Bamboo Handicraft Surge: Raw Material Scarcity and Labour Shortages Hamper Production in Myanmar
Domestic demand for bamboo handicrafts is surging in Myanmar, yet production is stalled by raw material shortages and a shrinking workforce. Expert U Kyaw Win warns that establishing private bamboo plantations is essential to bridge the supply-demand gap.
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