"The government on April 28 announced its COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan (CERP), which seeks to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic on Myanmar. The plan has seven goals, 10 strategies, 36 action plans and 76 actions that seek to flatten the curve without flattening Myanmar’s economy. It focuses on improving the microeconomic environment through monetary stimulus; easing the impact on the private sector through improvements to the investment, trade and banking sectors; assisting workers and households; promoting innovative products and platforms; strengthening the health-care system; and increasing access to the COVID-19 response financing, including contingency funds. The Irrawaddy reporters Myo Pa Pa San and Aung Thiha have interviewed economists and business leaders on the CERP..."