ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE POOR AND WOMEN
IN THE EAST-WEST ECONOMIC CORRIDOR -

TECHNICAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PACKAGE
(2017 - 2020)

Client: Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (MoHT), Myanmar
Funding Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Partner: Myanmar International Consultants Company, Limited
Contract duration: 2017 - 2020
Development Themes: enterprise development; training and capacity building.

The project supports micro and small enterprise development in Mon State in Myanmar, targeting the State capital of Mawlamyine and Kyaikhto. The support package includes:

1. Design and conduct of a variety of trainings and capacity building sessions to improve overall production efficiency, achieve national food hygiene and safety standards, facilitate certification, increase profit margins, and create more employment;
   
   
2. Technical advice on new and improved equipment to improve processing, packaging and product quality;
   
   
3. Support activities related to business development, micro-credit, marketing, and brand development and implementation; and
   
   
4. Conduct of baseline studies, surveys, and the preparation of case studies on 12 micro and small enterprises.