Myanmar is very much aware and recognizes the need to respond to the changing dynamics in economic growth, environmental sustainability and energy security that is the result of global transition, as well as the importance of the combined goals to have energy security and access, sustainability, economic growth and development.
With the new civilian Government taking office as of March 2011, the need to integrate all Myanmar energy sub-sectors under one umbrella was recognized and given priority, and the initiative to form a National Energy Management Committee (NEMC) and an Energy Development Committee (EDC) was expedited.
New Energy Architecture: Myanmar (ADB) Country Report June 2013