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Myanmar to Lay down Information Technology Program

            Xinhua
            29-JUN-98

            YANGON (June 30) XINHUA - Myanmar is planning
            to work out an information technology program in an
            effort to promote the development and
            advancement of computer technology in the
            country. 

            The plan was discussed at the first symposium on
            the information technology initiative held here
            Monday, the official newspaper The New Light of
            Myanmar reported Tuesday. 

            The symposium took place after two Myanmar
            associations of computer technicians and
            entrepreneurs were formed last month. 

            Plans are also under way to conduct master and
            doctorate courses with the assistance of a foreign
            university following the opening of institutes of
            computer science and technology in two major
            cities of Yangon and Mandalay with graduate and
            post-graduate courses conducted, said First
            Secretary of the Myanmar State Peace and
            Development Council Lieutenant-General Khin
            Nyunt at the symposium. 

            He stressed the need for effective application of
            advanced technology for rapid national progress
            and uplifting of society. 

            Myanmar started computerized teaching at
            universities and institutes in 1993. 

            After the promulgation of its Computer Technology
            Development Law in September 1996, the country
            has striven for the progress of computer
            technology, successfully launching the first
            interactive CD last month on "Myanmar Another
            Incarnation," which covers various aspects on the
            country.