MCF and Associations MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA 1 17 September 2015

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 Computer Science Development Law of 1996 LAW Myanmar Computer Science Development Council (Est. 1996) Chaired by Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology COUNCIL Myanmar Computer Federation (Est. 1998) MCF 2 17 September 2015

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. Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (Est. 1998) 10,000 + IT Students & Professionals MCPA Myanmar Computer Industry Association (Est. 1998) Corporations MCIA Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (Est. 1998) 100,000 + Basic Education Student members MCEA 3 17 September 2015

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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 September 2015

ICT Policies Recommendations MCF has been participating in preparing ICT Master Plans for Myanmar, a total of 3 Master Plans since September 2015

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 September 2015

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 September 2015

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 September 2015

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 September 2015

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 September 2015

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) September 2015

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 September 2015

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 September 2015

International Collaboration 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 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 September 2015

Overseas Scholarships CICC (Japan)104 AOTS (Japan) 111 ITEC (India)40 SCP (Singapore)16 OSS Training15 JDS9 JENESYS (Japan)26 Invitational IT Expert Training (Korea)6 Total September 2015

Courses in e-Learning Center September 2015 CourseNoParticipants Internet e-Government3160 MYFE18562 MYSW6220 MYNW150 MYAE143 MMPM230 On Site Training11300 Web Master & NW Security385 ICT Professional JAVA225 LINUX5150 Internet Management3120 PHP, Design & UI Stream

IT Business Plan Contests September 2015 Since 2011, with a Japanese NGO

ASOCIO MTV 2012 in Yangon September 2015

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MCF will host the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary Meetingthe ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary Meeting May 10 to 12, 2013 in Yangon 17 September

Status and trends of Myanmar’s ICT Sector MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA September 2015

Number of ICT Companies by Region Region / StateCompanies Yangon Region459 Mandalay Region82 Sagaing Region37 Shan State26 Ayeyarwady Region16 Mon State46 Bago Region31 Magway Region Figures are ICT companies, that are members of MCIA, as of Dec September 2015

ICT Companies in Yangon Region by Type of Business Source: MCIA, Dec Education & Training Services64 Software79 ICT Services31 Multimedia Services29 Web & Internet Service14 Gaming Services0 Hardware270 Mobile Sales & Services8 Total September 2015

HRD Current Status in Myanmar Ministry of Science & Technology Number of Computer Universities / Colleges25 Total Number of ICT Professionals Per Year (Under/Post-grad: Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate) 6,000 + Ministry of EducationNumber 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 PrivateTotal Number of ICT Professionals Per Year850 Problems 1.Low infrastructure 2.Weak industry base 3.Weak competitiveness Problems 1.Low infrastructure 2.Weak industry base 3.Weak competitiveness September COEs for University of Computer Studies Start from this academic year COEs for University of Computer Studies Start from this academic year

PC Penetration in Myanmar Source: MCIA, May Remark Population Million Household Desktops258,000276,000300,000327,000210,000 Notebooks172,000184,000200,000218,000390,000 Total number of PCs430,000460,000500,000545,000600, September 2015

Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Source: MPT, Jan IndicatorStatistic / Description Teledensity10 % Total Telephone Lines6 mil (Fixed lines incl. WLL: 600,000+) (Mobile lines: 5.4 mil) National BackboneFibre between major cities Cross-border FibreIndia – Myanmar China – Myanmar Thailand – Myanmar Vietnam – Myanmar International LinksCable / Satellite Last Mile LinksDedicated Link MPT Satellite Terminals Wireless Broad Band access FTTH September 2015

Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure IndicatorStatistic / Description Internet Backbone Bandwidth14 Gbps (Jan 2013) Internet Subscribers622,000 + FTTH users Internet Users0.62 mil users (Est. Jan 2013) Public Access Centers2,500 + ISPs2 (MPT, Yatanarpon Teleport) Yatanarpon’s Sub-ISPsSkyNet, RedLink, FTTH providers Source: MPT, Jan September 2015

Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure IndicatorStatistic / Description International Gateways2 (NGN-IP-IGW / DMS-300 with IP Trunk 500 E1) International Channels10,158 Internet Gateway1 PSTN Exchanges913 Mobile Exchanges14 Transit Exchanges11 Rural Phone Exchanges234 Microwave Stations341 IP Microwave Stations154 Satellite Terminals / Stations2,245 (MPT Sat Terminals) 1 (Intelsat Es) + 11 (VSAT Stations) Source: MPT, Jan September 2015

MCF and Computer Associations Presentation MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA September 2015