Why is myanmar poor

With labor shortages being a concern in rural areas, the next steps by the Burmese government must be prudent, well-executed and permanent if they aim to answer to the grievances of their people.

The goal to transition Myanmar to a developed country can come only at the cost of their own expenditures. Humanitarian assistance, as well as development initiatives, are in conjunction to see improvements that come at a most pressing time. Photo: Flickr. The report said urban poverty is expected to triple, while the security situation was fracturing supply chains and hindering the movement of people, services, and commodities, including agricultural goods. Pressure on Myanmar's currency, the Kyat, has also increased the price of imports and energy, the report said, while the banking system remains paralysed.

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