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exchange rate regimeMyanmar has a complex exchange rate system with many restrictions that give rise to multiple exchange rates. This system increases transactions costs, discourages foreign direct investment and trade, encourages informal activity, and has put appreciation pressure on Myanmar’s currency. Last month, the authorities took the first step toward exchange rate reform by adopting a manage

medium term, the IMF economists say the country needs to remove obstacles to growth including by modernizing the financial sector, fostering private sector growth by removing barriers to trade and investment, improving business climate and boosting agricultural productivity.The authorities in Myanmar are taking tentative steps down the reform path. Earlier this year, for the first time ever, the country’

one of the priorities in the authorities’ new national economic plan. Up till now, despite its low wage advantage, the manufacturing sector has been stifled by poor infrastructure and know-how, low investment, and extensive administrative controls limiting private sector development. Supporting the private sectorCross-cutting reforms would be needed to support private sector development. A key priority i