A high degree of uncertainty results from the current political developments in the country and the resulting risks to economic development, particularly regarding the stability of the financial sector and the currency. The Partner Institution's technical support under the project can significantly facilitate operations in a difficult external environment.
Should the scenario of a dislocation of Myanmar's banking sector materialize, MFIs will have a significant role to play in providing financial services to the population and stabilizing the local economy. At the same time, MFIs themselves are interconnected with the banking sector. Further developments in the country remain to be seen.