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A Study of Farm and Off-Farm Activities in Rural Development : Case Study of Model Villages in Meiktila Township (Aung Nyi Nyi Win, 2021) Aung Nyi Nyi Win Rural economic development is crucial for Myanmar as larger share (around 70%) of the country’s population is residing in rural area. Throughout the past decades, diverse approaches have been implemented to promote rural development and among them, establishment of model villages was renowned. Nowadays, new forms of rural development initiatives are set to promote rural economy. However, most of the previous model villages are not included in these current rural development initiatives. This study aims to identify current farm and off -farm economic activities of selected model villages in Meiktila Township and to examine the challenges and opportunities faced in farm and off- farm economic activities in these villages. Descriptive method is used and primary data is collected from 200 respondents from 4 selected model villages within the Meiktila Township. The study found that both farm and non-farm rural businesses are operating based on their normal flows and still lack of innovation to adapt in new normal. As these villages have stable economic conditions, their role is important in contributing rural economic development. In particular, if these villages can expand their markets and innovate new production techniques, employment opportunities can be generated for those from nearby villages to improve income generations and other related spillover effects. 2021-01-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/8647