MALNUTRITION STATUS OF MYANMAR
In the 2018 Global Hunger Index[1], Myanmar stands at rank 68th out of 119 qualifying countries. With a score of 20.1, Myanmar suffers from a level of hunger that is serious although its score improved from 44.4 in 2000 to 20.1 in 2018. Global Hunger Index...
INTRODUCTION
Populations of the world’s tropical coastal zones have traditionally used mangrove resources for subsistence as well as commercial purposes. In Southeast Asia, mangrove region alone, 41% of plant species from mangroves are used for medicine, 25% for construction materials, 22% as...
Abstract
Rice is not only a staple food but also an important exported cereal in Myanmar. Taking spaces in international markets as well as maintaining sufficient domestic rice consumption becomes an important issue for Myanmar’s economy. The economic importance of rice industry is political...
Sustainable land management
Sustainable land use and protection of soils play a key role in food, climate, and human security. For this reason, the human management of soil resources will have wide-ranging consequences on human security for generations to come. The United Nations Convention to...
INTRODUCTION
It is well known that International trade can increase the well-being of each trading nation on the basis of comparative advantage principle. Likewise, increasing regional integration can enhance export competitiveness.
By kicking off a comprehensive reform programme in 2011,...
