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Myanmar: Rapid Food Security Monitoring Round 2: Key Findings | January - March 2026 (June 2026)
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
. The second round of WFP Myanmar’s Rapid Food Security Monitoring conducted data collection covering 8,200 households across 13 states and regions between mid-February and March 2026. Using the CARI composite classification (ECMEN excluding assistance), 21% of households are food insecure (2.6% sev
Key takeaway Without assistance, only 47% of households can meet the Minimum Expenditure Basket and 29% fall below the Survival MEB; assistance reaches 63% of households and lifts an additional 11% of households above the MEB.
Why this matters
The findings of WFP Myanmar's Rapid Food Security Monitoring highlight the critical role of humanitarian aid in mitigating food insecurity, particularly among internally displaced people who are disproportionately affected. The significant difference in food insecurity rates between displaced and non-displaced households underscores the need for targeted assistance to vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the strong correlation between poverty and food insecurity emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying economic factors to achieve long-term food security. The fact that assistance can lift a substantial proportion of households above the Minimum Expenditure Basket threshold demonstrates the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions in providing a safety net for those in need. As the situation in Myanmar continues to evolve, it will be crucial to monitor the impact of aid efforts and adjust strategies to address the complex interplay between poverty, displacement, and food insecurity.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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