilization in early 2023, the World Bank notes that household incomes remain weak and that high prices and shortages, coupled with import restrictions, prevent a full economic recovery. As such, a weak economic environment could drive some farmers to take up or expand cultivation or look to other illegal economic activity.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being