Country Presentation ( Jordan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka) By: Nancy, Sanda, Indrani, Mangali,Mu Mu and Hnin

GEOGRAPHY & BASIC FACTS

Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia, Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia, South of Syria, Southwest of Iraq, East of Occupied Palestine. South of Syria, Southwest of Iraq, East of Occupied Palestine. Jordan

Capital: Amman Population: 5,480,000 Area: 89,342 km2 Languages: Arabic Religions: Muslim (94%) Christian (6%) Jordan

Myanmar  Largest Country in South East Asia Region  Total land area: sq miles, (677,000 sq km) miles (936 Km ) from east to west miles (2051 Km) from north to south. - Length of coastline from the mouth of Naaf River to Kawthaug miles (2234 Km)  Population: million (2007)  Climate: Tropical monsoon climate  Religion : Freedom of Religion Buddhism, Islam, Christian,Hindus  Official Language: Myanmar

SRI LANKA SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean Official name is Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Extent is 65,610 sq.km. (maximum length-435km. Maximum width -225km.) Tropical and two major rainy seasons. Highest point is Piduruthalagala Lowest point is sea level

Sri Lanka Natural resources limestone,Graphite,mineral sands, gems, phosphates and clay Land use percentages Water - 870sq.km land area - 64,74 sqkm. Coast line - 1,340km. Arable land % permanent crops % Irrigated land - 6,510 sq..km.

GDP Jordan bn US$ Myanmar bn US$ Sri Lanka bn US$

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

JORDAN

Roman amphitheater Jordan

Petra Jordan

Jerash Jordan

Wadi Rum Jordan

MYANMAR

Myanmar Myanmar SHWEDAGON PAGODA SHWEDAGON PAGODA

Myanmar KYEIKHTE YOE PAGODA

Myanmar INLEY LAKE

Myanmar INLAY LAKE

Myanmar BAGAN

Myanmar PAGODA

SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka DALADA MALIGAWA

Sri Lanka

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED JORDANMYANMAR SRI LANKA Need assessment studies Capaciy building (equipments,QC equipments,CAM/CAD systems) Managerial capability building (Marketing,production, HR) National linkages Industrial development management Marketing studies Financial support Technical support Need assessment studies Micro financing Capaciy building (e Managerial capability building (Marketing,production, HR) Infrastructure facilities and technical and technology support

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDERS JORDANMYANMAR SRI LANKA Ministry of Industry and Trade Chambers of Industry Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JE) The National Fund for Enterprise Support (NAFES) The USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ) Business Development Center (Tatweer) Development and employment fund Ministry of Industry (I) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Ministry of Livestock Breeding and Fisheries Ministry of Co-operative Ministry of Commerce Committee for Industrial Development (CID) Myanmar Industrial Development Committee (MIDC) Myanmar Industrial Development Working Commiittee (MIDWC) Ministry of Industries Ministry of Enterprise Dev.& Inv.Promotion Ministry of Rural Industries & Self Employment Promotion Provincial Industrial Ministries Chamber of Commerce & Industry Industrial Development Board NGOs Private sector organisations

COMMON CHALLENGES/ISSUES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES JORDANMYANMAR SRI LANKA Lack of Financing Lack of Financing Lack of governmental Policy Lack of Financing Lack of technical Expertise Lack of governmental Policy Lack of Financing Lack of technical Expertise & technical know-how Lack of governmental Policy

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