eligious leaders are well-respected in communities throughout Myanmar, and a local NGO sought to involve them in a behavior change communication initiative focused on children’s development and health. MMRD was involved in M&E activities throughout the project’s life-cycle. About the client We were approached by a local NGO working on a range of initiatives related […]

As a partner of the 2015 Mandalay Investment Fair, MMRD (Myanmar Marketing Research and Development Co. Ltd.) conducted the Mandalay Investment Opportunity Survey and interviewed 42 business owners and 20 government officials and associations. This article is largely based on the findings of this survey along with other desk research. Why would I want to […]

MMRD conducted an energy market assessment to understand the supply and demand for clean energy in rural communities. The study was also designed to learn more about the needs of the selected communities, their livelihoods and social cohesion dynamics. About the client MMRD conducted the assessment for an international humanitarian relief and development organization which […]

Most of the facts presented in this article are extracted from the Yangon Lodging Supply and Demand study conducted in December 2014 by MMRD Business Insights, coupled with the latest data. Since the waves of political and economic reforms that began in 2011, Myanmar has seen a surge in the number of visitors, albeit from […]

#1 Used cars account for ~95% of the market Following the changes in car import regulation, there has been a sharp increase in car ownership in Myanmar. Yet, the private passenger vehicle penetration rate in the country is still very low, at less than 10 per 1,000. One specificity of the Myanmar market is the […]