Government) and include representatives from the private sector, civil society
organisations, and key development partners.
Table 5: Other Actors Involved in Myanmar’s ICT Sector
The Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF)
Established in 1998 as part of the Computer Science Development Law. MCF is an
umbrella organisation made up of all the official computer-related associations and
technical groups in Myanmar. The MCF performs a variety of functions including
assisting in the development of ICT policy, holding technical seminars and workshops,
holding ICT case study competitions, trainings, and sending delegations overseas. The
MCF works closely with the Computer Science Development Council. There are various
sub-associations of Myanmar Computer Federation, including the Myanmar Computer
Industry Association (MCIA), Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (MCPA) and
Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (MCEA).
Myanmar Computer Industry Association (MCIA)
The MCIA leads coordination between State and Division level computer industry
associations, while working to implement the objectives in the 1996 Computer Science
Development Law. The MCIA State and Division associations include 57:
Yangon Computer Industry Association (Yangon)
Mandalay Computer Industry Association (Mandalay)
Ayeyarwaddy Computer Industry Association (Pathein)
Sagaing Computer Industry Association (Monywa)
Shan Computer Industry Association (Taunggyi)
Mon Computer Industry Association (Mawlamyine)
Bago Computer Industry Association (Bago)
Magway Computer Industry Association (Magway)
Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (MCPA)
The MCPA functions similarly to the MCIA in terms of serving as a coordinating body
between State and Division level organisations. The MCPA holds seminars related to
computer science and also participates in research related to computer science and
technology.
Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (MCEA)
Established in 1998, the MCEA includes over 100,000+ basic education student
members. 58 MCEA does not currently have an independent website.
57 See, Myanmar Computer Industry Association, “Organisational Structure” (last accessed August 2015).
58 See, Myanmar Computer Federation, “MCEA” (last accessed August 2015).
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