Economic report stresses need for Myanmar govt to focus on infrastructure

01 December 2019
Economic report stresses need for Myanmar govt to focus on infrastructure
Cars pass on the Hledan flyover in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA

A new report out notes that to support growing urbanization, the Myanmar government is expected to increase investment in a range of sectors including infrastructure and electrical grid outreach.

According to “Emerging Market Growth Opportunities, Myanmar, Forecast to 2024,” the Myanmar government has been able to improve the country’s political and economic scenario since liberalization, thereby creating new growth and investment opportunities for companies.

This report analyzes the political and economic scenario in Myanmar and its impact on both domestic and foreign investments. It also examines the social and technological trends along with legal and environmental factors that shape the country’s business environment. IN addition, it offers an in-depth analysis of the factors that influence key strategic business and investment decision making in Myanmar.

Cities and towns are attracting more and more people from the rural areas in search of jobs and a better life. Therefore, a drive is on to increase development in urban areas and improve roads and communications. This has also meant an opening of the doors to foreign direct investment to strengthen the country’s private sector.
The report is available from Researchandmarkets.com.