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Final Report Chapter 8 Project Implementation Plan As described above, a look at the LD Division’s capability to implement works reveals an inadequate number of personnel capable of handling new technology, with a total of only 14 engineers working in fiber optic cable transmission. In order to improve this situation, it will be necessary to deploy personnel from the microwave communications unit and provide them with the necessary training. 2) Metro networks within the 3 metropolitan cities Metro networks within the 3 metropolitan cities are managed by the Auto Phone Division, which is composed of a local telecommunications line unit and an exchange facilities unit. These units are responsible for the planning, design, supervision (construction works) and maintenance/operation of telecommunication lines and exchange facilities, respectively.  Exchange facilities unit ・ Construction specifications: In principle, MPT employees and vendors work together in execution design, and documents and drawings including specifications are also prepared jointly under the supervision of MPT. ・ Construction: Normally, suppliers carry out construction work, while MPT employees participate in the work along with the suppliers partly for the purpose of OJT. ・ Supervision/testing: A testing team is set up, with participation by local engineers and suppliers. ・ Maintenance/operation: Regular operation, supervision and scheduled maintenance are carried out by MPT employees.  Communication line facilities unit ・ Construction specifications: In principle, MPT employees carry out the execution design, and documents and drawings including specifications are also prepared by MPT. ・ Construction: Constructors and suppliers take joint charge of construction works. ・ Supervision/test: Skilled engineers conduct tests. ・ Maintenance/operation: Regular operation, supervision and scheduled maintenance are carried out by MPT employees. Under this project, it is planned that new fiber optical cables will be installed and for that reason, it is necessary to have personnel who can understand new technology, due to the planned introduction of DWDM. It is also necessary to develop human resources able to deal with new technology in a consistent manner for works ranging from cable laying to equipment testing. (See Chapter 11.) 3) IT network The ISP group in the Information Technology Department (IT Department) manages the nation-wide network with a total of 12 employees including EEs. The Internet in Myanmar is expected to grow in the future, and due to the shortage of human resources it is necessary to make plans to increase the number of personnel and to develop human resources. 8-4

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Preparatory Survey Report on the Project for Improvement of Communication Networks in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT)

Date Published: Jul 1, 2014

Abstract: Reform in the political and economic spheres by Thein Sein's administration extended to telecommunication service and substantial reduction of the usage fees resulted to rapid increase of users of communication services. It is expected that the demand of communication services will expand at an accelerating rate from now on , while current status of the development of the communication network is delayed even in major cities including Yangon, Mandalay and Nayptitaw This situation is one of factors preventing the improvement of civil life and economic development. In addition , an international gateway is currently only one in Yangon with lacking in backup system. Since provision of stable communication service is a base for all economic activities and civil life, nation wide improvement of the communication network is required for balanced development of the nation. Among them, the improvement of the communication network in major cities (Yangon, Mandalay and Nayptitaw ) at the center of economic and commercial activities is an urgent need.

Under the above circumstances, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Myanmar set a goal to increase telecommunication density including mobile phone up to 75% to 80% by the end of 2016.

At Japan Myanmar top level meeting held on April 2012, bilateral cooperation in ICT sector was discussed as high priority and agreed on cooperation in ICT sector. Following the agreement at top level meeting, Japanese Government decided to carry out the Preparatory Survey on The Project for Improvement of Communication Networks.

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