Speaker: Thaung Su NyeinJoint-Secretary(2), Myanmar Computer Professionals AssociationManaging Director, Inforithm-MazeJerusalem, Israel (June 14-25, 2009)

Agriculture-based economy

Agriculture accounts for about 50% (2006 est.) of Myanmar’s GDP

Agriculture 50%

Industry 15%

Services 35%

Some Key Indicators

Population - 56.5 millions

Telephone - 1.1 millions

Telephones per 1000 population - 19.46

Internet Subscriber - 49,880

Internet Users - 196,100

Users per 1000 population - 3.47

GDP Per Capita (2006 est.) - $1,800

Emerging

Myanmar is in the beginning phases of the emerging stage of e-government development 1998 – Myanmar Computer Science Development

Council established

1999 – state-owned enterprise MPT offers email

2000 – e-National Task Force established

2001 – first semi-private ISP

2001 – first Myanmar ICT Master Plan

2003 – pilot projects launched

2004 – second Myanmar ICT Master Plan (KOICA)

Ministries Involved

Ministry of Science & Technology ICT human resource development Has established computer science universities and

colleges throughout the country

Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Oversees state owned enterprise MPT – the only

telecoms company and first ISP in Myanmar Manages the second ISP (semi-private) Minister also chairs the e-National Task Force, in

charge of coordinating e-government policies and development

Organization Chart

Myanmar Computer Federation

(MCF)Myanmar Computer Industry Association

(MCIA)

Myanmar Computer Professionals

Association (MCPA)

Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association

(MCEA)

Private Sector

Government

Private Sector

In Myanmar, huge discrepancies in ICT knowledge between government IT personnel and private IT developers

Government agencies rely on private IT consultancies and developers to advise them on trends, strategies, requirements

IT companies usually do complete system analysis of the departments’ needs and submit project plans

Some projects are operated by private companies for a period of time before handing over fully

E-Services (E-Government) Much public service provided by

government, when official procedures require it, e-government services are accepted and used widely

E-Departure Forms Citizens can now file online their intent to travel out of country

E-Tourist VisasVisa applications can be submitted and approved online. Established in 2003 and suspended in 2004. Now in discussion stages to revive this project

Online Trade License System Companies can now apply online for export / import licenses and permits

Online Education / Master Degrees2 universities are now offering online classes, and they are successful

Moving Forward

Pilot projects are evidence of Myanmar government’s awareness and willingness to implement e-government

Internet Penetration is the single most important factor At least 20% of population and 75% of

government offices need to get connected Need quick, affordable and efficient

methods of achieving the above goal (WiMax, Wifi, GPRS, 3G, ADSL, etc.)

Thank You from Myanmar!