4.9 No. Indicative action Expected outputs Priority level Potential support by: 8.3.1 Increase awareness on incubators, business accelerators and venture capitalists among MSMEs, through business associations and targeted information campaigns. Diversified and innovative sources of funding for MSMEs and entrepreneurs with ICT and e-commerce ventures projects. High MoC, MoI, MYEA, business incubators, business associations 8.3.2 Increase availability or incubators, venture capital service provision outside Yangon. Tech start-ups and e-commerce businesses can offer services outside Yangon, growing local ecosystems and offering more options for local consumers High MoC, MoI, MYEA, business incubators, business associations, local state or city councils 8.3.3 Support hubs and acceleration programmes towards financial self-sustainability, through financial support from development aid or “boot strapping” e.g. small grants, scholarship for key staff, consulting activities, facilities provision and reciprocal ‘in kind’ arrangements with service providers. Hubs and acceleration programmes are able to mentor increased numbers of start-ups and provide financial means. Their number increases, with several supported solely by Government or domestic private sector. Medium MoC, MoI, MYEA, business incubators, business associations, DACU Related strategies Trade agreements and other international agreements A successful e-commerce strategy seeks to address all concerns in the e-commerce chain: establishment of business, setting e-payment systems, product delivery (be it domestic or cross-border), and aftersales services. Trade agreements can play an important role in harnessing the potential of e-commerce. They are one of the instruments available to Governments to pursue new market access opportunities and welcome the goods and services of new businesses to the country. Finally, trade agreements can include measures to promote cooperation among the Parties. 51