Japan-Myanmar cooperationJapan-Myanmar cooperation opportunities in ICT sector

in Changing MyanmarChanging Myanmar

Thein OoMember Hluttaw (Parliament) Legal Affairs & Special Issues AssessmentMember, Hluttaw (Parliament) Legal Affairs & Special Issues Assessment

Commission

President Myanmar Computer FederationPresident, Myanmar Computer Federation

Chairman, Myanmar ICT Development Corporation

Chairman ACE Data Systems Ltd

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ContentsThe messagesThe FrameworkThe Vision and ObjectiveThe Focused areas for ICT developmentPresent StatusWhat Myanmar is aiming for?Analysis of Myanmar ICT environmentAction ItemsOpportunities in Myanmar for JapanAd d Ch ll f JAdvantages and Challenges for JapanHow Japan can become main partnerC l iConclusion

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Introduction to MyanmaryPoint of Strategic Importance : Located in the Area (sq km) : 676, 552 km2

Capital City : Naypyidawnorthwest of the Indochina Peninsular in SoutheastAsia, Myanmar is bordered by China, India, andASEAN countries.

Capital City : NaypyidawPopulation : 60 million Languages : Myanmar Climate : tropical monsoonMonetary unit : Kyat Internet domain :.mm

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Messagesg• Myanmar is really changing• Myanmar is driving for socio-economic development and

needs quick wins.It i i d th t ICT i it l f i i• It is recognized that ICT is vital for socio-economic development

• ICT is an important enabler for development of all socio-ecoICT is an important enabler for development of all socio-eco sectors

• ICT can be an Industry contributing GDP, Export and y gemployment.

• Foreign assistance, cooperation, collaboration is needed.• Myanmar welcomes FDI but it must benefit for the State and

Citizens• Japan has all the resources to become the main player• Japan has all the resources to become the main player• Japan-Myanmar cooperation will benefit both country

considerably.4

Is Myanmar really changing?The Answer is YES.The Answer is YES.

Impro ed democrati e practices• Improved democrative practices• Balancing of the three branches

of power is really happeningP liti • Good working relation between

Government & Opposition• Freedom of Media

PoliticsFreedom of Media

• Sanctions lifted or suspended

• Improving Legal Framework• Improving the InfrastructureEconomics • Creating conducive environment

for Foreign Investment• Privatization and Liberalization

Economics

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ICT for Development ITU F kITU Framework

ICT ICT ReadinessReadiness ICT UseICT Use ICT ImpactICT Impact

(infrastructure, (infrastructure, access)access)

(intensity)(intensity) (outcomes)(outcomes)

Socio-Economic Development and P t R d ti

ICT CapabilityICT Capability(skills)(skills)

Poverty Reduction.

Meet MDG Goals.(skills)(skills)

Ready for AFTA & AEC

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FundamentalsImpact (Values)

ICT for Development: The Framework

Good GovernanceClean GovernmentTransparencyFair Competition

FundamentalsEconomic Development

FoodClothingShelterTransportation

CapitalICT Index

Fair CompetitionInclusiveness

TransportationSocial Development

EducationHealthEntertainment ( )

ICT Industry Development

Human CapitalTechnology & 

Telecommunication InfrastructureO i ti

AccessLiteracy

ICT Index (Leisure)Political Development

Participation

OrganizationLegal InfrastructureFinancial Capital

yUse

Sector Development

Millennium Development Goals

1. Eliminate Poverty and Hunger

AgricultureTradeManufacturingTransportation

g2. Ensure primary

education for all3. Promote gender

equality4 Reduce juvenileService

HealthEducation

Access to KnowledgeAccess to MarketAccess to TechnologyBetter Communication

d

4. Reduce juvenile mortality

5. Better maternal care6. Combat diseases 7. Ensure sustainable

i tReduce CostImprove ProductivityGain Competitive 

Advantage

environment8. Build global partnership

for development7

Focused Areas for ICT for development

e-Society11

Informatization10 Informatization10

e-Government9

e-Commerce8

Utilization

e-Education

Standards6

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ICT Industry

Liberalization5

4

Industry P

romotion

ICT Human Resource Development2

Legal Framework3InfrastruB

uild

Utilization

ICT Human Resource Development2

ICT Infrastructure1

ucture ding

Infrastructure BuildingIndustry Promotion

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Source : MCF

The Status:ICT Development Index 2008 & 2007

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8 Economy  Rank 2008  IDI 2008

Sweden  1 7.85

Singapore 14 6.95

4

5

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Brunei Darussalam  42 5.07

Malaysia  58 3.96

Thailand 76 3.27

2

3

4

IDI 2008

IDI 2007

Thailand  76 3

Viet Nam  86 3.05

Philippines  90 2.87

Indonesia 107 2 46

0

1

2 Indonesia  107 2.46

Lao P.D.R 118 1.74

Myanmar  119 1.71

C b di 120 1 7Cambodia  120 1.7

2010 Development index has already

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2010 Development index has already published but Myanmar Data is not included.May be Myanmar become lowest in ASEAN.

Source : ITU

IDI access sub-index, 2008

Economy Rank 2008 IDI 2008

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8

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Economy  Rank 2008  IDI 2008

Hong Kong  1 8.82

Singapore  10 8.02

B i D l 43 5 92

4

5

6

Brunei Darussalam  43 5.92

Malaysia  62 4.38

Viet Nam 72 3.76

1

2

3

4IDI 2008

IDI 2007

Thailand  80 3.41

Philippines  86 3.3

Indonesia  106 2.6

0

1Cambodia 118 2.06

Lao P.D.R 121 1.91

Myanmar 132 1.74

It is learnt that Myanmar teledensity will reach 50% by the end of 2015. It may be a challenging job. If fulfilled, Myanmar’s ranking may go up.

Source : ITU

National Backbone Fiber Transmission RouteTransmission Route

Total FOC 8,911.00 M, 14,338.00 KmCompleted FOC 6,545.00 M, 10,531.00 KmU d C t ti 385 00 M 619 00 KUnder Construction 385.00 M, 619.00 KmTo be Constructed 1,086.00 M, 1,747.00 KmFuture Plan 895.00 M, 1,440.00 Km

There is good progress in this effort.

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Source : MPT

International AccessNew DelhiNew Delhi

MorahMorahTamuTamu RuliRuli

CHINACHINAMYANMARMYANMAR

HONGKONGHONGKONG

Wan PongWan Pong

Nay Nay PyiPyi TawTaw

MandalayMandalayINDIAINDIA MuseMuse

TachileikTachileik

HONGKONGHONGKONG

HuanoiHuanoi

VIETNAMVIETNAMNay Nay PyiPyi TawTaw

YangonYangonMyawaddyMyawaddy

LAOSLAOS

VientianeVientiane

MesaiMesaiVIETNAMVIETNAM

SeaSea--MeMe--We We 3 3 Submarine CableSubmarine Cable

THAILANDTHAILAND

BangkokBangkok

MesaukMesaukPyaponPyapon

International access (Bandwidth) is still a big disadvantage for entering into International access (Bandwidth) is still a big disadvantage for entering into

S t

KawthaungKawthaungRenaongRenaong

( ) g g ginternational market

( ) g g ginternational market

Complete Readiness Ongoing

Satun

Source : MPT

e-GovernmentNetwork ArchitectureNetwork Architecture

All ministries are linked by fiber

Just cover Nayphidaw and Yangon

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Source : MPT

ICT Infrastructure - MyanmarTeledensity Basic Facts (March 2012)Teledensity Basic Facts (March – 2012)

Population 60 Millions +Mobile Phone Systems

Total Telephone Lines

2,903,723

Fixed Lines 1,090,3233%2%

Mobile Phone Systems

Mobile Phones 2,500,000

Teledensity 6%Target - 50% by

35%

18%

42%D-AMPS

GSM

CDMA-800

CDMA 450Target - 50% by 2015

Mobile Phone Systems

D-AMPS, GSM, CDMA 800, CDMA

18% CDMA-450

WCDMA

450, WCDMAService Provider 1 (MPT)

Source : MPT + Yadanapon Teleport

ICT Infrastructure – MyanmarInternet Basic Facts (March 2012)Internet Basic Facts (March – 2012)

Service Providers 2

Internet Gateway 1

Total International Bandwidth 5 Gbps

Service Subscribers 50,000 +

Public Access Center 2,500

Estimated Users 500,000 +

Systems Dial-Up, ISDN, ADSL, iPSTAR, WiMax, WLL, FTTx

Source : MPT + Yadanapon Teleport

ICT skills sub-index2008 & 20072008 & 2007

Rank Rank

5

6

7

8 Economy Rank 2008 

IDI 2008Rank 2007

IDI 2007

Korea (Rep.) 1 9.84 2 9.74

Thailand  52 7.74 52 7.56

2

3

4

5

IDI 2008

Brunei Darussalam  78 6.91 75 6.9

Singapore  71 7.07 68 7.07

Philippines  83 6.72 82 6.73

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IDI 2008

IDI 2007 Indonesia  95 6.33 99 6.19

Malaysia  98 6.19 98 6.19

Viet Nam  105 5.85 104 5.83

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Myanmar  112 5.05 112 4.99

Lao P.D.R 120 4.33 120 4.27

Cambodia 121 4 28 125 4 06

Bru Cambodia  121 4.28 125 4.06

Niger  159 1.36 159 1.34

ICT skill index is not bad for Myanmar. We may able to improve considerably if we give priority to e-Education and ICT HRD.

Skill may be the deciding factor in the future. 16

Source : ITU

Human Resource Development

(2011 2012) Students intakes(2011‐2012) Students intakes25 Computer Universities and colleges in through outMyanmar

Type B.C.Sc. B.C.Tech Total

Bachelor  21103 5495 26588

Honors  8447 1826 10273

M 2337 535 2872Master  2337 535 2872

Ph. D  178 54 232

Total 32065 7900 39965

P i t t i i i tit ti l idPrivate training institutions also provide certificate, ungraduate, post graduate courses.Source : MCF

Kachin (22)

e-Education Learning Centres with VSAT or iPstar

Shan (South) (20)

Sagaing (52)

Shan (South) (20)Shan (North) (20)Shan (East) (17)

Chin (12)Mandalay (54)

Kayah (8)

Magway (40)

( )

Bago (East) (22)Bago (West) (20)

( )Ayeyarwady (40)

Rakhine (19)

Yangon (65)

Kayin (12)Mon (17)

Ayeyarwady (40)

Tanintharyi (15)

Earnest effort started in 2000 but because of unfavorable situationsth ff t h t b t d

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the effort has to be stopped. In 2012, the Government set the policy to put ICT literacy in Basic Educationbut cannot implemented yet.

Source : MCF

Legal frameworkLegal framework 

Myanmar ICT Legal Framework (Cyber law)Myanmar ICT Legal Framework (Cyber law)Existing Myanmar ICT Legal Framework (Cyber law) Myanmar ICT Legal Framework (Cyber law)

Informatization policy Informatization policy and lawand lawInformatization policy Informatization policy and lawand law

Communications policy Communications policy and lawand lawCommunications policy Communications policy and lawand law

ExistingThe Computer Science Development Law, 1996Electronic Transactions Law, 2004Telegraph Act, Wireless Telegraph Act, Wide Area Network Notification (to be substituted with new law)

Informatization promotionBuilding infrastructure forICT industryInformation and communications network

Fair competition (better service creation)Consumer protectionClassification of service

id

and lawand lawand lawand law and lawand lawand lawand lawNetwork Notification (to be substituted with new law)

Missing parts Telecommunications Law

communications network lawE-commerce lawPrivacy protection

providersICT industry promotion(including SW industry)Telecom Commission

Telecomm nications LaThe Computer Science

- missing fair competition, consumer protection, classification of service providers, communications committee, Protection of Network and Telecom Secret etcInformatization promotion (network building) - Telecommunications Law

- (draft)- Telegraph Act, 1885- Wireless Telegraphy Act

1934 (to be repealed) - Wide Area Network

- The Computer Science Development law, 1996

- Electronic Transactions law, 2004

- Informatization Promotion ActIT N t k A t

Informatization promotion (network building)Privacy protection

To be modelNotification, 2002 (to be substituted with new law

- Software Industry Promotion Act

- Computer Program Protection Act

- IT Network Act- Privacy Protection Act- IT Infrastructure (Network)

Protection Act- Digital Divide Reduction Act

To update the current Myanmar ICT lawsTo suggest the ICT legislation roadmap according to the present ICT situation and policy priority To update Foreign Investment Law to facilitate f i i t t th ICT t

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Protection Act- Digital Contents Industry

Promotion Actforeign investment on the ICT sectors

ICT Industry Current Status

Co.s by Region/State Companies

Y R i 357

Type of Business

Training 62Yangon Region 357

Mandalay Region 82

Sagaing Region 37

Software 63

Trading 10

Computer Books 2Sagaing Region 37

Shan State 26

Ayeyarwady Region 16

Co pute oo s

Web & Internet Service 8

Network & MaintenanceService

5

Mon State 46

564

Service

Hardware 207

Total 357

PC Penatration 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Remark

Population 55.4 56.5 57 59.13 60 Million

Household

Desktops 258,000 276,000 300,000 327,000 210,000

20Notebooks 172,000 184,000 200,000 218,000 390,000

Total number of PCs 430,000 460,000 500,000 545,000 600,000Source : MCF

IDI use sub-index2008 & 20072008 & 2007

Rank Rank

4

5

6Economy 

Rank 2008 

IDI 2008Rank 2007

IDI 2007

Luxembourg  1 7.09 3 5.52

Singapore 5 5.81 8 4.84

2

3

4 Brunei Darussalam 

36 3.29 31 2.8

Malaysia  44 2.43 42 2.18

Viet Nam 83 0.93 74 0.77

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IDI 2007 Thailand  86 0.89 78 0.74

Philippines  99 0.51 103 0.32

Indonesia 106 0 39 111 0 25

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Lao P.D.R 116 0.29 141 0.06

Cambodia 145 0.06 154 0.02

Bru

n

Myanmar 159 0.01 159 0.01

We may still need to improve awareness that ICT is key for development and systematic efforts need to be invested.

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Source : ITU

ICT Price Basket andsub baskets 2009 & 2008sub-baskets, 2009 & 2008

Rank Economy

ICT Price BasketGNI per capita US$,2008(or latest 

avaliable year)

2008 2009

3Singapore  0.33 0.41 34760

46Malaysia 1.65 1.93 6970

88Thailand  4.15 3.25 2840

98 Indonesia 5 81 7 65 201098 Indonesia 5.81 7.65 2010

113Philippines  9.25 10.68 1890

114Viet Nam  9.34 11.9 890

137Lao P.D.R 37.24 38.09 740

145Cambodia  41.86 43.01 600

159Myanmar  58.18 N/A 220y /

Myanmar is the country whose citizen need to use highest percentage of their income to have access to ICT.

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Source : ITU

e-Government efforts

Under developmentBeing Implemented

Social-Economic Development of Myanmar

Logistic Computerized

Toll Free SystemLogistic Management System

pTax CollectionSystem

AgriculturalDatabase

e-GovernmentPortal

NationalRegistration

e-Billing and Payment

FormLodgmentPortal Registration System System

e-Procurement DataGASRDISPAC IDIS CASystem CenterGASRDISPAC IDIS CA

Most of the projects are not systematically developed, implemented, maintained. Most are not efficiently and effectively operational. 23

Source : MCF

EE-- Commerce developmentCommerce development

CUSTOMERS

MessagingMessaging OnOn--linelineMarketingMarketing

OnOn--linelineOrderingOrdering

OnOn--linelinePaymentPayment

OnOn--linelineProgressProgress E-Business

SUPPLIERS

Just starting. Mostly messaging and web advertisingA few on-line ordering. No on-line payment; Coming soonA few on line ordering. No on line payment; Coming soon

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ICT Application : Status

Public sector is lagging behind private sector

e Government at the initial stagee-Government at the initial stage

Increasing effort on development of e-Commerce systems but weak infrastructure, and lack of payment, logistics and legal systems make it impossible to pick up.

Trading :Only big supermarkets, Hotels use IT

Fi P i t b k h d f bli b kFinance :Private banks are ahead of public banks

Manufacturing :Use only in traditional data processing areas

Little se of CAD CAM MRP ERPLittle use of CAD,CAM,MRP,ERP

Education :Started well but can not maintained

Health :Starting with medical educationHealth :Starting with medical education

Private clinics are ahead of public hospitals

Regional :Concentrated only in Yangon and MandalayRegional :Concentrated only in Yangon and Mandalay

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What Myanmar is aiming for?Infrastructure

Construct a reliable ICT environment to facilitate a enabling industrial base to h ICT ili i bilistrengthen ICT utilization capability

To achieve 50% of teledensity by 2015 (1550)

ICT HRDICT HRDProvision of qualified ICT Professionals to support Industry & applicationareas

ICT IndustryEstablish a solid ICT industrial base not just to provide services to local industries but also to become international outsourcing destinationindustries but also to become international outsourcing destination.

Liberalization & StandardizationGenerate a Market Evolution compatible with the Global StandardGenerate a Market Evolution compatible with the Global Standard Initiate the Market Growth by Systematic Reform

E-Education

26Realizing the Inclusive e-Myanmar Society by expanding education opportunities

What Myanmar is aiming for?e-Government

Construct a reliable ICT environment to facilitate to improve government adi i i d idi i f i i i b i iministration and providing information services to citezens, business, investor

s and any other stakeholder.

E-CommerceTo create an ICT environment in which e-Commerce flourished.

Informatization of businessesTo provide necessary support and create an environment so that business p y ppcan use ICT to enable to compete in rapidly changing and highly competitive environment.To assist in Planning, development, Implementation, operation, maintenance f i f iof information systems.

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Analysis of Myanmar ICT EnvironmentStrength Weakness

-Irreversible change to democracy and market economyTh f h l f ICT

-Public’s lack of ICT knowledge-No official national ICT strategy Li i d d bl l i f-The govt. awareness of the role of ICT

- High demand in ICT services- High return of telecom services- Increase in number of well-educated human

-Limited and unstable telecom infrastructure- Govt. is both regulator and operator- Inadequate Legal framework- Low level of technology and R&D W k ICT i d t b d l k f tresources

-Relatively cheap labor cost- Promotion of e-awareness through Media

-Weak ICT industry base and lack of govt. support to ICT industry

-Bottleneck from basic infrastructure: electricity, transportation, etc. I t t ICT h- Incompetent ICT human resources

- No special incentive for ICT Industry or use

Opportunity Threat-New administration with new ICT policy direction

-Improving international cooperation environment

d l h d

-Intense competition from neighboring countries

-Instability and low efficiency in macro economy

k f l d-Gradual growth in S/W and ICT services industry

-Strengthening regional cooperation with ASEAN, Japan,China, India, Australia

d i illi

-Weak financial industry -Limited foreign investment due to sanctions -Outflow of ICT human resources to foreign countries (Singapore, Thailand, etc.)

-Government and private sector’s willingness to invest on informatization

-Increasing demand for ICT outsourcing 28

Action Items in Major Sectors

e-Education4••• Production and Distribution

Demand Forecasting for T & B

R&D C t f ICT S it

ICT Infrastructure1

• Develop the ICT network of University•

ICT HRD3ICT Industry • Mid-long term plan for

supply of S/W development engineers

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Production and Distribution of the booklets for promoting information culture

•• Refresh laws and rules for acceleration of e-Awareness•

I ti f ICT t i i

R&D Center for ICT Security

• Tariff policy

• Network Migration roadmap

• Set up model schools for • ICT•• Industry-University coop. • program for & R&D• Collaborations

g

• Establishment of S/W support center

• Policies to enlarge R&D investment and facilities • Incorporation of ICT training

I into school curriculum•• ICT Teacher Training Program•• Development of Textbook &

• Proactive ICT Infrastructure Construction

• Promotion of ICT HRD for professional

Collaborations•• Set up a National Research • Center/HRD Center for ICT •• Establish a international• cooperation network

est e t a d ac t es

• Increase outsourcing demand of government, public projects

• Establishment of tax Development of Textbook & • Contents for ICT training••• Refresh Laws and • Rules for Promotion of Digital • Literacy

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• Public Protection and Disaster relief

• Establishment of network Management Center

between • Myanmar & Foreign ICT • University•• Set up national level • certification programs

• Establishment of tax reduction and financial support plan

• Strengthening activities of related agencies

•• Establishment of a National • Agency in Charge of the • Promotion of Digita Literacy••

Management Center

• ICT Standardization for the protection of Local Industry & Expansion of Business Opportunity

ce t cat o p og a s•• Set up digital libraries that• connect all other Universities•• Regional positioning

• Provision of benefits to the firms in the ICT industry zone

• Supporting policy of start-• Establishment of network

provider

activities • as S/W and ICT services • outsourcing center for • neighboring countries•• Improve localization prog.

Supporting policy of startup for the ICT buiness

• Reduction of Quantitative Restrictions and Barriers

• Implement measure to t FDI

p p gpromote FDI

• Strengthening the economic cooperation via international organizations and bilateral cooperation channel

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Source : MCF

Do Changes in Myanmar and Myanmar present situation create Opportunities for Japan?

The Answer is YES.

There are many advantages for Japan to seek the opportunities but there also many challenges the opportunities but there also many challenges

Japan has to ourcome.

Opportunities in Myanmar for Japan

Myanmar Attractiveness

• Strategically Located between China, I di & ASEAN

Changes in Strategic Elements

• New Democratic GovernmentIndia & ASEAN

• Significant Market of 60 Million People

• Dedicated, Open Minded and People Oriented Head of State & Influential Public Leader working togetherPeople

• Young and Dynamic Work Force

Public Leader working together 

• Significant Improvements in Rule of Law and National Reconciliation

• Untouched Natural Environment and Historical Significance for Tourism

• Agricultural Fertile Lands

• Significant Improvement s in International Legitimacy

• Commitment to ASEAN (AFTA AEC• Agricultural Fertile Lands

• Natural Resources

• Commitment to ASEAN (AFTA, AEC, ASEAN Chair, SEA games, etc) 

Cooperation for mutual benefitsCooperation for mutual benefits

• Technical Transfer

W k I f t t

MyanmarProblems & Weakness

JapanProblems & Weakness

• Demography

• Financial Assistant• Consultation• Outsourcing• Investment

•Weak Infrastructure•ICT HRD quality • Awareness•Cyber LawT h l i l k h

• Demography• Shortage of ICT HRD • High cost• Legacy Systems• Req. New Applications•Technological know-how

•Job Creation•Entering international Market•Financial resources

Req. New Applications• Language • Politics• Culture

• Outsource Human• Outsource Human Resource• Link to ASEAN• Globalization

•Technology Transfer

Advantages Advantages

• Cost Saving•Extension of Working Hours •Overcome Manpower shortageInvestment Opportunities

Technology Transfer•Know-How and Experiences• ICT use•Job Creation

•Investment Opportunities•New Market

• High Income •Growth in ICT industry•Increase Competitiveness of Myanmar

Advantages and Challenges for Japan

Social Capabilities

• Strong Long Term 

Technical Capabilities

• Japanese World 

Financial Capabilities

• Financial Strength to 

Advantages

Relationship between two countries

•Cultural Compatibility between Japan and M

pLeading Technologies

• Systematic Business Processes

ginvest in Long Term Business Prospects

Myanmar•Myanmar’s Confidence in Japanese Quality, Ethics and Long Term Commitment

Relating  Japan Threats from ti t i Relating to Myanmar

Commitment 

itself

• Too much inside looking• Inability to make quick d i i

competing countries

• Quick decision making• Willing to commit 

Relating to Myanmar

• Weak Infrastructure• Shortage of Skilled 

Challengesdecisions to grasp opportunities present

• Too much time in feasibility studies

ginvestment quickly

• Can start projects quickly

• Full government

gLabor

• Language Barrier• Complicated Bureaucratic Processes• No government led 

combine efforts

• Full government support

Bureaucratic Processes• Finding reliable Business Partner

How Japan can become main partner

yInclusive Social Economic Development &

Poverty Reduction

Productivity Quality Products Good ServiceNecessary Productivity Quality Products Good ServiceOutcome

ManufacturingTrade

Finance & Service

Life Stock & FisheriesForestryMining

Oil/GASAgriculturePotential Sectors

Logistic Capital InvestmentElectricityTelecom

InfraHRDLegal Framework

Enabling Environment

InclusivenessFair CompetitionTransparencyClean

GovernanceGood

GovernanceHuman Rights

Basic Elements

• G2G encouragement and assistance to improve Capabilities for GovernanceSh i d d i i b ildi d l l f k

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• Bring in Japanese Technology Knowhow, Work Ethics and Quality Consciousness

• Share experiences and good practices in building a good legal framework• Assistance in HRD (Japan – Myanmar Center)• Assistance in Infrastructure Building (Invest in Infrastructure Projects)• Creation of Investment Funds to assist Japanese Co coming into Myanmar• Creation of Investment Funds to assist Japanese Co. coming into Myanmar• Find opportunities in interested Sectors and conduct feasibility studies quickly• Find good partners and build good relationship quickly

ConclusionWe expect that this presentation make you to have better understanding of opportunities in Myanmarunderstanding of  opportunities in Myanmar.

Create the impetus to invest concrete efforts for improvingCreate the impetus to invest concrete efforts for improving cooperation between Japan and Myanmar in ICT for mutual benefits

We hope that Japan has better understanding of itsWe hope that Japan has better understanding of its challenges and prepare for them.

We also hope that the recommendations we may able to develop will  help to have good ideas where they should p p g yinvest and how .

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