{"id":6361,"date":"2014-07-16T09:31:14","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T09:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/?p=6361"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:19:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:19:56","slug":"gsma-ministry-communications-myanmar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/gsma-ministry-communications-myanmar\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA  WORKS WITH MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT  OF MOBILE  SECTOR IN MYANMAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Myanmar<\/strong>: The GSMA today reinforced its commitment to support Myanmar\u2019s burgeoning mobile sector by hosting a workshop with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) on \u201cMobile Communications as an Agent of Inclusion and Change\u201d. This is the third workshop organised by the GSMA to assist the work of the MCIT in creating and implementing mobile-related laws and policies, and forms part of the GSMA\u2019s wider commitment towards training and development in mobile sector regulation throughout the Asia Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Attended by U Myat Hein, Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Myanmar, the workshop focused on the ways in which the mobile industry can stimulate economic growth. In particular, it focused on accelerating digital inclusion, including the widespread rollout of mobile financial products, for urban and rural communities alike, and how to deploy the country\u2019s radio spectrum assets most effectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to supporting the Myanmar Government\u2019s oversight of the country\u2019s mobile sector and ensuring that investment in new and innovative mobile services is maximised through the adoption of regulatory best practice,\u201d said Tom Phillips, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA. \u201cMyanmar is on the cusp of dramatic digital transformation, both economically and socially. Mobile services will play a pivotal role in stimulating economic growth, boosting job creation and ensuring vital connectivity for the country\u2019s businesses and individuals alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the workshop, the GSMA pledged to continue its support for the telecoms sector in Myanmar through the provision of three formal capacity building courses in 2015 for government policy makers and regulators. The courses will address mobile regulation for socio-economic development, spectrum management and mobile money for financial inclusion. Myanmar is the first country in Asia to benefit from such a wide-ranging commitment from the GSMA.<\/p>\n<p>This programme follows last month\u2019s signing at Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Multimedia University of Malaysia to co-develop a Masters course in Converged Telecoms Policy and Regulation and paves the way for the GSMA\u2019s wider engagement in training the region\u2019s leading policy makers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">-ENDS-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors<\/strong><br \/>\nFor more information about the GSMA\u2019s Capacity Building Programme, visit https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/capacitybuilding<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the GSMA<\/strong><br \/>\nThe GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide.\u00a0Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world\u2019s mobile operators with 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\">www.gsma.com<\/a>. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contacts<\/strong><br \/>\nGSMA Press Office<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:pressoffice@gsma.com\">pressoffice@gsma.com <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Myanmar: The GSMA today reinforced its commitment to support Myanmar\u2019s burgeoning mobile sector by hosting a workshop with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) on \u201cMobile Communications as an Agent of Inclusion and Change\u201d. 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