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1 MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA MCF and Associations 1

Primary Objective To contribute towards the emergence of a modern developed State through ICT LAW Computer Science

2 Myanmar Computer Federation MCF was established in 1998 by the promulgation of Computer Science Development Law of 1996, by the Union Government of Myanmar. Primary Objective To contribute towards the emergence of a modern developed State through ICT LAW Computer Science Development Law of 1996 COUNCIL Myanmar Computer Science Development Council (Est. 1996) Chaired by Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology MCF Myanmar Computer Federation (Est. 1998) 2

MCF > MCPA MCIA MCEA MCF is the official federation umbrella organization of all official computer-related associations, working groups, technical committees in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

3 MCF > MCPA MCIA MCEA MCF is the official federation umbrella organization of all official computer-related associations, working groups, technical committees in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MCF is comprised of over ten thousand IT student & professional members, six hundred corporate members and over a hundred thousand young basic education student members. MCPA Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (Est. 1998) 10,000 + IT Students & Professionals MCIA Myanmar Computer Industry Association (Est. 1998) Corporations MCEA Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (Est. 1998) 100,000 + Basic Education Student members 3

4 Law Council Government MCF Non-Government Organizations MCPA MCIA MCEA States & Regions 4

5 Relations to State and NGO s DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MCF works closely with the Myanmar Computer Science Development Council, which is chaired by the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology. MCF, MCPA and MCIA Executive Committee members routinely serve on advisory committees, technical committees and working groups for various national bodies and government departments. 5

6 ICT Policies Recommendations MCF has been participating in preparing ICT Master Plans for Myanmar, a total of 3 Master Plans since

7 Main Activities & Focus Areas ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION SECTOR Assistance has been provided to Teacher Training Colleges (computers, LCD projectors, technical trainings, seminars, basic computer & courseware development courses). AWARDS FOR EDUCATION SECTOR MCF has awarded educational institutions or students for their excellence in utilization of ICT. 7

8 Main Activities & Focus Areas TECHNICAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Technical seminars & workshops, BarCamps and corporate trainings for executives have been organized by MCF and its associations. SENDING DELEGATIONS OVERSEAS Corporate business delegations and professional delegations have been sent overseas, to participate in business matching, international cooperation, field studies, meetings and competitions. 8

9 Main Activities & Focus Areas TRAININGS Hundreds of training courses have been conducted, with foreign and local teachers, organized by MCF and/or international organizations. ICT LAB Hands-on technical trainings are provided at the ICT Lab. 9

10 Main Activities & Focus Areas ICT AWARDS Annually, awards have been given out in recognition of ICT innovations and applications. The recipients include local ICT companies, IT professionals and students. IT BUSINESS PLAN CONTESTS IT Business Plan contests have been held and it has provided valuable training for business knowledge, planning and critical thinking skills. 10

11 Main Activities & Focus Areas OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS MCF and Associations have sent professionals and executives for overseas training by scholarship assistance received from foreign governments and organizations. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACADEMIC AWARDS Locally, the Associations have awarded local scholarships for computer students. Students who have excelled in their studies have also been recognized and awarded for their academic excellence. 11

12 Main Activities & Focus Areas ICT EXHIBITIONS MCF and computer associations throughout Myanmar, organize up to ICT exhibitions and trade fairs. ICT CARAVANS ICT Caravans have been sent throughout Myanmar (Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Mon, Kayin and Shan). 12

13 Main Activities & Focus Areas RESOURCE & RESEARCH CENTERS MCF and Associations provide libraries, resource centers and internet access centers for their members. MYANMAR-KOREA IT CENTER MCF and KAU provide Professional Trainings, Internship Program with the support of KOICA in the Center for one year project, started in Jan of this year. 13

14 Special ICT Economic Zones SOFTWARE & ICT PARKS 1. Yangon The first software/ict park in Myanmar, known as Myanmar ICT Park was established in 2001, in Yangon. 2. Mandalay The second software/ict park was established in Mandalay, unfortunately, it was lost to fire, and is now being re-established and will be operational soon. 3. Yatanarpon Yatanarpon Cyber city (north of Mandalay) is a much larger zone, focused on soft-based industries, hardware manufacturing. It is managed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. 14

15 International Collaboration ASOCIO CICC (Japan) AOTS (Japan) JITEC (Japan) MEMI (Japan) PIKOM (Malaysia) ITEC (India) CII (India) - Member International Conference & Forum Scholarships Conduct Onsite Trainings Scholarships e-learning Center Cross Certification conduct ICT trainings Joint Task Force Scholarships Joint Task Force

for cultural exchange and short visit Japan International

16 Building Good Relations JENESYS PROGRAMME Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths 26 participants visited Japan for cultural exchange and short visit Japan International Corporation Center (JICE) Japan Government Japanese Embassy July

17 Overseas Scholarships CICC (Japan) 104 AOTS (Japan) 111 ITEC (India) 40 SCP (Singapore) 16 OSS Training 15 JDS 9 JENESYS (Japan) 26 Invitational IT Expert Training (Korea) 6 Total

Courses in e-learning Center Course No Participants Internet 65 3250 e-government 3 160 MYFE 18 562 MYSW 6 220 MYNW 1 50 MYAE 1 43 MMPM 2 30 On Site

18 Courses in e-learning Center Course No Participants Internet e-government MYFE MYSW MYNW 1 50 MYAE 1 43 MMPM 2 30 On Site Training Web Master & NW Security 3 85 ICT Professional JAVA 2 25 LINUX Internet Management PHP, Design & UI Stream

19 IT Business Plan Contests Since 2011, with a Japanese NGO 19

20 ASOCIO MTV 2012 in Yangon 20

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22 MCF will host the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary Meeting May 10 to 12, 2013 in Yangon 22

23 MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA Status and trends of Myanmar s ICT Sector 23

24 Number of ICT Companies by Region Region / State Companies Yangon Region 459 Mandalay Region 82 Sagaing Region 37 Shan State 26 Ayeyarwady Region 16 Mon State 46 Bago Region 31 Magway Region Figures are ICT companies, that are members of MCIA, as of Dec

25 ICT Companies in Yangon Region by Type of Business Education & Training Services 64 Software 79 ICT Services 31 Multimedia Services 29 Web & Internet Service 14 Gaming Services 0 Hardware 270 Mobile Sales & Services 8 Total 495 Source: MCIA, Dec

HRD Current Status in Myanmar Ministry of Science & Technology Number of Computer Universities / Colleges 25 Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear (Under/Post-grad:

PerYear (Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters) Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear (JITEE / MCPA Certification) 1,500 Private Total Number of ICT

26 HRD Current Status in Myanmar Ministry of Science & Technology Number of Computer Universities / Colleges 25 Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear (Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate) 6,000 + Ministry of Education Number of Universities / Colleges - Myanmar Computer Federation Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear (Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters) Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear (JITEE / MCPA Certification) 1,500 Private Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear COEs for University of Computer Studies Start from this academic year Problems 1. Low infrastructure 2. Weak industry base 3. Weak competitiveness 26

27 PC Penetration in Myanmar Remark Population Million Household Desktops 258, , , , ,000 Notebooks 172, , , , ,000 Total number of PCs 430, , , , ,000 Source: MCIA, May

28 Summary of Myanmar s Telecommunications Infrastructure Indicator Teledensity 10 % Total Telephone Lines National Backbone Cross-border Fibre International Links Last Mile Links Statistic / Description 6 mil (Fixed lines incl. WLL: 600,000+) (Mobile lines: 5.4 mil) Fibre between major cities India Myanmar China Myanmar Thailand Myanmar Vietnam Myanmar Cable / Satellite Dedicated Link MPT Satellite Terminals Wireless Broad Band access FTTH Source: MPT, Jan

29 Summary of Myanmar s Telecommunications Infrastructure Indicator Statistic / Description Internet Backbone Bandwidth 14 Gbps (Jan 2013) Internet Subscribers 622,000 + FTTH users Internet Users 0.62 mil users (Est. Jan 2013) Public Access Centers 2,500 + ISPs Yatanarpon s Sub-ISPs 2 (MPT, Yatanarpon Teleport) SkyNet, RedLink, FTTH providers Source: MPT, Jan

30 Summary of Myanmar s Telecommunications Infrastructure Indicator International Gateways International Channels 10,158 Internet Gateway 1 PSTN Exchanges 913 Mobile Exchanges 14 Transit Exchanges 11 Rural Phone Exchanges 234 Microwave Stations 341 IP Microwave Stations 154 Satellite Terminals / Stations Statistic / Description 2 (NGN-IP-IGW / DMS-300 with IP Trunk 500 E1) 2,245 (MPT Sat Terminals) 1 (Intelsat Es) + 11 (VSAT Stations) Source: MPT, Jan

31 MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA MCF and Computer Associations Presentation 31

Myanmar World Water Day 2018 Celebration and Thematic Workshop MICC II, Thursday, 22 nd February 2018, from 8:30 to 16:00 hrs

Myanmar World Water Day 2018 Celebration and Thematic Workshop MICC II, Thursday, 22 nd February 2018, from 8:30 to 16:00 hrs AIRBM Project as a Springboard for Myanmar Water Sector Reform and Water for