Download - A-MCC

2013-2014 Year in Review and 2014-2015 Strategic Plan
September 2014
www.a-mcc.com | [email protected] | Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce Limited | ACN 162 864 842
Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
Introduction
Dear Members and Friends
Since incorporation in March 2013, the Chamber’s membership base has gown to over 70 members. Our members represent a diverse range of industries, with the
strongest industry representation in extractive industries (15%), education (15%) and professional services (30%).
2013-2014 – Year in Review
2014-2015 – Strategic Plan and Initiatives
This year we have focused on our primary objectives of:
Next year, the Chamber will continue to seek to align Australia’s industry interests
with growth sectors and market opportunities in Myanmar. Our strategic plan
outlines key strategic priorities including:
1. Increasing awareness of Myanmar and market opportunities for Australian
companies.
2. Supporting Australian businesses seeking to enter or explore opportunities in
Myanmar.
3. Assisting with capacity building and skill transfer for the Myanmar private and
public sectors by sharing Australian industry best practices and expertise.
In March 2014 the Chamber organised and hosted, in conjunction with Austrade,
one of Australia’s largest commercial delegations to Myanmar. The Australian
delegation brought together 20 Australian companies with a combined market
capitalisation of over $110 billion, with a strong interest in Myanmar and focus on
the Extractive Industries. The delegation fostered new relationships and
opportunities for Australian delegates.
In 2014, the Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation
and assistance with the Republic of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers
of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) which creates more opportunities for our
members to collaborate with Myanmar companies and industry.
The Chamber also hosted business briefings and functions with Myanmar
government and industry representatives for our Australian members. We also
successfully hosted two industry skills seminar in Myanmar which showcased
Australian industry expertise to Myanmar counterparts.
•
facilitation of high-level dialogue between the two countries on business and
investment issues
•
promotion of responsible investment in Myanmar by Australian companies
•
opportunities for collaboration, relationship building and technical assistance
between Australian and Myanmar businesses
The Chamber was the successful recipient of Austrade’s Asian Century Business
Engagement Plan funding under which he Chamber will receive $120,000 to
implement its Networks Through Skills Development Program (NTSD). NTSD
will allow the secondment of Myanmar professionals to Australian companies to
deepen business linkages between the two countries and promotes business
opportunities. It will also provide funding for Industry Skills Seminars to be provided
by our members and Australian companies to assist with much needed capacity
building in Myanmar.
We look forward to continuing to work together in this extraordinary period in
Myanmar’s history. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the
Management Committee or send us an e-mail at [email protected]
Yours sincerely
The Management Committee
Page 1
Table of Contents
Section 1
2013-2014 – Year in Review
Section 2
2014-2015 – Strategic Plan and Initiatives
Section 3
Overview of Chamber
Page 2
A-MCC March 2014 Extractive Industries Delegation discussions with Myanmar Government Ministries
1. 2013-2014 – Year in Review
2013-2014 – Year in Review
Overview
In 2013/14 the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce supported and facilitated a range of events for our members, from market briefings
to detailed investment discussions with experts from Australia, Myanmar and the international community on a range of topics relevant to the
current business and investment climate in Myanmar.
AMCC OBJECTIVE
1. Increase awareness of
Myanmar
INITIATIVES TO DATE
 Hosted one of Australia’s largest commercial delegations to
Myanmar – The AMCC / Austrade Extractive Industries
Delegation
2014-2015 DELIVERABLE
 Will host delegations of Australian business in conjunction
with the NTSD Program
 Supported Mining Ministry Study Tour in Australia
 Will host Myanmar and Australian Government on missions
in respective markets
 Hosted Finance Minister in Australia
 Will hold market briefings and events
 Held or supported six additional industry briefing and events
 Will continue to provided weekly news updates
 Provided weekly news updates
2. Support Australian
businesses entering
Myanmar
 Supported the Australian Business Group Chapter in
Myanmar
 Will continue to support the Australian Business Group
Chapter in Myanmar
 Supported numerous Australian companies with market
entry
 Will continue to support Australian companies with market
entry
3. Capacity building and skill
transfer
 Hosted Integrated Water Resource Management Seminar
 Successful Austrade grant recipient for the AMCC’s
Networks Through Skills Development (NTSD) Program
 Hosted Marine and Port Development Seminar
 Hosted Extractive Industries Seminar
 Will second four individuals from Myanmar’s public or
private sectors to Australian companies
 Will host four Industry Skills Seminars
Page 4
2013-2014 – Year in Review
Summary of Events and Initiatives
EVENT / INITIATIVEE
DESCRIPTION
June 2014: OECD Investment Policy
Review on Myanmar
 The Chamber supported Asialink in organising seminars in Sydney and Melbourne with OECD team members on the
key outcomes of the OECD Investment Review on Myanmar. The review is part of the Myanmar Government’s
programme of investment policy reforms and underlines key policy decisions being implemented.
May 2014: Projects and Investment
Summit Hong Kong
 The Chamber supported this summit, with members receiving a 15% discount on the entrance fee. Attendees
received market insights and investment briefings from the Myanmar Government and industry representatives from
companies such as Yoma Strategic Holdings and Coca-Cola Myanmar.
March 2014: A-MCC Extractive Industries
Delegation
 Detailed overleaf. 1
February 2014: Industry Dinner with
Myanmar Finance Minister
 Detailed overleaf. 2
February 2014: Myanmar Briefing
 The Chamber hosted a breakfast seminar for members with a briefing by Her Excellency Bronte Moules, Australian
Ambassador to Myanmar, on recent political and economic developments in Myanmar.
February 2014: Myanmar Market Briefing
on Extractive Industries
 The Chamber hosted a market briefing for members and provided insights from in-market specialists on extractive
industries in Myanmar. Speakers included Woodside Energy, Salva Resources and Austrade Yangon
January 2014: Industry Skills Seminars
– Integrated Water Resource Mgmt.
 Detailed overleaf. 3
November 2013: Industry Skills Seminar
– Marine and Port Development
 Detailed overleaf. 4
November 2013: Myanmar Port
Development Forum
 The Chamber supported this conference held in Yangon, Myanmar which focused on ports and logistics industry
development, with members receiving a 15% discount on entrance fees.
May 2013: Myanmar Business Briefing
 The Chamber hosted a briefing for members with presentations from the (former) Australian Minister for Minister for
Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Financial Services, Australian Trade Commissioner and
McConnell Dowell on the emerging business climate.
May 2013: Myanmar study tour to
Australia Industry Dinner
 Detailed overleaf. 5
Page 5
2013-2014 – Year in Review
1
March 2014: A-MCC Extractive Industries Delegation
In March 2014 the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce hosted one of Australia’s largest business delegation to Myanmar. Supported
by the Australian Trade Commission, the Australian delegation brought together 20 Australian companies with a combined market
capitalisation of over $110 billion, with a strong interest in Myanmar and focus on the Extractive Industries.
DELEGATION OVERVIEW
 The leader of the delegation was The Hon. Warwick Smith AM, Senior
Managing Director (International and Institutional Banking) at ANZ Bank and
Chairman of the Advisory Panel of the Chamber who remarked:
DELEGATION ATTENDEES
Mining
“Australia is a world leader in the extractive industries and the strength of this
delegation is a testament to the potential Australian companies see in
Myanmar. Australia has the capacity to play a critical role in Myanmar’s path
towards economic renewal.”
 The delegation culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
for cooperation and assistance between Republic of Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) and the
Chamber. The signing was witnessed by Her Excellency Bronte Moules,
Australian Ambassador to Myanmar.
 The Delegation met with 100+ industry and 100+ government representatives
from Myanmar, including a number of key Myanmar stakeholders:
− Ministry of Mines
− Ministry of Energy
Oil and Gas
Infrastructure
and Specialist
Services
− Natural Resources Parliamentary Committee
− Ministry of Finance and Revenue
− Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
− National League for Democracy Economic Committee
Financial
and Legal
Page 6
2013-2014 – Year in Review
2
February 2014: A-MCC Industry Dinner with Myanmar Finance Minister and Deputy Central Bank Governor
The Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce hosted a boardroom dinner in Sydney with the Myanmar Minister for Finance and Deputy
Central Bank Governor. The event was attended by the Chamber’s Premium Corporate Members and facilitated discussions on key finance
and banking sector reforms in Myanmar.
 A
DELEGATION OVERVIEW
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHS
 The Chamber in conjunction with Allens Linklaters hosted key Myanmar
Government representatives as part of Myanmar’s attendance at the G20
Summit as chair of ASEAN held in Sydney.
 Key Myanmar attendees included:
− His Excellency, U Win Shein, Union Minister of Finance, Government of
Myanmar
− Daw Khin San Oo, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Myanmar
− Dr Zaw Oo, Economic Adviser to the President of Myanmar
 The event was held with the Chamber’s premium corporate members and
provided an opportunity to for Chamber members to hold detailed discussions
on finance and banking sector reforms in Myanmar with key Myanmar decisions
markers.
 Proudly hosted by:
Page 7
2013-2014 – Year in Review
January 2014: Industry Skills Seminars – Integrated Water Resource Management
3
The Industry Skills Program is an initiative of the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce aimed at introducing Australian industry best
practices and technical expertise to assist with professional skills development in Myanmar. The Program facilitates the Chamber’s Australian
corporate members to provide technical training seminars and workshops to Myanmar professionals and industry organisations.
TOPICS
1.
Planning and Policy
2.
The Water Cycle
3.
Project Cycle and Construction
4.
Funding Models
PRESENTERS
 Professor Ian Rutherfurd: Associate Professor & Associate Dean Research
Training, Department of Resource Management & Geography, University of
Melbourne
 Andreas Neumaier: General Manager, Hydropower & Dams, Asia Pacific,
SMEC International Pty Ltd
 Professor Michael Porter: Research Professor of Public Policy, Deakin
University
 Adam Leddy; Company Director, Asia Pacific, Mork Water Solutions Asia
Pacific Pty.
MYANMAR ATTENDEES
 Directorate of Water Resource and
Improvement of River System
 Yangon City Development Council
 Myanmar Maritime University
 Ministry of Environment
Conservation & Forestry
 DWIR (Ministry of Transport)
 Ministry of Electric Power
Page 8
2013-2014 – Year in Review
November 2013: Industry Skills Seminar – Marine and Port Development
4
The Industry Skills Program is an initiative of the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce aimed at introducing Australian industry best
practices and technical expertise to assist with professional skills development in Myanmar. The Program facilitates the Chamber’s Australian
corporate members to provide technical training seminars and workshops to Myanmar professionals and industry organisations.
TOPICS
1. Developing Effective Onshore Infrastructure in the Oil & Gas Industry - An
Operator’s Perspective
2.
Constructability in Marine Design
3.
The Critical Interplay between Desalination Plants & the Marine Environment
4.
Corporate social responsibility
5.
Capacity and skill development
PRESENTERS
 McConnell Dowell: David Christodoulou (SE Asia Operation Manager) and
Jacobus Johannes Poland (SE Asia Design Manager)
 Woodside Petroleum: Bill Nielsen (Infrastructure Manager) and Dean Warwick
(Principal Marine Engineer)
 Aurecon Engineering Australia: Brett Nilsen (Technical Director)
MYANMAR ATTENDEES
 Myanmar Maritime University
 Myanmar Engineering Society
Page 9
2013-2014 – Year in Review
5
May 2013: Myanmar Mining study tour to Australia - A-MCC Industry Dinner with Delegation
The Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Baker & McKenzie hosted a dinner in honour of the Myanmar Minister for
Mines and Myanmar delegation comprising of government officials from the Ministry of Mines and representatives from civil society
organisations. The event was attended by representatives from major Australian companies, AusAID, Austrade, Australian experts and
academics.
DINNER ATTENDEES
Mining and
Oil and Gas
Chairman of the Chamber, Glen Robinson and Minister
for the Ministry of Mines Dr Myint Aung addressed the
function with both parties emphasising the importance of
closer ties between Australia and Myanmar.
Infrastructure
and
Construction
Banks and
Financial
Services
Legal Firms
Academic
and Media
Page 10
A-MCC March 2014 Extractive Industries Delegation with Minister for Mines H.E. Dr Myint Aung and Minister for Energy H.E. U Zayar Aung
2. 2014-2015 – Strategic Plan and Initiatives
2014-2015 – Strategic Plan and Initiatives
Strategic Priorities for 2014-15
The Chamber has a number of initiatives and objectives that form the basis of its work in 2014-15 and that will provide direct and tangible
benefits for its members.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY
2014-2015 DELIVERABLE
1. To provide forums for dialogue between Australian and Myanmar
industry, governments and public stakeholders to discuss key business
and investment policy matters
 Industry focused events with Ministerial level visitors from Myanmar and
Australia
2. To promote responsible investment in Myanmar by Australian
companies in order to build a dynamic and competitive private sector in
Myanmar.
 Stakeholder briefings by Advisory Panel and Chamber partners
3. To create opportunities for collaboration, relationship building and the
provision of technical assistance between Australian and Myanmar
businesses and organisations for mutual benefit.
 Networks Through Skills Program
4. To build an active and engaged membership base for the Chamber and
grow Australian interest in Myanmar.
 Weekly Chamber updates to members and subscribers
 Business delegations both from Myanmar and to Myanmar
 Facilitation in country of meetings with relevant stakeholders
 Industry Skills Seminars
 Investment conferences and summits
Page 12
2014-2015 – Strategic Plan and Initiatives
Networks Through Skills Development Project (co-funded by the Australian Government)
The Australia-Myanmar Networks Through Skills Development Project (Project) has received the support of the Australian Government
through the granting of $120,000 to administer the program. The Program and its three key work streams will deepen business linkages
between the two countries and promotes business opportunities to Australian companies. The Chamber will call for expressions of interest
from interested corporate members.
OVERVIEW
 The Project will involve three tiers of capacity and network building, the Skills-Swap Program
(SSP), Industry Skills Seminars (ISS) and ongoing Alumni Program.
Alumni Program
Industry Skills Seminars
Networks Through Skills
Development Project
Skills-Swap Program
 The SSP will be a rigorous secondment of employees from the Myanmar private sector, Myanmar
government agencies, industry and regulatory bodies to Australian companies or industry bodies
(Australian Sponsor Organisations).
 The SSP will seek Myanmar professionals from industries in Myanmar with a development need
and in which Australia has global competitive advantage such as extractive industries (mining, oil
and gas), education, agribusiness, financial services, and infrastructure.
 Throughout the Project participants will connect with over 1,000 industry and government
representatives. To capture the momentum and strength of that network the Alumni Program will
facilitate ongoing engagement and communication between all stakeholders.
 The Alumni Program will include newsletters, networking functions and ongoing access to the
Chamber’s Management Committee and will allow Australian Sponsors and Participants significant
exposure to the broader Australian and Myanmar business community and government
representatives.
The Project comprises three key work phases:
1
Skill-Swap Program
2
Industry Skills Seminars
3
Alumni Program
 Informal and sponsored by an AMCC member these events will also give the NTSD stakeholders
access to over 70 Australian corporate members and a further 60 plus A-MCC Myanmar chapter
members from a range of industries.
Page 13
A-MCC March 2014 Extractive Industries Delegation with Ministry for National Planning and Economic Development H.E. Dr Kan Zaw
3. Overview of the A-MCC
Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
Overview of the Chamber
The Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation established to promote responsible bilateral
trade and investment between Australia and Myanmar. The Chamber focuses on assisting Australian companies seeking to engage more
closely in trade and business ties and supports growing bilateral relations between the two countries.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CHAMBER
MYANMAR PRESENCE
The Chamber aims to:
1 Management Committee and Advisory Panel based in Myanmar.
1 Increase awareness of Myanmar and market opportunities for the Australian
companies.
2 MOU with RUMFCCI (Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of
Commerce & Industry): The Chamber has a Memorandum of Understanding with the
RUMFCCI
2 Support Australian businesses seeking to enter or explore opportunities in
Myanmar.
3 Assist with capacity building and skill transfer for the Myanmar private and
public sectors through the sharing of Australian best practices and industry
expertise.
3 Australian Extractive Industries Delegation with Myanmar Government and
Business - Overwhelming support for the inaugural delegation in March 2014.
4 Industry Skills Seminar: Industry skills seminars delivered to Myanmar
Government and industry professionals.
5 Myanmar Chapter: Regular monthly meetings in Yangon of over 60 Australian and
Myanmar business representatives .
KEY INITIATIVES
BOARD AND ADVISORY PANEL
Key initiatives of the Chamber:
Australia and Myanmar based experts providing support and advice:
1 Business delegations and hosting visits between Myanmar and Australian
private sector and industry bodies.
Mr. Warwick Smith AM, Senior Managing Director, International and Institutional
Banking, ANZ
2 Market briefing events to raise the awareness of Myanmar in Australia.
3 Networks Through Skills Development Program


The Program will develop deeper long-term relationships between Australian and
Myanmar industry counterparts through the delivery of much needed capacity
building and skill transfer in Myanmar.
There are three components to the program including 1: Industry Skills Seminars
(ISS), 2: Skill Swap Program (SSP) and 3: Alumni Program
Glen Robinson, Managing Director – Asia Advisory, AFG Venture Group
Jonathan Glickfeld, General Manager, Visy Industries
Christopher Flynn, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
The Hon. Janelle Saffin, MP, (former) Federal Member for Page
Trevor Wilson, (Former) Australian Ambassador to Myanmar, Visiting Fellow, ANU
Christopher Lamb, (Former) Australian Ambassador to Myanmar, Associate
Professor, University of Melbourne
U Nyi Nyi, Former Director of the Attorney Generals Office of Myanmar
U Tin Myint, Director, Suntac Technologies, Myanmar
U Min Sein, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Myanmar
Page 15
Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
Members and Supporting Organisations
The Chamber has over 70 members across Australia across a wide range of industries and interest groups and is supported by some of
Australia’s leading organisations with a strong global and Asian presence.
BOARD AND ADVISORY PANEL
OUR CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
Law Firm
Mining and
Oil and Gas
Banking
Infrastructure
and
Construction
Legal Firms
Manufacturing
Banks, Financial
Services
Financial Services
Advisory,
development and
corporate social
responsibility
Agriculture
Universities and
Other Institutions
Page 16
Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors and Advisory Panel
The Chamber has a well balanced and highly experienced Board of Directors and Advisory Panel.
Glen Robinson
Chairman of Board
The Hon. Warwick Smith, AM
Advisor
Sean Turnell
Advisor
Managing Director – Asia
Advisory
AFG Venture Group
Chairman of the Australian New
Zealand Banking Group for
NSW and ACT
Associate Professor, Macquarie
University
Jonathan Glickfeld
Director
Christopher Lamb
Advisor
(Former) Australian
Ambassador to Myanmar
Visiting Fellow, University of
Melbourne
U Tin Myint
Advisor
General Manager
Visy Industries
U Min Sein
Advisor
Advocate of the Supreme Court
Trevor Wilson
Advisor
(Former) Australian
Ambassador to Myanmar
Visiting Fellow Australian
National University
Janelle Saffin
Advisor
John Hancock
Advisor
Former Federal Member for
Page
Chairman
John W. Hancock & Associates
Director
Suntac Technologies
U Nyi Nyi
Advisor
Former Director of the Attorney
Generals Office
Page 17
Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
Management Committee
The Chamber has a dedicated Management Committee with members in both Australia and Myanmar.
Michael Phin
Executive Director
Lachlan Foy
Executive Director
[email protected]
+ 95 9 250 716 667
[email protected]
+ 95 9 423 700 367
La Min Win
Head of Business
Development
[email protected]
+95 9515 4777
Sai Nyi Nyi Soe
Business Development
Manager
[email protected]
+95 9 7313 6765
Benjamin Parker
Head of Programs
Melinda Tun
Executive Director
[email protected]
+61 409 907 375
[email protected]
+61 466 752 771
Page 18
Disclaimer and Important Notices
The statements, opinions and representations in this document do not in any way represent the opinions or views of the Government of Australia or the Myanmar
Government.
The material contained in this document is intended to be general background information on the Chamber and its activities. This document is strictly private and
confidential and must not be used or disclosed except with the consent of the proposed officers and management committee members of the Chamber.
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this document or that it
has been or will be audited or independently verified. This document does not constitute an offer or invitation to any person in any jurisdiction to enter into any transaction
with the Chamber or its business.
The officers and management committee members of the Chamber (and all of their respective related entities, officers, employees, agents or advisors) expressly disclaim
any liability whatsoever to any other party with respect to the information in this document, including any action taken or loss of any kind suffered or incurred (whether
foreseeable or not) on the basis of, or in reliance upon, the information in this document. This disclaimer extends to any statements, opinions or conclusions contained in,
or any omissions from, this document or any written or oral communications transmitted or otherwise made available to any other person in respect of this document, and
no representation or warranty is made in respect of or in connection with any such statements, opinions or conclusions.
This document may contain forward-looking statements which can be identified by the use of words such as “may”, “should”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “projected”,
“believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “scheduled” or “continue” or similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are subject to risks (both
known and unknown), uncertainties, assumptions, contingencies and other factors, many of which are outside the control of, and unknown to, the proposed officers and
management committee members of the Chamber. Accordingly, such persons take no responsibility to any other party in connection with any forward-looking statements
contained in this document.
Page 19