Myanmar Project Bank

Myanmar Agriculture Policy Support Activity (MAPSA)

Project Factsheet
Status:
Contract / Negotiation of Contract
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2024-2025

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative management

Project Description

The Myanmar Agriculture Policy Support Activity (MAPSA) is aimed at strengthening policy research cooperation; improving governance in the agricultural sector; and facilitating broad stakeholder participation in policy dialogue and advocacy. Enhancement of agriculture sector governance will be undertaken by building the capacity of the Department of Planning of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI); research institutions; national universities; and other stakeholders to prioritize and implement strategic organizational and policy reforms that improve food and nutrition security.

MoALI’s Department of Planning and the International Food Policy Research Institute will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize implementation of agriculture sector development activities with an estimated cost of US$ 15 million.

MAPSA is being implemented by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), with funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Project Expected Benefits

MAPSA’s collaborative research, capacity strengthening, knowledge sharing and training will enable formulation of policy recommendations that can boost agricultural productivity. Improved agriculture sector governance will provide a strong foundation for sector stakeholders to implement sustainable interventions that can help achieve food and nutrition security and enhance living standards. MAPSA is also expected to address issues identified in the Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS) issued by the MoALI; and the Multi-Sector National Plan of Action on Nutrition (MS-NPAN).

Locations

Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory
Yangon Region
Mandalay Region
Magway Region
Sagaing Region
Ayeyarwady Region
Shan State
Kachin State

Total Project Cost

15.00M

Financing Type

Development Assistance

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Planning , Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation

Donors

United States Agency for International Development

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

  • Pillar 1:
    Peace & Stability
  • Pillar 2:
    Prosperity & Partnership
  • Pillar 3:
    People & Planet
  • Goal 1
  • Peace, National Reconciliation, Security & Good Governance
  • Goal 2
  • Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic Management
  • Goal 3
  • Job Creation & Private Sector Led Growth                           
  • Goal 4
  • Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century Society
  • Goal 5
  • Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

Contact Detail

Kyaw Swe Lin
Director General / Department of Planning, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
kyawswelin@gmail.com