Developing Myanmar’s Information and Communication Technology Sector toward Inclusive Growth

Kee-Yung Nam (), Maria Rowena Cham () and Paulo Rodelio Halili ()
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Kee-Yung Nam: Asian Development Bank
Maria Rowena Cham: Asian Development Bank
Paulo Rodelio Halili: Asian Development Bank

No 462, ADB Economics Working Paper Series from Asian Development Bank

Abstract: Myanmar’s recent socioeconomic and political reforms have signaled a readiness to reintegrate into the world economy. To leapfrog the economy and accelerate growth, the country should take advantage of digital technology. This paper assesses Myanmar’s information and communication technology sector, identifies constraints the sector faces, and recommends policies that will help the government overcome them. Given limited public resources, Myanmar will need help translating its information and communication technology infrastructure needs into financially viable and bankable projects that can attract private sector financing.

Keywords: e-governance; ICT infrastructure; information and communication technology development; Myanmar; telecommunications (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L86 L88 L96 L98 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 49 pages
Date: 2015-11-17
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