“Capacity Building for Scheduling Investment Reservation List under International Investment Agreements for Business Entry” held

 26 February 2026

Yangon

The opening ceremony of “Capacity Building for Scheduling Investment Reservation List under International Investment Agreements (IIAs) for Business Entry”, organized by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) under the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) and funded by the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), was virtually held as the AJC’s National Activities Project at the DICA Headquarter in Yangon on 26 February 2026.

Gracing the event, Her Excellency Dr. Wah Wah Maung, Union Minister for MIFER delivered an opening speech via video message by highlighting the need of officials’ capacity enhancement in preparation and upgrade of reservation lists under regional agreements, including ACIA and RCEP. Union Minister also expressed sincere appreciation to the AJC for its continued support in strengthening investment promotion and capacity enhancement in Myanmar.

Afterwards, on behalf of the Secretary-General of the AJC, Ms. Deborah Nicole Danker, an Assistant Director of Strategic Country Support Team, delivered opening remarks by reaffirming the AJC’s commitment to helping ASEAN Member States strengthen investment policy frameworks and deepen regional economic integration.

The project comprises of two key sessions – firstly, drafting investment reservation lists by sectors in coordination with investment-related ministries, and secondly, a 3-day theoretical training session focused on the fundamentals of scheduling investment reservations. Both sessions are led by the international experts, Dr. Kabir Duggal and Mr. Harshad Pathak, who provides valuable insights into the preparation of scheduling reservation lists by highlighting key theories, concepts and methodologies, and exploring the strategies for drafting effective reservations. The project will bring a significant improvement in the practical skills of officials from the investment-related departments to prepare, negotiate and upgrade reservation lists under international investment agreements, leading to offer a predictable business entry for investors.

A total of 250 participants are attending the whole event, including Director General and Deputy Directors-General from the DICA, government officials from investment-related ministries, and representatives from the AJC. It will last for 30 days from 2 February 2026 until 9 March.