Yangon city development plans 202020 pdf september 4, 20 by author digging through a stack of local newspapers i bought on my last trip to yangon i ran across this city plan for the development of yangon, inclusive or ring roads, green belts and flyover highways connecting west yangon to the thilawa special economic zone. The government of myanmar is in a position to improve myanmars economic outlook. Aug 31, 2018 the myanmar sustainable development plan msdp provides a longterm vision. Thilawa special economic zone sez, myanmar the thilawa sez, 23 km southeast of yangon, is the first sez to be established by the myanmar government.
Oct 24, 2018 a new plan for sustainable development within its framework, the united nations development programme will work during the next five years with government, development partners, civil society groups, the private sector and all communities to help myanmar achieve sustainable development. Per capita gdp growth for myanmar is expected at 5. The transition emboldened social activism, expressed as protests regarding the. Status and future plan for national logistics master plan. Over the last five years 20112015 myanmar has been engaged in a process of political and economic liberalization that will transform the countrys economy and society and see the nation emerge as an important economic entity in asean and the wider regional and global economy. The practice of economic development has become more diversified and multilayered. It influences shortterm plan, mediumterm plan and longterm plan for the whole township and also expectations for landused, cultivation, industries, trade and social issues in the township level. Myanmar welcomes that the document underscores the importance of promoting and strengthening sustainable oceanbased economies particularly for the sids and ldcs by mobilizing means of development in line with the 2030 sdg agenda. Sustainable development goals open development myanmar. The government of myanmar is in a position to improve myanmar s economic outlook. Jica updates 2040 plan for yangon development the myanmar times. Myanmar s political transition of 2011 was followed by changes in the political and economic realms of society.
For instance, implementing the cogent new myanmar sustainable development plan msdp, collecting more revenue and spending it better, and providing greater policy certainty and a simpler operating environment for businesses. The vision for myanmar nsds is set as wellbeing and happiness for myanmar people with 3 overarching goals. Ministry of national planning and economic development and to put them in. Policy challenges in implementing national development. Differences in economic development practices, as well as diverse challenges and opportunities across markets and regions can make it difficult to define the profession and articulate economic development priorities on a broad scale. Myanmar sustainable development plan 20182030 open.
The governments master plan for the development of the country provides a framework for coordination and cooperation across all ministries, states and regions. Myanmar ranks 145 th of 188 countries in the 2016 human development index and 80 th of 159 countries in the gender inequality index. By theint thaw acronym msdp stands out as myanmar sustainable development plan covering motley assortments of 250 plans with state priorities such as that of national reconciliation, that of better justice system, and that of reform on the state owned economic enterprises. The transition to nominally civilian rule under a new constitution was the first step in an ongoing sequence of rapid and farreaching political and economic reforms that have unleashed tremendous changes in the po litical and economic land scape. Myanmar sustainable development planmsdp global new light. Myanmar sustainable development plan 2018 2030 myanmar. Myanmar investment promotion plan mipp,integrating domestic investment promotion and foreign investment promotion into one plan in line with the directions of the national comprehensive development plan 201 and the investment policy of 2016.
Since the reopening of the myanmar economy in 2011, the country has undergone significant. Presented by ministry of national planning and economic. United nations development programme myanmar project document. The tvet forum was held on 15 and 16 july 2016 at the myanmar convention center 2 in nay pyi taw and the asean regional technical and vocational education and training. Longterm foreign direct investment promotion plan in myanmar. In august, the ministry of planning and finance published the myanmar sustainable development plan 20182030. Myanmar summary of the mediumterm development plan. Yangon city development plans 202020 pdf official adapt.
The national development strategy of our government is not aimed at developing a class or a community but aimed at developing every aspect of all walks of life. Myanmar investment promotion planmipp,integrating domestic investment promotion and foreign investment promotion into one plan in line with the directions of the national comprehensive development plan 201 and the investment policy of 2016. In other words, it is a superior plan with a vision of sustainability. May 23, 2018 in 2011, the union ministry of national planning and economic development developed the framework of economic and social reforms fesr. Myanmars new economic and political reforms have drawn considerable. Myanmar has gone through a phase of unprecedented change since the november 2010 general elections. Using the multidimensional disadvantage index to better boost welfare in. Mostly, myanmar practices topdown approach in drawing plan. In getting assistances from official development assistance oda, a plan has been approved for establishing japan myanmar aung san vocational training institute jmasvti. New jobs are the lifeblood of any thriving region and can ensure economic health and prosperity for years to come. A study conducted under the auspices of the center for business research and development cbrd, faculty of business administration, national university of singapore, singapore. Boosting the private sectors contribution to growth p. Apr 14, 2017 kan zaw, myanmars minister of national planning and economic development, said last week that the governments medium and longterm reforms would ensure the creation of an investmentfriendly climate and keep up with asean and international norms and standards. Myanmar sustainable development plan 2018 2030 mimu.
Delivering reliable and affordable power to all myanmar people p. Developing myanmars information and communication technology sector toward inclusive growth this paper assesses myanmars information and communication technology sector, identifies constraints the. Economic development reference guide acknowledgements verizon verizons mission is to open doors for economic development and to build relationships and partnerships that help create and retain jobs in verizon communities. Republic of the union of myanmar directorate of investment and company administration dica longterm foreign direct investment. The ncdp is a development strategy that in the longterm is aimed. More than 70 years since unicef was established in the aftermath of world war ii, our. What follows is not a plan for economic development as it is commonly. Myanmar economic monitor december 2018 myanmar economic monitor. The mem draws on available data reported by the government of myanmar and additional information collected as part of the world bank. Nu government an 8year economic and social development program. The second five year development plan fydp ii 201617 202021 takes into account the integration of the five year development plan fydp and the national strategy for growth and reduction of poverty nsgrpmkukuta planning frameworks. Project for the national logistics master plan objective of the project. Policy challenges in implementing national development plans.
Adb operations in myanmar address the strategic areas of infrastructure connectivity, human capital and skills development, and structural and institutional reform to improve the inclusiveness of the countrys economic growth. What follows is not a plan for economic development as it is commonly understood. Economic transition amid conflict world bank documents. The myanmar sustainable development plan msdp is the expression of our national development vision a vision that finds. Genuine development will only come to myanmar if, and only if, all these plans move harmoniously and coherently under the aegis of a single national strategy. Asian development bank asian development bank 6 adb avenue, mandaluyong city 1550 metro manila, philippines. Social protection in myanmar was highlighted and discussed at a parallel working session of the second annual forum on january 2526, 2014, organized by the ministry of national planning and economic development and attended by government ministries, members.
Currently, myanmar has myriad sectoral, ministerial and subnational plans. The zone is being developed in cooperation with the japanese government in two phases. The program for economic development in myanmar final report. Following a decade of consistent economic growth the country achieved lowermiddleincome country status in 2015, but social indicators remain low. The publication draws on available data reported by the government of myanmar and additional information collected as part of the world bank groups regular economic monitoring and policy dialogue. The myanmar economic monitor mem periodically analyzes economic. Myanmars economic policy priorities carnegie endowment. Balanced economic growth, social development and better statistics although myanmar has a history of national and sector development plans, it has introduced new medium and longterm planning tools with its liberalising reforms. Agricultural development strategy and investment plan draft.
A new plan for sustainable development the myanmar times. Asserting the right of individuals to freely pursue the economic opportunities they choose, so as to enable private sector growth in line with a market economy. The myanmar sustainable development plan msdp is the expression of our national development vision a vision that finds resonance in the global sustainable development agenda. Economic development of burma khin maung kyi, ronald findlay, r. The myanmar economic monitor is a biannual analysis of economic developments, economic prospects and policy priorities in myanmar. The grand plan for the chinamyanmar economic corridor. By clare hammond frontier at 10am on february 6, then minister for planning and finance u kyaw win arrived at the state guesthouse in kunming, the capital of chinas yunnan province, to meet mr ning jizhe. A total of 26 areas have been identified to achieve the goals.
Region plan is drawn by statesregions concerned using bottomup approach. Developing myanmars information and communication technology. Economic development is the sustained increase in income of all members of society so as to be free from material want. The theme of fydp ii nurturing industrialization for economic transformation and human. In that sense, a plan consists of definite targets to be achieved. Burma, the economic underdevelopment is a matter of concern to political leaders. Development program is gearing up to expand its program significantly, focusing on.
Jica updates 2040 plan for yangon development the japan international cooperation agency jica has handed over an updated version of its 2040 master plan for yangons development to the region government, which is waiting until it has received a bevy of other plans from other agencies before deciding which recommendations to adopt. United nations development programme myanmar project. Addis ababa action plan on financing for development. Planning and economic development coordinates and drafts the fesr after consulting. Sep 26, 2018 behind closed doors, myanmar has moved a step closer to approving the ambitious, multibillion dollar chinamyanmar economic corridor. National comprehensive development plan consult myanmar. Genuine development will only come to myanmar if, and only if, all. Founded upon the objective of giving coherence to the policies and institutions necessary to achieve genuine, inclusive and transformational economic growth, this msdp has been developed reinvigorate reform and promote bold action. The comprehensive plan, economic and engineering development of burma, laid out a strategy of economic and administrative policies to stimulate growth in agriculture and irrigation, transportation, telecommunications.