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Project
Reducing language frictions in Myanmar
Language barriers hinder operational efficiency, for instance, meetings take longer to complete, there are frequent misunderstandings between foreign and domestic managers and communications are poor. The IGC project 'Spillovers from Special Economic Zones: Micro-evidence from the Myanmar' revealed that, on average, Myanmar managers spend 34% of conversation time on...
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Electrification and economic growth in Myanmar
After decades of economic isolation, Myanmar now sees electrification as a national priority for growth. However, Myanmar is starting from energy poverty, as per capita levels are one-fourth of India’s, one-tenth of Vietnam’s or about one-two hundredth of America’s. The government of Myanmar initiated a National Electrification Plan (NEP) to bring electricity to...
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Community engagement and decentralisation: Institutional, capacity building and fiscal dimensions
Community Driven Development (CDD) projects have seen a major expansion around the world in the last decade, with many governments adopting the CDD principles and designs as a preferred method for service delivery in challenging settings. The World Bank alone is currently involved in 190 CDD projects in 78 countries. Under the previous Thein Sein government, Myanmar...
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Scoping visit on evidence and voice for minimum wage revisions
Across the globe, workers and unions have played a key role in raising minimum wages through participation at policy dialogues or strikes. Their expectations about minimum wages and the ways they influence policy dialogue are important for sustainable industry growth. While minimum wage may ensure fair compensation for workers, it may come at the cost of firm closures and...
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Blog post
It’s good to talk: Improving industrial relations in Myanmar’s garment sector
Myanmar’s garment sector has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years and is one of the government’s priority export sectors. However, rising industrial disputes, over issues such as working conditions and pay, pose a threat to the industry’s ability to export goods to major markets. An event co-organised by the IGC in Myanmar looked at the possible ways to improve both...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Myanmar’s emerging coffee sector: Opportunities and constraints
Myanmar is home to ideal conditions for coffee cultivation, but the sector is still in its infancy. Growing demand in the region and increasing interest in high-quality coffee in developed markets presents a significant opportunity for expanding cultivation. Exports of coffee from Myanmar have increased in recent years. However, much of what is exported is sold to...
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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 - Working Paper
Understanding demand and funding for piped-water supply in Mandalay City
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Publication - Working Paper
NCDDP Myanmar evaluation support
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Blog post
Escaping the fragility trap: Lessons from Myanmar
State fragility imperils people’s lives and prevents long-run economic prosperity. In July 2019, the IGC co-hosted a large academic conference in Yangon, Myanmar on this critical issue. Several important lessons emerged for states struggling with fragility. State fragility, the situation where government institutions have weak capacity or low legitimacy, affects many of...