ICT Initiatives and Disaster Management in Myanmar
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1 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Communications and Information Technology ICT Initiatives and Disaster Management in Myanmar Nwe Ni Soe Yin Deputy Chief Engineer MCIT, Myanmar May Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2 Contents 1. A Glance into Myanmar 2. Current Status of ICT Infrastructure 3. National ICT Policies 4. Disaster Management Activities 2
3 A Glance into Myanmar Geography largest on the mainland in South-East Asia total land area: 676,577 square kilometer Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital International borders:5,858 Kilometer (Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand and Laos) total coastal line length:2,832 kilometer. 3
4 A Glance into Myanmar Topography 50% of mountains and forests ( mostly in northern and eastern) plains region ( middle ) delta and valley regions ( southern ) 4
5 General Information Population: 51 million Ethnic groups 135 States & Divisions: 14 Capital: Nay Pyi Taw Urban, rural ratio: 30:70 Economy: Agriculture based Languages : Myanmar Currency: Kyats Climate : tropical (monsoon, cool, hot) 5
6 ICT Infrastructure Tele-Density ~ 45 % (mobile 44%, fixed 1%) National Transmission: Overseas Communications: Fiber Link (4400km) Digital Microwave Link (349 Stations) Cross Border Link ( India, china,thailand and Lao) Satellite Communication, Sea-Me-We(3) Submarine Cable Last Mile Link: Dedicated Link, Wireless Broad Band Access, MPT Satellite Terminal 6
7 Mobile phone area coverage map 7
8 to India to China National Transmission Backbone Network o Bangladesh to Lao/ Vietnam to Thailand Fiber link (4400km) Microwave Stations to Thailand SEA.ME.WE 3 8
9 Internet Service Global Internet Mandalay Cross border Fiber Link Sea-Me-We 3 Submarine Cable Nay Pyi Taw Yangon PoP ISP Internet subscriber ~ 17.7 Millions Internet Backbone Capacity ~ GB 9 9
10 Current Status & Issues of e-government Government encouragement Initiatives for Informatization Strong leadership from government Leap- frog opportunities Inadequate IT Infrastructure and Internet Access Rare Online Public Services Lack of supporting program for Informatization Absence of System Integration Lack of end user Utilization and Awareness 10 10
11 Myanmar ICT Policies 1. Myanmar ICT Development Master Plan (2005) 2. 2 nd Myanmar ICT Development Master Plan (2011) ( ICT Infrastructure, ICT industry, ICT HRD, e-government, e-commerce, e-education, ICT Legal Framework, ICT Standardization and Liberalization ) 3. E-Government Master Plan (2015) 11
12 Directive on ICT Development and Utilization To widely and effectively use of ICT in every sectors as an essential factor for socio- economic development. To develop the national telecommunication network for high speed communication, good quality and cost effective, and increase access to internet country wide. To promote competition in ICT networks and services, broaden and enhance international cooperation. To create favorable conditions for the development and use of ICT through the national telecommunication network infrastructure. To develop human resource in the field of ICT as key factor for the successful implementation of ICT` 12
13 Disaster Management Activities 13
14 Hazards Profile of Myanmar (Fire) 73% (Storm) 12% (Flood) 11 % (Earthquake) (Tsunami) (Landslide) 4 % (Drought) 14
15 Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar Fire All Round the country Flood Annual flood occur in Kayin, Bago, Mandalay, and Ayaeyarwaddy Region. (Especially townships and villages which are situated along the rivers banks of Ayaryarwaddy, Sittaung, Thanlwin, Madauk and Shwe 15
16 Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar Cyclone, Tsunami : Costal areas -Thanintharyi region, - Mon State, - Rakhine State, - Yangon Region - AyeyarWaddy Region Rakhine Yangon AyeyarWaddy Mon Thanintharyi 16
17 Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar Earthquake: around the country - Nay Pyi Taw, - Bago, - Sagaing and - Mandalay Regions - Shan State are prone areas. 17
18 Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar Drought: Central Myanmar - Sagaing - Magwe and - Mandalay regions 18
19 Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar Landslide Hilly Region - Kachin, - Chin, - Shan and - Rakhine States and - Thanintharyi Region 19 19
20 Major hazards in Myanmar No. Date Hazard Estimate Lost (Kyats) Tsunami ( ) Million 2 2/ Cyclone Nargis (11.7)Trillion Cyclone Giri (0.024)Trillion Tarlay Earthquake ( )Million 5 19/ Magwe Flash Flood ( )Million Tapaikkyin Earthquake ( )Million 20
21 Institutional Arrangement for Disaster Management 21
22 National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee(NDPCC) And National Disaster Preparedness Management working Committee Objective : to take the systematic preparedness measures for the disasters which can occur from time to time in the country to undertake the quick and effective activities on relief and support during the disaster. 22
23 National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee (2013) Chairman : Vice President National Disaster Preparedness Management working Committee Chairman : Minister, MOSWRR Sub-Committee Chairman 1 Information Dy Minister, Information 2 Emergency Communication Dy Minister, Communication and Technology 3 Search & Rescue Dy Minister, Home Affairs 4 Initial assessment &Emergency Supply Dy Minister, Commerce 5 Damage and loss confirmation Dy Minister, National Planning and Economic Development 6 Transport and Route Clearance Dy Minister, Rail Transport 7 Mitigation & Establishing of Emergency Shelter Dy Minister, MOSWRR 8 Health care Dy Minister, Health 9 Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Dy Minister, Border Affairs 10 International Relations Dy Minister, Foreign Affairs 11 Security Dy Minister, Home Affairs 23
24 Coordination, Cooperation and Communication System For DRM National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee International Organization UN/INGOs Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Ministries State/Regional Government ACDM Relief and Resettlement Department Intelligentsia Private Organization AHA Centre Concerned Department LNGOs 24
25 National Disaster Management 25
26 1. National Disaster Management Law to support the implementation of disaster management interventions to serve as a legal instrument in support of taking necessary actions to make strategic decision in order to reduce the negative effects of natural disasters, The National Disaster Management Law was promulgated on 31 June,2013. The process will undertake to issue the regulations, to cover all aspects of disaster management from preparedness to mitigation to response to resilient. 26
27 2. Emergency Operation Center(EOC-RRD) In case of Emergency Situation, to provide the comprehensive solution to the decision makers by collecting necessary data and information for effective response. To supports for emergency management, response and logistic through information sharing on network and quick decision making. In normal time, EOC runs for disaster preparedness, information management and coordination for disaster risk reduction. 27
28 3. Establishment of Disaster Management Training Center Disaster Management Training Center is under the deployment and appropriate to open within 2015, aims to conduct processes, learning kits and trainings for developing relief and emergency response plans. A program will be developed to lay down capacity building activities that will include conducting trainings, study visits to neighboring countries and their involvement as resource persons in disaster management trainings 28
29 4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR] Goals: To make Myanmar Safer and more Resilient against Natural Hazards, thus Protecting Lives, Livelihood and Developmental Gains 29
30 4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR] Objectives: 1. To build a more resilient and safer community through conceptualization, development and implementation of appropriate disaster risk reduction programs and culture of safety; 2. To provide a framework for implementing Myanmar s DRR commitments at the global and regional levels, under HFA and AADMER; 3. To provide a mechanism where the disaster risk reduction initiatives of all Government Ministries and Departments, supported by UN organizations and other stakeholders, can be coordinated and monitored; 4. To provide a conducive environment for mainstreaming DRR into development plans, and programs at the National, State, Division, Township, and Village Tract levels; 5. To support mutually beneficial partnerships between the Myanmar Government and their development cooperation partners in DRR programs. 30
31 4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR] Overview of Components: 31
32 Way Forward To widely and effectively use of ICT in National Disaster Resilient as an essential factor to build save and resilient nation through preventive measures to save the lives and properties. However, ICT and e-government in Myanmar are several steps behind most developed countries, and also lagging behind neighbouring South-East Asia countries. In order to accomplish effective transition to reach desire level of e- Government, It is crucial to simplify delivery of electronic services to citizens. It is also important to implement the MAPDRR in comprehensive and systematic manner by all stakeholders under the leadership of the Government of Myanmar To make Myanmar Safer and more Resilient against Natural Hazards 32
33 Thank you! 33
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