UMFCCI organized nine private sector task forces to take part in the government’s Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development (UEHRD) project

Union of Myan­mar Federation of Chambers of Com­merce and Industry (UM­FCCI) has organized nine private sector task forces to take part in the govern­ment’s Union Enterprises for Humanitarian Assis­tance, Resettlement and Development (UEHRD).

As the second poorest state in Myanmar, Rakh­ine state has been facing many challenges and dif­ficulties with the ongoing conflict between Rakhine Buddhists and Bengali Muslims, this is one of the barriers leading to a de­veloped state.

The government is at­tempting to stabilize the conflicts and find solu­tions to negotiate the ten­sion between two groups. The state needs assis­tance from international organizations and local organizations including participation from busi­ness leaders.

Dr. Aung Tun Thet, Chief Coordinator of UEHRD, met with busi­nessmen and representa­tives from UMCCI’s af­filiated association at UMFCCI office on Octo­ber 21st and formed the nine private sector task forces.

UMFCCI has chosen nine sectors that will help UEHRD in organizing the nine task forces that involve related business­men and representatives from various organiza­tions.

The nine task forces are as follows: Construction and infrastructure; Agri­culture and livestock; De­velopment of industrial zones; Information and public relations; Job crea­tion and vocational train­ing; Healthcare; Microfi­nance; Fund raising; and Tourism promotion.

These task forces are initially organized consid­ering the urgent and nec­essary tasks for politics, and social development of Rakhine State, where pri­vate sectors can take part in UEHRD.

UEHRD will focus on three main things: effec­tive provision of proper repatriation of refugees from Myanmar, relief and resettlement, and sustainable development of the region that is free from conflicts.

The task forces will im­mediately carry out re­settlement and provide humanitarian aid to those in Rakhine State. In ad­dition, they will work to develop a short term and long-term scheme for business, trade, invest­ment, and job creation in Rakhine State.

Members of the task forces, UMFCCI and its affiliated associations will pay a visit to Rakhine State on the last week of October to initially find out what is needed.

‘‘We must prove that private sector enterpris­es can develop Rakhine State despite these diffi­culties. We will invite all the businessmen and peo­ple across the country us­ing all platforms such as social networks, websites, internet, and mobile ap­plications,’’ Dr. Aung Tun Thet said.

Myanmar businessmen donated K16.7 billion rel­evant to $12.25 million to UEHRD led by State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Aung Ko Win from Kan­bawza Company made the largest donation with 3 billion kyat, Maung Weik from MBCCD Saypai Company donated 1.5 bil­lion kyat, Zaw Zaw from Max Group of Companies donated 1 billion kyat, Nay Aung from United Amara Bank donated 1 billion kyat, Khin Shwe from Zaykabar Company donated 1 billion kyat, Chit Khaing from Eden Group of Companies do­nated 1 billion kyat, Ko Ko Htwe from Taw Win Family Company donated 1 billion kyat, Tun Myint Naing from Asia World donated 1 billion kyat, Htay Myint from Yuzana Company donated 1 bil­lion kyat, and Kyaw Win from Shwe Thanlwin Trading Company donat­ed 1 billion kyats.

The fund was intro­duced and launched at the Myanmar International Convention Center – 2 on October 15th, a dinner was provided for those in attendance. 

(Myanmar Business Today: https://www.mmbiztoday.com/articles/umfcci-organizes-nine-private-sector-task-forces-take-part-govt-s-uehrd-project )

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