MCF and Associations

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

18 April 2013

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

28 April 2013

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)

• 700 + Corporations

MCIA

• Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (Est. 1998)

• 100,000 + Basic Education Student members

MCEA

38 April 2013

48 April 2013

MCF

MCPA MCIA MCEA

Law

Council

States & Regions

Government

Non-Government Organizations

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.

58 April 2013

ICT Policies Recommendations

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

2001-2005

2006-2010

2011-2015

68 April 2013

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.

78 April 2013

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.

88 April 2013

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.

98 April 2013

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.

108 April 2013

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.

118 April 2013

Main Activities & Focus Areas

ICT 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).

128 April 2013

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.

138 April 2013

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. 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. YatanarponYatanarpon 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.

148 April 2013

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

• 12-22 July 2010

168 April 2013

Overseas Scholarships

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

178 April 2013

Courses in e-Learning Center

188 April 2013

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 Business Plan Contests

198 April 2013

Since 2011, with a Japanese NGO

ASOCIO MTV 2012 in Yangon

208 April 2013

218 April 2013

MCF will host

the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary Meeting

May 10 to 12, 2013 in Yangon

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Status and trends of Myanmar’s ICT Sector

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

238 April 2013

Number of ICT Companies by Region

Region / State Companies

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.

248 April 2013

ICT Companies in Yangon Region by Type of Business

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

258 April 2013

HRD Current Status in Myanmar

Ministry of Science & Technology

Number of Computer Universities / Colleges 25

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

6,000 +

Ministry of Education Number of Universities / Colleges -

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

1,500

Myanmar Computer Federation

Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear(JITEE / MCPA Certification)

700

Private Total Number of ICT Professionals PerYear 850

Problems1. Low infrastructure2. Weak industry base3. Weak competitiveness

268 April 2013

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

PC Penetration in Myanmar

Source: MCIA, May 2012.

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

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

Total number of PCs 430,000 460,000 500,000 545,000 600,000

278 April 2013

Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure

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2013.

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

288 April 2013

Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications InfrastructureIndicator 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

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Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications InfrastructureIndicator 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)

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2013.

308 April 2013

MCF and Computer Associations Presentation

MCF

MCPA

MCIA

MCEA

318 April 2013