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MCF: Myanmar Computer Federation

MCF Profile

Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF) was established in 1998 by the promulgation of “Computer Science Development Law” of 1996, by the Union Government of Myanmar.

Primary Objective

To contribute towards the emergence of a modern developed State through ICT

Law: Computer Science Development Law of 1996
Council: Myanmar Computer Science Development Council (Est. 1996). Chaired by Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology
MCF: Myanmar Computer Federation (Est. 1998)

MCF > MCPA | MCIA | MCEA

MCF is the official federation – umbrella organization of all official computer-related associations, working groups, technical committees in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MCF is comprised of over ten thousand IT student & professional members, six hundred corporate members and over a hundred thousand young basic education student members.

MCPA

Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (Est. 1998)
10,000 + IT Students & Professionals

MCIA

Myanmar Computer Industry Association
(Est. 1998)
700 + Corporations

MCEA

Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association (Est. 1998)
100,000 + Basic Education Student members

Relations to State and NGO’s

DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

MCF works closely with the Myanmar Computer Science Development Council, which is chaired by the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
MCF, MCPA and MCIA Executive Committee members routinely serve on advisory committees, technical committees and working groups for various national bodies and government departments.

ICT Policies Recommendations

MCF has been participating in preparing ICT Master Plans for Myanmar, a total of 3 Master Plans since 2001.

2001-2005
2006-2010
2011-2015

Main Activities & Focus Areas

ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION SECTOR

Assistance has been provided to Teacher Training Colleges (computers, LCD projectors, technical trainings, seminars, basic computer & courseware development courses).

AWARDS FOR EDUCATION SECTOR

MCF has awarded educational institutions or students for their excellence in utilization of ICT.

TECHNICAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Technical seminars & workshops, BarCamps and corporate trainings for executives have been organized by MCF and its associations.

SENDING DELEGATIONS OVERSEAS

Corporate business delegations and professional delegations have been sent overseas, to participate in business matching, international cooperation, field studies, meetings and competitions.

TRAININGS

Hundreds of training courses have been conducted, with foreign and local teachers, organized by MCF and/or international organizations.

ICT LAB

Hands-on technical trainings are provided at the ICT Lab.

ICT AWARDS

Annually, awards have been given out in recognition of ICT innovations and applications. The recipients include local ICT companies, IT professionals and students.

IT BUSINESS PLAN CONTESTS

IT Business Plan contests have been held and it has provided valuable training for business knowledge, planning and critical thinking skills.

OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS

MCF and Associations have sent professionals and executives for overseas training by scholarship assistance received from foreign governments and organizations.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACADEMIC AWARDS

Locally, the Associations have awarded local scholarships for computer students. Students who have excelled in their studies have also been recognized and awarded for their academic excellence.

ICT EXHIBITIONS

MCF and computer associations throughout Myanmar, organize up to 10-15 ICT exhibitions and trade fairs.

ICT CARAVANS

ICT Caravans have been sent throughout Myanmar (Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Mon, Kayin and Shan).

RESOURCE & RESEARCH CENTERS

MCF and Associations provide libraries, resource centers and internet access centers for their members.

MYANMAR-KOREA IT CENTER

MCF and KAU provide Professional Trainings, Internship Program with the support of KOICA in the Center for one year project, started in Jan of this year.

Special ICT Economic Zones

SOFTWARE & ICT PARKS

Yangon The first software/ICT park in Myanmar, known as Myanmar ICT Park was established in 2001, in Yangon.
Mandalay The second software/ICT park was established in Mandalay, unfortunately, it was lost to fire, and is now being re-established and will be operational soon.
Yatanarpon Yatanarpon Cyber city (north of Mandalay) is a much larger zone, focused on soft-based industries, hardware manufacturing. It is managed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

International Collaboration

ASOCIO	– Member
CICC (Japan)	– International Conference & Forum – Scholarships – Conduct Onsite Trainings
AOTS (Japan)	– Scholarships – e-Learning Center
JITEC (Japan)	– Cross Certification
MEMI (Japan)	– conduct ICT trainings
PIKOM (Malaysia)	– Joint Task Force
ITEC (India)	– Scholarships
ITEC (India)	– Scholarships

Overseas Scholarships

CICC (Japan)	104
AOTS (Japan)	111
ITEC (India)	40
ITEC (India)	40
SCP (Singapore)	16
OSS Training	15
JDS	9
JENESYS (Japan)	26
Invitational IT Expert Training (Korea)	6
Total	327

Building Good Relations

JENESYS PROGRAMME

Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths
26 participants visited Japan for cultural exchange and short visit
Japan International Corporation Center (JICE)
Japan Government
Japanese Embassy
12-22 July 2010

Courses in e-Learning Center

Course	No	Participants
Internet	65	3250
MYFE	3	160
MYSW	6	220
MYNW	1	50
MYAE	1	43
MMPM	2	30
On Site Training	11	300
Web Master & NW Security	3	85
ICT Professional	40	1011
JAVA	2	25
LINUX	5	150
Internet Management	3	120
PHP, Design & UI Stream	2	120
	162	6126