Myanmar is considered a lower-middle income state, and although there are areas in the country that are lagging there have been measurable improvements in terms of development since 2005.
Due to the conflict in the Rakhine area the World Bank Group (WBG) has increased its focus on social inclusion.
There is not any data available pertaining to the results of this project; however, the completion ratings are "Highly Satisfactory" in all categories.
[4] The goal of this project it to allow poor rural communities access to basic infrastructure and services.
This project is aimed at benefiting several development sectors including sub-national government, education, health, rural roads.
The IFC is in the pursuit of three objectives within the Asian country: access to infrastructure, developing agriculture and tourism, and promoting financial inclusion.
Needed documents to ensure long-term private financed have not been received, and greatly limit the capacity of the IFC.
The projects are speculated to greatly improve telecommunication infrastructure and allow further growth in the Myanmar economy.
In 2017 MIGA was considering another guarantee in Myanmar, although this time focusing on electricity infrastructure.
It is speculated that the project would offer significant employment, and off-set the extreme energy deficit that exists within the country.
[6] On October 12, 2017, the World Bank Group posted a press release expressing their concern in regards to the violence and forced displacement that have been actively used against the Rohingya.
In order to support peace the World Bank has targeted conflict stricken areas: Increasing communities' access to service and opportunities.