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Rural livelihoods in Mon State: Evidence from a representative household survey

Authors :
Aung Hein; Kyan Htoo; L. Seng Kham; Myat Thida Win; Aye Mya Thinzar; Zaw Min Naing; Mi Win Thida; Ni Lei; Lu Min; Naw Eh Mwee; Zaw Oo; Mateusz Filipski; Ulrike Nischan; Joanna Van Asselt; Brian Holtemeyer; Emily Schmidt; Mekamu Kedir; Adam Kennedy; Xiaobo Zhang; Paul A. Dorosh; Ellen Payongayong; Ben Belton; Duncan Boughton
Myanmar Centre for Economic and Social Development; International Food Policy Research Institute; Michigan State University
Aung Hein; Kyan Htoo; L. Seng Kham; Myat Thida Win; Aye Mya Thinzar; Zaw Min Naing; Mi Win Thida; Ni Lei; Lu Min; Naw Eh Mwee; Zaw Oo; Mateusz Filipski; Ulrike Nischan; Joanna Van Asselt; Brian Holtemeyer; Emily Schmidt; Mekamu Kedir; Adam Kennedy; Xiaobo Zhang; Paul A. Dorosh; Ellen Payongayong; Ben Belton; Duncan Boughton
Myanmar Centre for Economic and Social Development; International Food Policy Research Institute; Michigan State University
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Non-PR<br />IFPRI2; A Ensuring Sustainable food production; D Transforming Agriculture; DCA; Capacity Strengthening<br />DSGD<br />The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis to government, civil society, and donors interested in improving the well-being of the rural population of Mon State. Specifically, the report analyzes the different sources of income for rural households, as well as their socioeconomic characteristics, with a view to identifying potential pathways to improving incomes, especially for poor households, and stimulating inclusive rural growth. The overall picture that emerges is one of an economy heavily dependent on services for local employment and on international migration for income. Like a two-legged stool, such an economy is potentially unstable in the face of external shocks. Diversification of the Mon State economy, including diversification and increased productivity within the agricultural sector, will lessen the relative dependence on external migration remittances and result in more resilient growth in the future

Subjects

Subjects :
resilience; shocks

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn959246320
Document Type :
Electronic Resource