Digital Development Department

The Digital Development Department was established on 29 June 2026 by Notification No. 14/2026 of the Minister’s Office, Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, with approval from Union Government Meeting No. 4/2026 held on 9 June 2026. The department was established with seven divisions to support more transparent, secure, convenient and efficient government administration, management and services, implement digital transformation and develop a digital economy. Its work includes formulating policies, drafting laws and procedures, supervision, analysis and evaluation, and coordination between organisations and departments to accelerate the use of digital technology as an enabling technology.

1. Develop policies, frameworks and plans to ensure equitable access to high-speed internet and communications networks in both urban and rural areas. 2. Develop policies, frameworks and plans for establishing data centres, cloud computing systems and secure networks. 3. Develop policies, frameworks and plans to digitise government, strengthen interdepartmental connectivity and deliver fast, convenient and transparent online one-stop services. 4. Develop policies, frameworks and plans to support e-commerce, digital payments and technology-based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises for digital economic development. 5. Develop policies, frameworks and plans for training to improve public digital literacy and develop skilled professionals. 6. Develop policies, frameworks and plans to protect national data and citizens’ personal information against misuse. 7. Undertake international cooperation in digital technology development. 8. Help assess departmental spending on digital technology to ensure effective use of funds. 9. Promote investment in digital technology. 10. Assess and evaluate digital readiness. 11. Develop and enact digital laws, rules and standards suited to contemporary needs. 12. Align policies, frameworks, plans and laws with regional and international practices.

The department’s principal activities are strategic planning for digital transformation, assessment and evaluation, and research into new digital technologies to establish a digital economy and society.

Undertake strategic planning, assessment, evaluation and research into new digital technologies to advance digital transformation and build a digital economy and society.

The department was approved with seven divisions and 547 positions: 129 officers and 418 staff, headed by one Director General and two Deputy Directors General. Contact Department: Digital Development Department Name: U Thiha Min Tun Position: Director Telephone: 09-884884884 Office Email: director.did.dd@e-m0ddc.gov.mm Address: Digital Development Department, Moe Thauk Pan Road, Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw. Division: Digital Economy Development Division Name: Daw Yin Yin Wai Position: Assistant Director Telephone: 09-424000472 Office Email: ded.dd@e-moddc.gov.mm Address: Digital Development Department, Moe Thauk Pan Road, Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw.