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MCF. MCPA. MCIA. MCEA. Myanmar Computer Federation. MCF and Associations. 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
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MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA Myanmar Computer Federation MCF and Associations
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
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.
Law Government Council MCF Non-Government Organizations INSTITUTIONAL HIERARCHY MCPA MCIA MCEA States & Regions
Relations to State and NGO’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.
ICT Policies Recommendations MCF has been participating in preparing ICT Master Plans for Myanmar, a total of 3 Master Plans since 2001.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Special ICTEconomic Zones SOFTWARE & ICT PARKS Yangon The first software/ICT park in Myanmar, known as Myanmar ICT Park was established in 2001, in Yangon. 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. 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.
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
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
IT Business Plan Contests Since 2011, with a Japanese NGO
MCF will host the ASOCIO Mid Year Plenary Meeting May 10 to 12, 2013 in Yangon
MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA CURRENT STATUS & TRENDS Status and trends of Myanmar’s ICT Sector
Number of ICTCompanies by Region Figures are ICT companies, that are members of MCIA, as of Dec 2012.
ICT Companies in Yangon Region by Type of Business Source: MCIA, Dec 2012.
HRD Current Status in Myanmar Problems Low infrastructure Weak industry base Weak competitiveness 2 COEs for University of Computer Studies Start from this academic year 2012-2013
PC Penetration in Myanmar Source: MCIA, May 2012.
Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Source: MPT, Jan 2013.
Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Source: MPT, Jan 2013.
Summary of Myanmar’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Source: MPT, Jan 2013.
MCF MCPA MCIA MCEA THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION MCF and Computer Associations Presentation