Myanmar: Recent Economic Developments
Summary:
This paper reviews economic developments in Myanmar during 1992–96. There has been a strong recovery in output in response to reforms, with annual economic growth averaging about 8 percent during 1992/93–1995/96. The recovery has been driven by an increase in agricultural production and foreign investment, especially in tourism and extractive industries. Official estimates suggest that the economy grew by 9.8 percent in 1995/96. During 1992/93–1995/96, annual agricultural output rose by an average of about 8 percent per year.
Series:
Country Report No. 1997/031
Subject:
Balance of payments Economic sectors Exports Foreign direct investment Foreign exchange Imports International trade Public sector
English
Publication Date:
April 26, 1997
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451826678/1934-7685
Stock No:
1MMREA0011997
Pages:
120
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