Search Results - "Conscription"

Monitoring individual migration in Myanmar: December 2021 - June 2024 by van Asselt, Joanna, Synt, Nang Lun Kham, McCord, Dedrick

“…Additionally, it is estimated that six percent of households had members migrate abroad to evade conscription laws. Urban households and those in Yangon were particularly likely to send members abroad to avoid conscription.…”
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Community and household shocks: Findings from the seventh round of the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (January–June 2024) by Myanmar Agrifood Program for Strategy and Analysis

“…A new challenge is risk of conscription, reported by 39 percent of households. Another crucial challenge is that 13 percent of respondents felt that it was dangerous for them to move around and do everyday tasks. …”
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Myanmar Agricultural Performance Survey (Monsoon 2023): Farming environment and farm commercialization by Myanmar Agriculture Policy Support Activity

“…In the post/pre-monsoon of 2024, wages saw substantial increases compared to the monsoon, especially for men, with a 15 percent rise, possibly linked to the new conscription law. 7. Nearly all crop prices increased compared to the previous monsoon. …”
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Community and household shocks and coping strategies: Findings from the eighth round of the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (July – December 2024) by van Asselt, Joanna, Aung, Zin Wai

“…Thirty-five percent of households express concerns over conscription, particularly in urban centers like Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, as well as states like Shan and Rakhine. …”
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Community and household shocks and coping strategies: Findings from the ninth round of the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey (April - October 2025) by van Asselt, Joanna, Aung, Zin Wai

“…Urban areas were disproportionately affected by petty crime, bribery, and mobility constraints, while perceived conscription risk rose markedly, exceeding 40 percent in some regions. …”
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