initiatives are selected through competitive tender based on experience, existing e-commerce related platforms and capacity, development capability, and a capability to link businesses in particular sectors through the platform. It would be advantageous if the platforms also had the ability to ship products and produce procured through the IT platform. By 2023, B2B marketplaces will be established for key sectors of the economy supporting micro, small and medium sized businesses in Myanmar to buy inputs for their businesses and sell their produce, products and services using an appropriate technology base. These marketplaces will be supported through the State and Regional e-commerce hubs. 12

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