The World Bank has approved no new lending for Myanmar since 1987, and has no plans to resume its program. The country is currently in arrears to the World Bank, and has failed to enact economic and other reforms.

Myanmar remains a member of the World Bank. The World Bank continues to track data about the country and also remains in contact with the United Nations and other development partners regarding Myanmar. The World Bank also accompanies officials from the International Monetary Fund on their annual visits to assess the country's economic situation.

REPORT - Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) options for the structure of the GMS Power Trade Market
A first overview of issues, the report outlines possible options for an overall strategy and associated institutional structure for a future power market in the GMS region. Report

REPORT - Disability, Poverty, and Schooling in Developing Countries
This paper analyzes the relationship between whether a young person has a disability, the poverty status of their household, and their school participation using 11 household surveys from nine developing countries. Report

REPORT - Tobacco Economics in Myanmar
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