Nan Sandi
Nan Sandi is a Country Economist for IGC Myanmar. Previously she worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). She holds a Masters degree in Applied Economics from Duke University.
Content by Nan Sandi
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Publication - Policy Brief
Remittances in the time of COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities for growth in developing countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented restrictions on travel, trade, and economic activity, triggering a global economic crisis. Remittances to developing countries are falling sharply as a result. Migrant workers and their families, many dependent on the remittance flows sent from abroad, are expected to suffer acutely. This brief underscores the importance...
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Publication - Project Report
Artisanal jade mining in Myanmar: Livelihood challenges and opportunities
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Publication - Policy Brief
Understanding demand and funding for piped-water supply in Mandalay City
This study seeks to understand water usage patterns in Mandalay and to assess the possibility of and the extent to which current water tariffs can be increased or reconfigured. The researchers used a combination of in-depth interviews and a survey covering 1480 households and MSMEs across six townships in Mandalay. Additionally, this study analysed unique...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Data for Cities: A 2019 Urban Baseline for Mandalay City
In developing countries, a lack of rich data can hinder evidence-based decision-making and research on urban areas for urban policymakers when making decisions on infrastructure and services. This brief presents the first urban baseline survey across all the six townships in Mandalay, and its analysis provides an outline for important city characteristics, including...
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Publication - Project Report
Where the rubber hits the road: A review of decentralisation in Myanmar and the roads sector
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Publication - Project Report
Key economic issues for Myanmar’s peace negotiations