Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar

Event: ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2018

Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar

23 August 2018

Author / Speaker:

Ngu Wah Win, Centre for Economic and Social Development - Other materials by the author

Thailand has been a middle-income country for 40 years, while Myanmar has been a low-income country for 55 years. The presenter cites evidence that Thailand is in a middle-income trap and Myanmar is in a low-income trap, and suggests a safe migration policy between the two countries, focusing on skills development and pre-departure training.

Geographical Focus:

Thailand

Myanmar

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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