This new report from ACAPS examines the humanitarian data and analysis landscape in Myanmar to highlight the challenges facing the response that impede evidence-informed programming. It maps key data and analysis parties in the country; examines what is known about their production, sharing, and use of data; highlights gaps and challenges throughout the process; and recommends ways to safely strengthen the landscape. It covers from October 2023 (the publication date of ACAPS’ previous report) to September 2025.

Here are some of the key findings.

• A large proportion of the humanitarian data collected in Myanmar is not publicly available owing to the low visibility operational models many humanitarian responders adopt to minimise risks to staff and affected communities.
• Severe security, logistical, and bureaucratic constraints that impede nationwide data collection also hamper humanitarian responders’ ability to understand differences in humanitarian needs and conditions across the country.
• Despite data collection challenges, it appears that significantly more data exists than is currently used, especially in areas with fewer access barriers. Yet, diverse collection and analysis methods make it difficult to harmonise available data.
• Local / National NGOs collect most of Myanmar’s humanitarian data but are not resourced nor enabled to analyse, use, or share this data effectively.

An excerpt from the report