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To realize the nations economic potential, Myanmar needs to improve connectivity and mobility pressingly. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that Myanmar would need to invest up to US$60bn in transportation projects through 2030 to enhance transport links. Additionally, the Myanmar government has a goal to achieve full electrification by 2030 and there are also plans to increase the nations power generating capacity from 5,235MW to 29,000MW by 2031 to serve the surging demand for electricity. What can Myanmar do to better prepare itself to overcome these challenges and tap new opportunities?Join us to hear Brandon Lye, Capital Projects Infrastructure Director, share insights on how the Belt Road initiative (B R) will affect countries like Myanmar, particularly how B R can serve as an enabler for Myanmar to develop its infrastructure and establish critical energy and transport connectivity with the region. The presentation will also address project preparation and bankability of major projects in Myanmar.Date and Time: March 6, 9 am to 10:30 am Venue: AMCHAM Office, #19-09 Sule Square, 221 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon Cost: USD15 or 22,000 kyats per members; USD25 or 35,000 kyats per non-membersAbout speakers: Brandon YS Lye, Director ofPwC Singapore Brandon is a Director in our PwC Singapore Capital ProjectsInfrastructure practice responsible to lead the infrastructure and real estate development projects in Myanmar. He has over 18 years of extensive working experience in engineering, construction, real estate investment and infrastructure developments across Asia Pacific. He has conducted feasibility studies and due diligence assessments for real estate, infrastructure and utilities BOT and BOO projects including commercial and mixed use development, desalination and other water treatment facilities, power plants, toll roads and coal mining projects in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, India and Mongolia. Brandon has also led several PPP tenders in Singapore.
