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ICT Initiatives and Disaster Management
in Myanmar
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Nwe Ni Soe Yin Deputy Chief Engineer MCIT, Myanmar.
14-15 May 2015 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
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Contents
1. A Glance into Myanmar
2. Current Status of ICT Infrastructure
3. National ICT Policies
4. Disaster Management Activities
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Geography
A Glance into Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital
• largest on the mainland in South-East Asia
• total land area: 676,577 square kilometer
• International borders:5,858 Kilometer
(Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand and Laos)
• total coastal line length:2,832 kilometer.
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Topography
• 50% of mountains and forests ( mostly in northern and eastern)
• plains region ( middle )
• delta and valley regions ( southern )
A Glance into Myanmar
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• Population: 51 million
• Ethnic groups 135
• States & Divisions: 14
• Capital: Nay Pyi Taw
• Urban, rural ratio: 30:70
• Economy: Agriculture based
• Languages : Myanmar
• Currency: Kyats
• Climate : tropical (monsoon, cool, hot)
General Information
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ICT Infrastructure
Tele-Density ~ 45 % (mobile 44% , fixed 1%)
National Transmission: Fiber Link (4400km)
Digital Microwave Link (349 Stations)
Overseas Communications: Cross Border Link ( India , china ,Thailand
and Lao)
Satellite Communication,
Sea-Me-We(3) Submarine Cable
Last Mile Link: Dedicated Link, Wireless Broad Band Access,
MPT Satellite Terminal 6
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Mobile phone area coverage map
National Transmission
Backbone Network
Fiber link (4400km)
Microwave Stations
SEA.ME.WE 3
to Thailand
to Thailand
to India to China
to Lao/ Vietnam to Bangladesh
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Nay Pyi Taw
Mandalay
PoP
ISP
Yangon
Cross border Fiber Link
Sea-Me-We 3 Submarine Cable
Global Internet
Internet subscriber ~ 17.7 Millions
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Internet Service
Internet Backbone Capacity ~ 42.32 GB 9
Current Status & Issues of e-Government
• Government encouragement
• Initiatives for Informatization
• Strong leadership from government
• Leap- frog opportunities
• Inadequate IT Infrastructure and Internet Access
• Rare Online Public Services
• Lack of supporting program for Informatization
• Absence of System Integration
• Lack of end user Utilization and Awareness
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Myanmar ICT Policies
1. Myanmar ICT Development Master Plan (2005)
2. 2nd Myanmar ICT Development Master Plan (2011)
( ICT Infrastructure , ICT industry, ICT HRD, e-Government, e-Commerce,
e-Education, ICT Legal Framework, ICT Standardization and Liberalization )
3. E-Government Master Plan (2015)
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Directive on ICT Development and Utilization
• To widely and effectively use of ICT in every sectors as an essential
factor for socio- economic development.
• To develop the national telecommunication network for high speed
communication, good quality and cost effective, and increase access
to internet country wide.
• To promote competition in ICT networks and services, broaden and
enhance international cooperation.
• To create favorable conditions for the development and use of ICT
through the national telecommunication network infrastructure.
• To develop human resource in the field of ICT as key factor for the
successful implementation of ICT`
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Disaster Management Activities
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(Fire) 73%
(Storm) 12%
(Flood) 11 %
(Earthquake)
(Tsunami)
(Landslide)
(Drought)
Hazards Profile of Myanmar
4 %
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Fire All Round the country
Flood Annual flood occur in
Kayin , Bago , Mandalay,
and Ayaeyarwaddy
Region.
(Especially townships and
villages which are situated
along the rivers banks of
Ayaryarwaddy, Sittaung,
Thanlwin, Madauk and Shwe
Kyin. )
Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar
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Cyclone, Tsunami : Costal areas -Thanintharyi region, - Mon State, - Rakhine State, - Yangon Region - AyeyarWaddy Region
Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar
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Thanintharyi
Mon
Rakhine
Yangon AyeyarWaddy
Earthquake: around the country
- Nay Pyi Taw,
- Bago,
- Sagaing and
- Mandalay Regions
- Shan State are prone areas.
Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar
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Drought: Central Myanmar
- Sagaing
- Magwe and
- Mandalay regions
Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar
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Landslide Hilly Region
- Kachin,
- Chin,
- Shan and
- Rakhine States and
- Thanintharyi Region
Potential Hazards and Prone Areas in Myanmar
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No. Date Hazard Estimate Lost (Kyats)
1 26-12-2004 Tsunami (1585.56) Million
2 2/3-5-2008 Cyclone Nargis (11.7)Trillion
3 22-10-2010 Cyclone Giri (0.024)Trillion
4 24-3-2011 Tarlay Earthquake (3031.30)Million
5 19/20-10-2011 Magwe Flash Flood (15465.25)Million
6 11-11-2012 Tapaikkyin Earthquake (8140.12)Million
Major hazards in Myanmar
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Institutional Arrangement for Disaster Management
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Objective :
• to take the systematic preparedness measures for the disasters
which can occur from time to time in the country
• to undertake the quick and effective activities on relief and
support during the disaster.
National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee(NDPCC) And
National Disaster Preparedness Management working Committee
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National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee (2013) Chairman : Vice President
National Disaster Preparedness Management working Committee Chairman : Minister, MOSWRR
Sub-Committee Chairman
1 Information Dy Minister, Information
2 Emergency Communication Dy Minister, Communication and Technology
3 Search & Rescue Dy Minister, Home Affairs
4 Initial assessment &Emergency Supply Dy Minister, Commerce
5 Damage and loss confirmation Dy Minister, National Planning and Economic Development
6 Transport and Route Clearance Dy Minister, Rail Transport
7 Mitigation & Establishing of Emergency Shelter Dy Minister, MOSWRR
8 Health care Dy Minister, Health
9 Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Dy Minister, Border Affairs
10 International Relations Dy Minister, Foreign Affairs
11 Security Dy Minister, Home Affairs 23
Coordination, Cooperation and Communication System For DRM
National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
International Organization
Ministries
ACDM
Private Organization
Concerned Department
State/Regional Government
Relief and Resettlement Department Intelligentsia
LNGOs
UN/INGOs
AHA Centre
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National Disaster Management
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• to support the implementation of disaster management interventions
• to serve as a legal instrument in support of taking necessary actions
• to make strategic decision in order to reduce the negative effects of
natural disasters,
“ The National Disaster Management Law “ was promulgated on 31
June,2013 .
• The process will undertake to issue the regulations, to cover all
aspects of disaster management from preparedness to mitigation to
response to resilient.
1. National Disaster Management Law
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2. Emergency Operation Center(EOC-RRD)
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In case of Emergency Situation,
• to provide the comprehensive solution to the decision makers by
collecting necessary data and information for effective response.
• To supports for emergency management, response and logistic
through information sharing on network and quick decision
making.
In normal time,
• EOC runs for disaster preparedness, information management
and coordination for disaster risk reduction.
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A program will be developed to lay down capacity building activities that will include conducting trainings, study visits to neighboring countries and their involvement as resource persons in disaster management trainings
Disaster Management Training Center is under the deployment and appropriate to open within 2015, aims to conduct processes, learning kits and trainings for developing relief and emergency response plans.
3. Establishment of Disaster Management Training Center
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Goals: ‘To make Myanmar Safer and more Resilient against Natural Hazards, thus Protecting Lives, Livelihood and Developmental Gains’
4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR]
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1. To build a more resilient and safer community through conceptualization, development and implementation of appropriate disaster risk reduction programs and culture of safety;
2. To provide a framework for implementing Myanmar’s DRR commitments at the global and regional levels, under HFA and AADMER;
3. To provide a mechanism where the disaster risk reduction initiatives of all Government Ministries and Departments, supported by UN organizations and other stakeholders, can be coordinated and monitored;
4. To provide a conducive environment for mainstreaming DRR into development plans, and programs at the National, State, Division, Township, and Village Tract levels;
5. To support mutually beneficial partnerships between the Myanmar Government and their development cooperation partners in DRR programs.
Objectives:
4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR]
Overview of Components:
4. Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction [MAPDRR]
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To widely and effectively use of ICT in National Disaster Resilient as an essential factor to build “save and resilient nation through preventive measures to save the lives and properties” .
However, ICT and e-Government in Myanmar are several steps behind most developed countries, and also lagging behind neighbouring South-East Asia countries.
In order to accomplish effective transition to reach desire level of e-Government, It is crucial to simplify delivery of electronic services to citizens.
It is also important to implement the MAPDRR in comprehensive and systematic manner by all stakeholders under the leadership of the Government of Myanmar “To make Myanmar Safer and more Resilient against Natural Hazards ”
Way Forward
Thank you !
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