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MYANMAR Country Report Status of Science & Technology in Myanmar
Dr.Thida Lecturer Department of Technical and Vocational Education Ministry of Science and Technology Myanmar
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Contents - About Myanmar
Organization Structure of Ministry of Science and Technology - Developing Human Resources Sector Research and Development Sector Expenditure in R&D for MOST
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Introduction Location : Southeast Asia
Total land:676,577 square Kilometers Immediate neighbors: China, India, Laos, Thailand and Bangladesh Capital city : Yangon Ethic groups: 135
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Welcome to Myanmar ( The Golden Land)
There are four religions in Myanmar. Major religion is Buddhism. Others are Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.
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The Population in Myanmar
Myanmar races are Kachin, Kayah, Kayin ,Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan Population :54 million
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Climate in Myanmar Myanmar has three distinct seasons:
Summer : March to April Rainy season : May to October Cold season : November to February
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Objectives of MOST To carry out Research & Development works for national economic development To strengthen the national economy utilizing the national resources To enhance production in agricultural and industrial sectors through technology transfer and distribution of knowledge gained from research and development works To plan and carry out human resources development programs so as to obtain specialist and professional in Science and Technology To carry out tasks such as laboratory analysis, quality control and standardization of industrial raw material, and finished products To conduct applied research on the utilization of atomic energy
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Organization Structure of Ministry of Science & Technology
Myanmar Scientific and Technological Research Department (MSTRD) Department of Advanced Science and Technology (DAST) Department of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE) Department of Technology Promotion and Coordination (DTPC) Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Material Science and Materials Engineering Research Department (MSMERD) (approved to be established)
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Activities of Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST)
- Extending and upgrading Technological Universities, Colleges and Institutes and Computer Universities and Colleges - Offering special courses and new specializations - Providing advanced teaching aids, laboratory equipment up-to-date reference materials - Providing engineers, architects, scientists and computer technologists who have the same expertise as those in neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
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Function of MSTRD MSTRD is composed of eight research departments conducting research in various scientific disciplines and Six technical Support departments giving assistance to the technical departments under the Ministry as well as to other governmental organizations, business enterprises at eighteen industrial zones. Currently the department is analyzing and doing research on 2500 varieties of specimens. Moreover, by supporting & supervising the thesis of post-graduates and Ph.D. candidates.
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Function of DAST - To study sufficiently produces engineers, architects and computer technologists for a modern development nation. - To encourage and supervise advanced technologists and technicians to do research, thereby inventing mechanical appliances according to the plans for the development of Science and Technology so as to built up an agriculture-based industrialized nation.
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Technological Universities, Computer Universities & Colleges
Yangon Technological University (YTU) Mandalay Technological University (MTU) Pyay Technological University (PTU) Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University (MAEU) University of Computer studies (Yangon) University of Computer studies (Mandalay) 24 Government Computer Colleges
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The Diploma/Degree/Certificate offered at YTU/ MTU/ PTU /MAEU/
Diploma/Degree/ Certificate Duration Diploma (in Engineering) 2-years B.E/ B.Arch (in Engineering) 5-years 6-months M.E/M.Arch (in Engineering) 2-years Ph.D (in Engineering) 3 to 5 years Diploma (in Applied Science) 1-year Master (in Applied Science) 2-years Ph.D (in Applied Science) 3 to 5 years Dip.C.S/ Dip.C.M/ A.Dip.C.S/ A,Dip.C.M 1-years B.C.S.C/ B.C.Tech. (in Computer) 3-years M.C.Sc/M.C.Tech./M.I.Sc./M.A.Sc 4-years Ph.D (Information Technology) 3-years
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Function of DTVE Nurturing and training Middle-Rung Technicians and Performance-Base Well trained Engineering Technicians and engineers who are well educated and efficient in practical works as ell. Bridging the gap between Divisions and States, between urban and rural areas by affording the equal opportunity to have technical education and fostering human resources.
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The Certificates/Degrees offered at GTCs/GTIs are:
Certificates/Degrees Duration BSTC (Module 1&2) 1-years Associateship Government 2-years Technical Institutes (A.G.T.I) Basic Technician (B.Tech) 2-years Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) 1-years
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Function of DTPC Function of DAE
Upgrading the local technological potentials in the construction of machineries. - Collaborating with international for promotion of Technology. Function of DAE DAE is carrying out research, development and training in the field of atomic energy and tasks concerning safely of radiation sources and production from nuclear radiation hazards.
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Developing Human Resources Sector
Extending Universities, Colleges, and Institutes Extending New Courses and Special Courses International Collaborations
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Research and Development Sector
Research works on Rural Development Research works on industrial Development Researches for Master’s and Doctoral Programs Regular research works being done by Research Departments
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Current and Future Development & Leading Research and Innovation on S&T
Food Science and Technology Biotechnology Meteorology and Geophysics Materials Science and Technology Information Technology Non- Conventional Energy Research Marine Science and Technology Space Technology
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Expenditure in R&D for MOST
Year Currency units millions Fiscal Year 2002 Kyats (K) 56 (1st April) 2001 26 (1st April) 2000 4 (1st April) 1999 (1st April) 1998 (1st April) 1997 2 (1st April)
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Funds From abroad The order of magnitude of the multilateral development assistance for 2001 was close to US$ 40 million; bilateral assistance (grants and loans) was close to US$ 90 million, without counting china who is and important source of aid. NGOs have brought close to US$ 9 million. This approximates a total US$ 150 million. The two major multilateral partners for Myanmar in the area of education are UNDP and UNICEF, UNDP financed US$ 13 million between 1994 and 2002 in the three phases of the HDI education project implemented by UNESCO.
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Conclusion MOST is implementing the tasks of nurturing required technicians scientists by means of short-term and long-term plans outstrips the target goals and successfully carrying out in drawing plan and doing state-level research works for rural development, industrial development, and Technological development. The present status of Myanmar still have gaps compared with the developed countries. Therefore, we are still striving continuously for all round development of Science & Technology.
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