Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State

The purpose of this report is to provide national- and state-level policymakers, private-sector investors, civil society, and donors with an analysis of the rural economy of Mon State and pathways to improved prosperity for its population. The analysis is based on a representative survey of rural ho...

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Autores principales: Center for Economic and Social Development, International Food Policy Research Institute, Michigan State University
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Michigan State University 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148220
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International Food Policy Research Institute
Michigan State University
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Michigan State University
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description The purpose of this report is to provide national- and state-level policymakers, private-sector investors, civil society, and donors with an analysis of the rural economy of Mon State and pathways to improved prosperity for its population. The analysis is based on a representative survey of rural households, which make up 73 percent of Mon State’s 2 million residents, and extensive interviews with farmers, traders, processors, local leaders, and government officials. Whereas some parts of the Mon State economy are quite dynamic, such as construction, others are stagnant and far from reaching their full potential. Furthermore, the dynamic sectors are heavily dependent on remittances from migrants to neighboring countries. The current pattern of donor investment is heavily focused on necessary infrastructure and energy investments, but with only very limited support to productive sectors, especially agriculture and fisheries. Major investments in education, both formal and vocational training, are also necessary to support the growth of a modern economy. The analysis in this report identifies options for more balanced growth, leading to a vibrant economy in which returning migrants can invest and find employment.
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spelling CGSpace1482202025-11-06T06:36:51Z Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State Center for Economic and Social Development International Food Policy Research Institute Michigan State University rubber crops rubber industry households vegetables capacity development smallholders fruits agricultural development fisheries poverty rural areas The purpose of this report is to provide national- and state-level policymakers, private-sector investors, civil society, and donors with an analysis of the rural economy of Mon State and pathways to improved prosperity for its population. The analysis is based on a representative survey of rural households, which make up 73 percent of Mon State’s 2 million residents, and extensive interviews with farmers, traders, processors, local leaders, and government officials. Whereas some parts of the Mon State economy are quite dynamic, such as construction, others are stagnant and far from reaching their full potential. Furthermore, the dynamic sectors are heavily dependent on remittances from migrants to neighboring countries. The current pattern of donor investment is heavily focused on necessary infrastructure and energy investments, but with only very limited support to productive sectors, especially agriculture and fisheries. Major investments in education, both formal and vocational training, are also necessary to support the growth of a modern economy. The analysis in this report identifies options for more balanced growth, leading to a vibrant economy in which returning migrants can invest and find employment. 2016-09-20 2024-06-21T09:24:05Z 2024-06-21T09:24:05Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148220 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148221 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148224 Open Access application/pdf Michigan State University International Food Policy Research Institute University of Pretoria Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD); International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); and Michigan State University. 2016. Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Towards a rural development strategy for Mon State. Food Security Policy Project Research Report 6. Lansing, MI: Michigan State University; International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); University of Pretoria. http://fsg.afre.msu.edu/fsp/burma/MonState_RurDevStrategy_FinalDraft_EDITED_v02_mf2_PEF.pdf.
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fisheries
poverty
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Center for Economic and Social Development
International Food Policy Research Institute
Michigan State University
Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
title Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
title_full Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
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title_full_unstemmed Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
title_short Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
title_sort revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods toward a rural development strategy for mon state
topic rubber crops
rubber industry
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vegetables
capacity development
smallholders
fruits
agricultural development
fisheries
poverty
rural areas
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