1. Some STI Statistics in Myanmar
Dr. Soe Win
Director-General, Department of Higher Education(Upper Myanmar)
Ministry of Education
and
Aung Than
Tutor, Department of Statistics, Meiktila Institute of Economics

2. Introduction The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
situated in South Eastern Asia
total land area is 677,000 sq.km.
China, Laos, Thailand, India and Bangladesh are neighbors
enjoys a tropical monsoon climate
population is estimated over 59 million in 2010 with almost 70% of the population living in rural areas

3. Myanmar Administration
Democratic Government
Administration in two tires:
Union government
State or Regional government
5-year periodically election
Union of 7 states and 7 Regions with seats of government located in the central city, Nay Pyi Taw.

4. We emphasize on - Building of modern industrialized nation through -
From Agro-based Economy to Industrialized Economy
To Strengthen Scientific Knowledge and Technological Development
Building of modern industrialized nation through -
the agricultural development and all-round development of other sectors of the economy;
developing the electric power and energy sectors to be in conformity with the developing trend of industries;
having continuous development for the infrastructure sector and realizing balanced economy and all-round development of the economy

5. Statistical System in Myanmar
Central Statistical Organization (CSO) functioning on a national level since 1952
Some ministries set up their own planning and statistical departments.
Other ministries have separate statistical units in Ministry level as well as Department level.

6. Science and Technology Indicators
Cannot get S&T Indicators directly because there is no institution responsible for collecting them.
Respective ministries conduct required surveys and collect data.
By using these data, we can extract the related data and collect the S&T related indicators.

7. Sources of data, generally
Primary Source
Administrative Records of Related Ministries
Secondary Source
Statistical Yearbook
Handbook on Human Resources Development Indicators
Soci0economic Development in Myanmar

8. Research and Development
Myanmar produce R&D statistics and indicators indirectly.
Rarely to do R&D Survey because each ministry compute the statistics according to their requirements.
Ministry of Education conducts research in the field of social sciences, arts and natural sciences.

9. Research and Training Centers under the Ministry of Education
Universities Research Center
Asia Research Center
Marine Science Research and Training Center
Set-se Aquaculture Research Center
Myanmar-India Center for English Language Training
Myanmar-India Entrepreneurship Development Center

10. 30-year Long-term Education Development Plan 2001/02 FY – 2030/31 FY
The six core areas under focus are:
Development of human resource
Utilization of technology
Expansion of research
Development of a lifelong learning society
Promotion of the quality of education and
Preservation of national identity and national values.

11. Researches under Ministry of Education
Types
Finished
Operating
Published
Fields
UsRJ 1
UsRJ 2
UsRJ 3
MAAS
URJ 1
URJ 2
Total
Arts
1987
958 28 77 34
208
154
123
624
Natural Sciences
1747
986 74
120 79
550
162
121
1106
Social Sciences
291 78 8 13 3 55 18 14
111
4025
2022
110
210
116
813
334
258
1841
Source: Ministry of Education, 2011
Note: UsRJ means Universities Research Journal.
MAAS means Myanmar Academy of Arts and Sciences.
URJ means University Research Journal which is published by each university.

12. Number of Higher Education Institutions to Corresponding Ministries
Sr. No.
Name of Ministry
No. of Institutions 1.
Ministry of Education 64 2.
Ministry of Science and Technology 61 3.
Ministry of Health 15 4.
Ministry of Defense 5 5.
Ministry of Co-operative 6.
Ministry of Transport 2 7.
Ministry of Culture 8.
Ministry of Border Affairs 9.
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation 1
10.
Ministry of Live Stock and Fisheries
11.
Ministry of Environmental Preservation and Forestry
12.
Union Civil Services Board
Total
161
Source: Ministry of Education

13. Graduates by Fields of Science and Technology
Medical and Health Sciences 
Bachelor's Degree
883
1274
1907
2329
2482
4168
3808
Diploma
609
630
1240
1434
1476
1286
1224
Master's Degree
213
272
231
291
296
219
270
PhD 8 7 9 14 15 13
Engineering and Technology
2603
4704
1717
1690
3400
3967
743
176
172
210
1043
2576
103
1179
1465
1758
1720
1405
300
755 46 88
192
132
425
195
298
Social Sciences
1665
5325
8966
5750
5722
5793
5156
134
530
1225
149
1381
1323
1445
119
109
114
202
186
1175
791 2 10 18 6
Agricultural Sciences
491
438
548
516
431 27 44 31 34 17 -
Art and Natural Sciences
140572
76260
153758
109927
90016
90448
94457
2636
1882
5058
6013
2681
4996
2669
PhD in Arts 5
145
329
169
PhD in Natural Sciences 64
112
267
226
586
563
448
PhD Total 69
129
301
371
915
773
617
Source: Statistical Year Book, 2009 and Ministry of Education

14. Study abroad by the fields of study
Field of Study
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Medical Science
137
287 61 17 62
Engineering
309
125 49 79
147
Social Science
357
293
205
332
310
Education
203
122 16 32 69
Agriculture
460
472
250
356
423
Natural Science
109
186 39 74
158
Humanities and Arts 12 13 2 5 30
Fine Arts and Culture 7 6 15
Others 1 11 42
Source: Statistical Year Book, 2009

15. Researchers in Higher Education Sector
Type of Institution
Medicine
1322
1537
1531
1638
1552
Dental Medicine
217
209
273
274
263
Medical Technology
101 95
135 94 98
Nursing
149
269
245
247
218
Pharmacy 79 83
115 82 76
Community Health 51 58 59 75
Technology
345
464
686
727
874
Myanmar Aerospace and Engineering 88 87 70
Economics
437
496
445
433
Education
219
250
251
227
374
Agriculture
136
140
151
148
171
Forestry 36 38 34 55 57
Veterinary Science 56 74
Computer Science and Technology
367
335
275
272
234
Computer
677
1000
627
896
1297
Art and Science Universities
9596
10379
10117
9762
9484
Total
13921
15481
15139
15070
15348
Source: Statistical Year Book, 2009

16. Research, Current and Capital Expenditures of the Ministry of Education
Financial Year
 Types of Expenditure
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
Upper
Myanmar
Research Expenditure
4.48
5.80
8.44
11.17
14.25
Current Expenditure
Capital Expenditure
Lower
8.83
10.05
8.60
10.80
9.92
Source: Ministry of Education

17. Innovation is needed for a Nation’s development, Myanmar also try to do the best.

18. Main Obstacles High cost of the innovation project Lack of financing
Need more co-ordination and collaboration.
Dedicated institutions are needed.

19. In future, we are going to promote Research and Development Activities and Innovation.
As a consequence, we will collect R&D and Innovation statistics and conduct R&D and Innovation surveys appropriately.

20. Thank You