Myanmar emerged from nearly 50 years of military rule to become one of Asia’s newest democracies. It launched a broad reform effort, including its telecommunications, for which it needed significant external investment. Following a successful competitive bid, the government awarded Ooredoo Myanmar (OML) one of two mobile telecom licenses.
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Myanmar) is one of the largest and poorest countries in the South East Asian region. The country recently emerged out of 60 years of conflict with run-down infrastructure from years of civil unrest. The government has embarked on a long-term transition from an authoritarian military system to democratic governance; from a centrally directed economy to market oriented reforms; and from years of strife to peace.
Presidential Directive No. 1/2013, tender guidelines for investments and business, has been replaced by Presidential Directive No. 1/2017, for tender procedures.
DICA is a key agency within the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER).