It gives me great pleasure to introduce Daw May Thet Win (Ms. Emilie) as the Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD), effective 20 July 2026. Throughout the appointment process, the Board and I were impressed by the breadth of her experience across both the private and...

Pursuant to the Myanmar Institute of Directors (“MIoD” or the “Institute”) constitution and policy documents, the Institute will have an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) at which time the members of the Institute must elect directors to the vacant positions on the Board.  This year the MIoD will hold its seventh AGM to...

Congratulations to MIoD's Patron, Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet as being awarded Honorary Professorship at Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok on November 18, 2023.

We are proud to announce the launch of the MIoD’s Learning Management System (e-learning) Platform available on both Desktop and Mobile apps supported by the Myanmar Information Technology (MIT). You can now access MIoD’s courses and programs remotely through your computer and mobile. Start your learning at https://miod.khub.cloud/home or Download...

We are proud to announce the upcoming launch of the MIoD’s Learning Management System (e-learning) Platform supported by the Myanmar Information Technology Pte Ltd (MIT). You will soon be able to access MIoD’s courses and programs remotely through your computer. Stay tuned for more details. ⁣ #LMS #elearning #learningmanagementsystem #remote #online #trainingprogram #launch

🎊 Congratulations 🎊 to MIoD Patron, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘁 for being appointed as Honorary Professor at Changzhou University, China and Senior Research Fellow of China Institute for Responsible Management Education and Sustainable Development.

Dear MIoD member, Pursuant to the Myanmar Institute of Directors (“MIoD” or the “Institute”) constitution and policy documents, the Institute will have an Annual General Meeting (“𝐀𝐆𝐌”) at which time the members of the Institute must elect directors to the vacant positions on the Board. This year the MIoD will...

The ???? took part in the 3rd Annual Leading for the Future 2022 organized by FutureBoards in collaboration with Aftenposten and the Financial Times as media partners on 27th April 2022 at 9:00 am (Norway time); 1:30 pm (Myanmar Time).

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Requirement to submit Corporate Governance Report and Independent Director Notification The submission of Corporate Governance Report (hereinafter “CG Report”) and Independent Director Notification (hereinafter “ID Notification”), which were officially prescribed in the Securities Listing Business Regulations in this year January, has been postponed so far due to the social circumstances...

MIoD is proud to announce that we have signed up to the Statement for COP26 regarding Climate Change with the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI). “We welcome the fact that growing numbers of directors around the world have understood the gravity of the climate crisis and have committed to taking a leadership role in improving...

The MIoD recently upgraded our logo to include a new tagline that reflects the strategic outcomes we aim to achieve as an organization. Stronger Governance Stronger Institutions Stronger Myanmar These three components of strategic outcomes signify that MIoD exists to strengthen Myanmar. 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 https://bit.ly/2X8V2Zy

Dear esteemed MIoD Community, We are happy to introduce you to our updated membership brochure with new and exciting membership types and improved benefits as follows: Certified Membership Professional Membership Associate Membership Corporate Membership We are also delighted to offer multi-year membership discounts as 15% off annual fees for 3-year...

The MIoD’s second Annual General Meeting 2021 was held on 23rd September 2021. Given the COVID-19 guidelines this years’ AGM was held electronically by live-stream on Zoom in the interests of safety for our fellow members.   The meeting was led by U Thura Ko Ko, who was appointed as the AGM Chair, followed by Daw Thiri Thant...

Dear MIoD Community, I wrote to you nine days ago reiterating my belief that what we do at the MIoD strengthens Myanmar and that we will endeavour to continue providing normal programming for our community.  My belief in our mission remains stronger than ever.  It is only with a strong, well-run private sector...

Dear MIoD Community,  I hope this finds you safe and well. The MIoD exists to strengthen corporate governance in Myanmar and to support boards and board directors. We believe that the strength of our country is greatly enhanced by a strong private sector, strong governance, and strong institutions.  We will endeavour our upmost to provide normal programming and support for our members and the wider community and country in...

If you have heard of the term corporate governance but might not have a clear idea of what it is, you are not alone. The concept has been around since investors pooled their resources to form joint-stock companies in the 1800s.

This virtual event proposes to bring together Myanmar policy-makers, international experts, the private sector and civil society to share perspectives and discuss policy options to attract responsible investment that can help foster a sustainable recovery and contribute towards improving the lives of Myanmar people and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals...

The new Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Institute of Directors, Daw Thiri Thant Mon, alongwith the Chair of the Board U Aung Zaw Naing and Board Member Daw Khine Khine Nwe paid a courtesy visit to the Central Bank of Myanmar on 11th August 2020 in Nay Pyi Taw....

The Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) is delighted to announce its new Chief Executive Officer Thiri Thant Mon, effective 01 July 2020. The MIoD would like to sincerely thank the outgoing CEO Ma Cherry Trivedi for her contributions. Thiri brings over 20 years of experience with top international and Myanmar...

The 25 June 2020 is a historic date for the Myanmar Institute of Directors, as we had our first Annual General Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM was boardcasted via livestream to ensure physical distancing. The meeting was guided by COO Aung Myat Khaing, under the leadership of...

Dear Valued Members, I’d like to thank you for your continued support to MIoD during these unprecedented times of dealing with Covid-19 epidemic and its impact on your business and the economy. Such times allow us to re-look at our corporate governance structure especially in areas of sustainability and business...

We would like to let you know that we are postponing or utilising online resources for all our trainings and events for the month of March and April 2020. As more and more companies recommend that employees videoconference or work from home rather than meet face-to-face, we felt it was...

The Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) CEO met with Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) Director General U Thant Sin Lwin to discuss how MIOD and DICA can collaborate on works to promote a corporate governance reform in Myanmar through training and awareness programs in the country. DICA looks...

To celebrate International Women's Day, the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIOD) and AMCHAM Myanmar jointly hosted a Breakfast Talk focusing on the role of women in corporate governance. In the beginning, the concept of corporate governance was introduced, and its positive influence on professionalism inside companies and organizations elaborated. The panel then stressed the...

Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) joint event with the India-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (IMCC) and the Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ma Cherry Trivedi, CEO of MIoD presented a corporate briefing on Corporate Governance on February 17th at India in Myanmar (Embassy of India, Yangon). The meeting was attended by over 30...

Initial MIoD Trainers' Meeting in February 2020 and delighted to be re-engaged with all the cadre trainers of the Myanmar Institute of Directors. MIoD would also like to acknowledge the hard work, efforts, and commitment of MIoD trainers during 2019 and until now, which has underscored the growth and success...

Ma Cherry Trivedi, CEO of Myanmar Institute of Directors, interviewed with Oxford Business Group related to the following questions; What are the main issues standing in the way of effective corporate governance? Which factors have made potential entrants into the market ultimately shy away? In what ways can family-run businesses...

Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) took part in the “????? ??????? & ?????????? ????????” training offered to around 290 University Students (3rd and 4th Years) of the Yangon Institute of Economics (YIE) Campus’ Theatre 2. This five days training program (from 20th – 24th January 2020) for YIE Students was organized by Institute of...

This year the MIoD will hold it’s inaugural Anual General Meeting to elect a board of directors who will govern our Association which is now approaching 200 members. Attached you will find a Director Nomination Form with instructions for those wishing to nominate themselves to participate on the board. The...

Myanmar Institute of Directors is promoting corporate governance standards and best practices in Myanmar. MPE&VCA organized a course on “The Basics of Corporate Governance” in early December to help executives improve their understanding of the importance of sound corporate governance processes and structures in a company. We acknowledge and thank Myanmar Private...

MIoD participation in IFC - International Finance Corporation and Myanmar MicroFinance Association event, Launching A Resourse Guide Book for Microfinance Institutions in Myanmar. MIoD participation in the event and panel discussions of MIoD CEO Ma Cherry Trivedi, Launch of the Corporate Governance Handbook for Microfinance Institution in Myanmar.

Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) contribution to the event of partner organization, British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar on 3rd Sept 2019. An insightful discussion through presentation and discussion in the event namely “?????????? ???? ?????????? – ?? ???? ???????? ?????????” organized by BritCham and member organizations. Vicky Bowman (Director of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business -...

Myanmar IOD launched the first of many Programs (Director Certification Program) in Mandalay with an overwhelming attendance of Mandalay businesses and Mandalay DICA along with DICA experts from Yangon on August 5th evening at Hilton Mandalay Hotel. The networking session was attended by over 80 people and the first DCP...

MIoD conducted Consultation and Coordination meeting with MRCCI, Private Sector from Mandalay Region at 1:00 PM on 26th July 2019. During the meeting U Aung Myat Khaing, Head of Operation and Business Development from MIoD met with U Thet Htun Lin, Joint Secretary and Daw Ni Ni Tun, Joint Auditor...

The Myanmar Times has concluded “Myanmar’s economy towards GE2020 and beyond”, held at Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel today. The event gathered investors, executives, managers, policymakers and researchers to look at what lies ahead for Myanmar’s economy. It was made possible by the generous support of M Tower, Eneos, Marga Group,...

Businesses in Myanmar can improve their labor productivity by up to 14 percent if they addressed bullying and sexual harassment reveals a report released today by IFC - International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and UK funded the DaNa Facility. The report, Respectful Workplaces: Exploring the Costs...

With the aim of raising awareness of gender equality and celebrate International Women’s Day, the IFC - International Finance Corporation, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar, and the Yangon Stock Exchange - YSX, participated in the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” event alongside 70 stock exchanges worldwide. The event gathered business...

Thirty business professionals, academics and regulators today graduated from Myanmar’s inaugural Directors Certification Program, becoming the country’s first batch of directors to be certified locally. The three-day intensive program was developed by the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) together with IFC, a sister organization of the World Bank, in partnership...

Despite problems, women’s empowerment and corporate governance in Myanmar is set to advance under Ma Cherry Trivedi through the organisation she heads, the Myanmar Institute of Directors.  The main goal of the institute is education. Bringing transparency to corporate governance and educating people about it and gender equality is aimed at...

Businesswoman Ma Cherry Trivedi has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Institute of Directors, MIoD. She brings to MIoD many years of entrepreneurial experience in Myanmar and the United States. MIoD was set up in March this year to promote corporate governance standards and best practices...

This week marks the launch of an important market institution – the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD), the first independent, private sector-led organization promoting best corporate governance standards and practices in the country. This is a significant step in Myanmar's ongoing market reforms and sends a strong signal to the...

Myanmar regulators, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM), the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX), and the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) are to benchmark the corporate governance practices of Myanmar companies against international standards to help them improve performance.

The Netherlands Development Finance Company and the International Finance Corporation have launched an online course on Related Party Transactions (RPTs) governance for Vietnamese commercial banks. The e-course aims to help promote the application of international best practices in RPTs among commercial banks in Vietnam to improve their access to capital.

President U Htin Kyaw signed the Myanmar Companies Act at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Wednesday, approving the most anticipated piece of legislation in the country this year. The entire Act encompasses a wide range of regulations which will affect local and international investors, including share transactions, dividends, reduction of initial capital and...

The author writes about the business case for more women on South Asian corporate boards, and the clear need to build a critical mass of male and female champions who can move this agenda forward for the region’s long-term economic health.

The newly established Pacific Corporate Governance Institute seeks to actively promote good governance practices in Fiji’s business sector as well as throughout the region.

Vietnamese public companies, especially listed ones, should have clear policies and procedures governing related party transactions (RPTs) and an effective oversight mechanism that complies with the laws and follows best international practices, a recent forum on corporate governance highlighted in Ho Chi Minh City. Titled ‘Handling Conflict of Interest and...

Family governance structures help family businesses prepare for succession. Effective corporate-governance practices and transparency will help them attract foreign investors.

Now more than ever the role of the board is fundamental, particularly in managing risk and strategy, including competition, efficiency, and long-term sustainability, says IFC’s Oliver Orton. IFC is building the capacity of Peruvian boards to have a better understanding of their role, and the diversity and challenge of corporate...

The article explains how development finance has been redefined since the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar organized a forum at the Yangon Stock Exchange to help listed firms raise transparency and disclosure standards in company reporting. The event – "Enhancing corporate transparency: trends and business case on transparent reporting and ongoing disclosure" – was held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Australian Department...

International trends and Ukrainian corporate governance practices were at the heart of the discussion of the participants at the IV International Corporate Secretaries Forum. The Forum stressed the importance of introducing the latest international corporate governance practices in Ukraine to increase the investment attractiveness of Ukrainian companies on the international...

IFC and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) signed a memorandum of understanding in March to strengthen corporate governance regulatory standards and practices in Myanmar. During his visit to Myanmar, IFC Vice President and Treasurer Jingdong Hua sat down with the Myanmar Times to discuss capital markets, the...

The move is aimed at helping attract more foreign investment. “A better regulated market will bolster investor confidence and help draw more investment to Myanmar as the country continues to open up,” IFC, and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar, said in a joint statement.

Evidence shows the benefits of good governance in family businesses across all sectors. It has therefore become a priority for the IFC-supported Myanmar Corporate Governance Initiative.