Information Technology: Propelling Economic Growth

1. Information Technology:Propelling Economic Growth By U TheinOo Patron, Myanmar Computer Federation Chairman, Myanmar ICT Development Cooperation Chairman, Steering Committee for Yangon & Mandalay Computer Universities (CoE)

2. MESSAGE 1 • It is widely accepted (also in Myanmar) that ICT is at the centre of an economic and social transformation. • Advances in ICTs have dramatically changed the World economy over the last few decades. • The fact that ICT can propelled economic development is proven. • The intrinsic value of ICT lies not in its ease for communications and information but rather as an enabler for growth and development.ICT is considered as a powerful tool for economic growth and poverty eradication.

3. IDI and GNI Per Capital ICT Development is a major factor for well being Source : ITU

4. ICT Sector contribution to GDP ICT Sector contribution to GDP, 2005 • ICT has significant impact to socio economic performance of the country • This trend also has positive impact to the economic growth • ICT sector contribution to GDP in Korea was 17.2% in 2007

5. MESSAGE 2 • Myanmar had plan but no implementation • Myanmar leaders, business communities and even general public recognize that ICT is a key enabler for socio-economic development. • There are efforts in preparing ICT development plans. • 2001-2005 Master plan • 2006-2010 Master plan and Action plan • 2011-2015 Follow up plan • But there is still not much concrete implementationefforts for ICT development.

6. Framework: ICT for Development ICT Index • Access • Literacy • Use Sector Development Fundamentals Impact (Values) • Agriculture • Trade • Manufacturing • Transportation • Service • Health • Education • Good Governance • Clean Government • Transparency • Fair Competition • Inclusiveness • Economic Development • Food • Clothing • Shelter • Transportation • Social Development • Education • Health • Entertainment (Leisure) • Political Development • Participation ICT Industry Development Capital • Human Capital • Technology & Telecommunication Infrastructure • Organization • Legal Infrastructure • Financial Capital Millennium Development Goals Eliminate Poverty and Hunger Ensure primary education for all Promote gender equality Reduce juvenile mortality Better maternal care Combat diseases Ensure sustainable environment Build global partnership for development • Access to Knowledge • Access to Market • Access to Technology • Better Communication • Reduce Cost • Improve Productivity • Gain Competitive Advantage

7. Vision: 2011-2015 ICT Master Plan

8. Focused Areas

9. Action Plan

10. Action Plan (continued)

11. MESSAGE 3 • Just developing and talking about vision, mission and reform and not putting concrete efforts leave Myanmar at the bottom of IDI ranking and consequently economic development.

12. IDI Index 2010 and 2011 Source : ITU

13. IDI Access Sub-Index 2010 and 2011 Myanmar teledensity will reach 50% by end of 2015 (MOST). It is a challenging job. If fulfilled, Myanmar’s ranking may go up. Source : ITU

14. ICT Access Key Indicator in Myanmar Source : MOST

15. ICT Skill Sub-Index 2010 and 2011 Myanmar’s ICT Skill Index is not so bad. We may be able to improve considerably if we give priority to e-Education and ICT HRD. Skill may be deciding factor in the future. Source : ITU

16. ICT Use Sub-Index 2010 and 2011 We may still need to increase awareness that ICT is key for development and systematic efforts are needed. Source : ITU

17. IMF Estimates: 2011 ASEAN GDP (nominal) Source : IMF

18. IMF Estimates: 2011 ASEAN GDP (per capital) Source : IMF

19. MESSAGE 4 • Myanmar is really changing • ICT Developmentin Myanmar is at the early stage • There are many opportunities for cooperation with countries like United States

20. Opportunities in Myanmar

21. Cooperation for mutual benefits • Technical assistance • Technical Transfer • Financial Assistant • Consultation • Outsourcing • Investment Myanmar Problems & Weakness Investors Advantage • Weak Infrastructure • ICT HRD quality • Awareness • Cyber Law • Technological know-how • Job Creation • Entering international Market • Financial resources • Cost Saving • Extension of Working Hours • Overcome Manpower shortage • Investment Opportunities • New Market • Outsource Human Resource • Link to ASEAN • Globalization Advantages • Technology Transfer • Know-How and Experiences • ICT use • Job Creation • High Income • Growth in ICT industry • Increase Competitiveness of Myanmar

22. Involvement in ICT HRD in Myanmar? Inclusive Social Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Necessary Outcome Productivity Quality Products Good Service Potential Sectors Agriculture Mining Oil/GAS Forestry Life Stock & Fisheries Finance & Service Manufacturing Trade Enabling Environment Legal Framework HRD Logistic Telecom Infra Electricity Capital Investment Basic Elements Human Rights Good Governance Clean Governance Transparency Fair Competition Inclusiveness • Assistance in HRD Projects • Establishment of IT educational Institutes • Internship programs • Technical transfer

23. Investment in ICT Infrastructure development? Inclusive Social Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Necessary Outcome Productivity Quality Products Good Service Potential Sectors Agriculture Mining Oil/GAS Forestry Life Stock & Fisheries Finance & Service Manufacturing Trade Enabling Environment Legal Framework HRD Logistic Telecom Infra Electricity Capital Investment Basic Elements Human Rights Good Governance Clean Governance Transparency Fair Competition Inclusiveness • Assistance in Infrastructure Building • Any Companies should find opportunities to invest in Infrastructure Projects. • Technological assistance and transfer.

24. Capital Investment in ICT Sector? Inclusive Social Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Necessary Outcome Productivity Quality Products Good Service Potential Sectors Agriculture Mining Oil/GAS Forestry Life Stock & Fisheries Finance & Service Manufacturing Trade Enabling Environment Legal Framework HRD Logistic Telecom Infra Electricity Capital Investment Basic Elements Human Rights Good Governance Clean Governance Transparency Fair Competition Inclusiveness • Direct Investment • Creation of Investment Funds for Investment in ICT sector in Myanmar • Form JV with Myanmar Company

25. Involvement in development of economic sectors? Inclusive Social Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Necessary Outcome Productivity Quality Products Good Service Potential Sectors Agriculture Mining Oil/GAS Forestry Life Stock & Fisheries Finance & Service Manufacturing Trade Enabling Environment Legal Framework HRD Logistic Telecom Infra Electricity Capital Investment Basic Elements Human Rights Good Governance Clean Governance Transparency Fair Competition Inclusiveness • Find opportunities in interested Sectors and conduct feasibility studies quickly • Find good business partners and build good relationship in interested Sectors quickly

26. Conclusion • We need to recognize that ICT4D is a program aimed at bridging the digital-divide and bolstering economic development by ensuring equal access to up-to-date Information and Communication Technologies. • Myanmar is really changing and reversal is impossible • Development in Myanmar presents enormous Investment Opportunities in IT Sector. However, Investment will only be fruitful only with assistance and technology transfer contributing to capacity building. • Government commitment and involvement in ICT4D is very important at the initial stage where private sector cooperation is insufficient. There must be cooperation and coordination between the two governments. • Helping Myanmar in development will be mutually beneficial to America. We can become political, social and economic partners.

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