MCF and Associations

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

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Myanmar Computer Myanmar Computer FederationFederationMCF was established in 1998 by the promulgation of “Computer Science Development Law” of 1996, by the Union Government of Myanmar.

Primary ObjectivePrimary ObjectiveTo contribute towards the emergence of a modern developed State through ICT

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MCF > MCF > MCPA | MCPA | MCIA | MCIA | MCEAMCEA

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.

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MCF

MCPA MCIA MCEA

Law

Council

States & Regions

Government

Non-Government Organizations

Relations to Relations to State State and and NGO’sNGO’s

MCF, MCPA and MCIA Executive Committee members routinely serve on advisory committees, technical committees and working groups for various national bodies and government departments.

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ICT Policies ICT Policies RecommendationsRecommendationsMCF has been participating in preparing ICT Master Plans for Myanmar, a total of 3 Master Plans since 2001.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasASSISTANCE 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.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasTECHNICAL 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.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasTRAININGS

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.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasICT 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.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasOVERSEAS 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.

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasICT EXHIBITIONS

MCF and computer associations throughout Myanmar, organize up to 10-15 ICT exhibitions and trade fairs.

ICT CARAVANS

ICT Caravans have been sent throughout Myanmar (Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Mon, Kayin and Shan).

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Main Main ActivitiesActivities & Focus & Focus AreasAreasRESOURCE & 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.

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Special Special ICTICT Economic Economic ZonesZonesSOFTWARE & ICT PARKS

1.Yangon The first software/ICT park in Myanmar, known as Myanmar ICT Park was established in 2001, in Yangon.

2.MandalayThe 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.

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International International CollaborationCollaboration

ASOCIO - Member

CICC (Japan) International Conference & Forum

Scholarships

Conduct Onsite Trainings

AOTS (Japan) Scholarships

e-Learning Center

JITEC (Japan) Cross Certification

MEMI (Japan) conduct ICT trainings

PIKOM (Malaysia) Joint Task Force

ITEC (India) Scholarships

CII (India) Joint Task Force

Building Building Good RelationsGood 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

•12-22 July 2010

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Overseas Overseas ScholarshipsScholarships

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 327

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Courses in Courses in e-Learning Centere-Learning Center

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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 Training 11 300

Web Master & NW Security 3 85

ICT Professional 40 1011

JAVA 2 25

LINUX 5 150

Internet Management 3 120

PHP, Design & UI Stream 2 120

162 6126

IT IT Business Plan Business Plan ContestsContests

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Since 2011, with a Japanese NGO

ASOCIO MTV 2012 in YangonASOCIO MTV 2012 in Yangon

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MCF will host

the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary

MeetingMeeting

May 10 to 12, 2013 in YangonMay 10 to 12, 2013 in Yangon

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Status and trends of Myanmar’s ICT Sector

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

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Number of Number of ICTICT Companies Companies by Regionby RegionRegion / State Compani

es

Yangon Region 459

Mandalay Region 82

Sagaing Region 37

Shan State 26

Ayeyarwady Region

16

Mon State 46

Bago Region 31

Magway Region 11

708

Figures are ICT companies, that are members of MCIA, as of Dec 2012.

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ICT Companies in Yangon ICT Companies in Yangon Region by Region by Type of Type of BusinessBusiness

Source: MCIA, Dec 2012.

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

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HRD Current Status HRD Current Status in in MyanmarMyanmarMinistry of Science & Technology

Number of Computer Universities / Colleges

25

Total Number of ICT Professionals Per Year(Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate)

6,000 +

Ministry of Education

Number of Universities / Colleges -

Total Number of ICT Professionals Per Year(Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters)

1,500

Myanmar Computer Federation

Total Number of ICT Professionals Per Year(JITEE / MCPA Certification)

700

Private Total Number of ICT Professionals Per Year

850

Problems1.Low infrastructure2.Weak industry base3.Weak competitiveness

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2 COEs for University of Computer StudiesStart from this academic year 2012-2013

2 COEs for University of Computer StudiesStart from this academic year 2012-2013

PC PC Penetration Penetration in Myanmarin Myanmar

Source: MCIA, May 2012.

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Remar

kPopulation 55.4 56.5 57 59.13 60 MillionHousehold

Desktops258,00

0276,00

0300,00

0327,00

0210,00

0

Notebooks172,00

0184,00

0200,00

0218,00

0390,00

0Total number of

PCs430,0

00460,0

00500,0

00545,0

00600,0

00

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Summary of Myanmar’s Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Telecommunications InfrastructureInfrastructure S

ource

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Indicator Statistic / Description

Teledensity 10 %

Total Telephone Lines 6 mil(Fixed lines incl. WLL: 600,000+)(Mobile lines: 5.4 mil)

National Backbone Fibre between major cities

Cross-border Fibre India – MyanmarChina – MyanmarThailand – MyanmarVietnam – Myanmar

International Links Cable / Satellite

Last Mile Links Dedicated LinkMPT Satellite TerminalsWireless Broad Band accessFTTH

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Summary of Myanmar’s Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Telecommunications InfrastructureInfrastructureIndicator 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 2 (MPT, Yatanarpon Teleport)

Yatanarpon’s Sub-ISPs SkyNet, RedLink, FTTH providers

Source

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Summary of Myanmar’s Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Telecommunications InfrastructureInfrastructureIndicator Statistic / Description

International Gateways 2 (NGN-IP-IGW / DMS-300 with IP Trunk 500 E1)

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 2,245 (MPT Sat Terminals)1 (Intelsat Es) +11 (VSAT Stations)

Source

: MPT, Ja

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MCF and Computer Associations Presentation

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

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