Myanmar agriculture consists predominantly of small farms
Myanmar rice yields are growing slowly
Rice productivity is highest in Sagaing Region and lowest in Chin State
The marginal products of inputs tend to increase with farm size
Pulses are Myanmar's most valuable export crops
Myanmar has increased manufacturing activities
Myanmar is a net importer of manufactured goods
Smaller food and beverage firms dominate manufacturing in Myanmar
Manufacturing SOEs operate in various sectors
SOEs have recorded unstable performances
Power and extractive industries dominated FDI before reform, while manufacturing was second
Both domestic investment and FDI have shifted toward the manufacturing sector
Industrial zones host a variety of industries but food and beverages as the majority
Mingaladon has been the most successful industrial zone in Myanmar so far
Corruption, lack of technology and access to land and office space are major obstacles to manufacturers
Manufacturers rely mainly on personal sources for financing
Myanmar's services share of GDP is somewhat low for its income level
The importance of Myanmar's services exports declined through most of the 2000s
Myanmar's road network is much smaller than those of its neighbours
Area harvested, production and yields of rice-paddy 1961-2012
Area harvested, production and yields of rice-paddy 1961-2012: FAO-MOAI estimates of area harvested, production and yields - rice
Obstacles to manufacturers cited by survey participants