About the Report
Gathering information in an environment like Myanmar is difficult due to government censorship and surveillance, necessitating innovative and secure data collection methods. Premise worked with three development research organizations to assess the political, social, and economic landscape of Myanmar as well as the attitudes and behaviors of participants. We collected a total of 1,049 survey responses that reveal interesting insights into the country’s dynamic and challenging environment.
Key insights:
- A plurality (28%) rely on remittances as their primary source of income
- 57% report people in their community are dealing with malnutrition
- 41% feel overwhelmed and exhausted dealing with challenges stemming from the pro-democracy movement