ODA commitments to Myanmar are picking up
ODA allocations increased but ODA composition was relatively stable over time
FDI stocks and inflows have been increasing steadily
FDI in the past was concentrated in natural resource and power provision projects
Total revenues and taxes in Myanmar are comparatively low in relation to GDP
General government expenditure relative to GDP is also low
Myanmar relies comparatively heavily on direct taxes
The commercial and income taxes account for most tax revenue (composition of tax revenues)
Public spending on health and education is low
Financial sector development in Myanmar is limited compared to other Asian developing economies
Firms cite collateral and guarantees as the most important obstacle to access to finance
Land and buildings are the most prevalent collateral for loans
Bank loans and deposits have been rising rapidly in recent years
Cash and government securities make up more than half of PSGB assets
Foreign bank participation in emerging markets varies widely