- 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. 2. for ACMECS countries Duration 9 days (27 August - 4 September 2010) 3.

Background and Rational ACMECS countries is a technical cooperation program jointly provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Thailand and Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) under the Ministry of Industry of Thailand. The program was developed to serve the fundamental objectives of Ayeyawady-Chao PhrayaMekong Economic Cooperation Strategy or ACMECS which are to increase competitiveness and contribute to greater growth of economic development for the benefits of all ACMECS member countries. The underlying objective of this program is to help relevant agencies to effectively implement the ACMECS Plan of Action, especially under ACMECS industry and energy cooperation sector. In this regard, this programme aims to provide appropriate training for industrial policy makers of ACMECS member countries on possible The training course on Industrial Policy Development for Course Title Training on Industrial Policy Development

ACMECS Industrial Project (2010)

- 2 approaches to enhance national competitiveness and further develop national industrial development planning process. This training will also provide an opportunity for participants to learn of Thailands experience in industrial development and restructuring, which can be considered as a possible approach for other ACMECS member countries. The program is expected to provide useful insights for officials from ACMECS member countries to further contribute to their national efforts in achieving greater economic growth. 4. Objectives. This course aims to planning for mid-senior level government officials in ACMECS countries 4.2 Provide an opportunity for inter-country/inter-agency exchange of ideas concerning industrial development strategies. 4.3 Promote coordination and cooperation among the industrial development agencies 5. Course Contents The course consists of lectures, discussions, study The participants : 4.1 Improve knowledge relating to industrial development

visits and field visits. topics. 5.1 Course

are expected to present their own country reports in related Outline

- 3 a. Lectures Analysis and Deployment National Economy Development of the National Industries Lecture 4 Policies and SMEs development Policies of Lecture 5 Lecture 6 National Investment Presentation of Industrial Industrial Estate Establishment and Management 5.2 Study visit Study visits and field visits will take place, Industrial Promotion Lecture 3 Industrial Policies and Lecture 1. Lecture 2 Strategy formulation, Globalization and the

Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)s Activities:

details as follows; 1. 2. Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Two Field visits to factory/industrial estate (to

be determined) 5.3

Country Report Presentation

3. Cultural tour

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one

country

report

on

each

of

the following topics in their respective countries. Status of national Industrial development Industrial Industries
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Policy

and

Development

of

CLMVs

Investment

Policy in CLMV

Reports should be typed in English and be about 10 pages in length. All participants are requested to submit one hard and soft copies of their country reports. Guideline for Country Report 1. Background of specific topics (2-3 pages)
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briefly overview the background and the importance of the selected topic in CLMV

- provide general information including indicators for the readers 2. Major Issues for the specific topics (3-4 pages) - describe the major issues of the selected topic - problems and causes 3. Major outcomes and prospects (3-4 pages) - successful results - prospects for CLMV 4. Information about participants organization ( 1 page)

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participants brief curriculum vitae (1 page) OIE Orientation The purpose of the orientation session is to

5.4

help participants understand the background of the training course as well as to provide general information required for training and staying in Thailand. 5.5 Cultural Tour The purpose of the cultural tour is to provide an The places to visit include

opportunity for participants to have a sightseeing and cultural tour in Bangkok and the vicinity. Nonthaburi Province). 5.6 Wrap-Up Session This session will conclude the workshop and review the whole program. This session is designed to evaluate the training course. Comments on the program from participants will be used as valuable information to improve the training course in the future. 6. Number of Participants 6.1 6.2 Participants 16 persons Qualification the Royal Palace and Kred Island. (a small island in nearby

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a mid senior level government officials in

involved in economic Have English sufficient command of spoken and written

planning and industrial development for at least 3-5 years.

- preferably under 55 years old

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expected to work in the related field for at least one year after participating

in this program 7. Country coverage CLMV 8. Nomination Each country is requested to officially nominate 4 persons together with the completed application form and relevant information through diplomatic channel no later than 11 August 2010. 9. Funding support The Thai government will provide funding support for all CLMV participants which includes a round trip economy air tickets, hotel accommodation, transportation, living allowances and travel insurance during their stay in Thailand.

- 7 10. Venue Lan Luang Road, Bangkok 10.2 above. 10.1 Training venue Accommodation The Royal Princess Hotel, Same Venue as the

11. Expected Results 11.1

Enhance human resources development and the

promotion of competitiveness and industrial planning process in ACMECS. 11.2 11.3 Strengthen cooperation and coordination among Promote mutual understanding and industrial ACMECS member countries. linkages among ACMECS countries and other regions. 12. Evaluation The certificate of completion will be awarded to all the participants who successfully complete the course. 13. Institutions 13.1

Executing/Implementing Agency . Office of Industrial Economics

- 8 Ministry of Industry Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Contact persons

1.

Mr. Siriruj

Chulakaratana, Director, International

Industrial Economic Bureau, Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry Tel. 644-8951 Mobile : 662 202-4335 Fax 662 661 6338128 E-mail : siriruj@oie.go.th 2. Ms. Pratana 8951 13.2 Bunyarit, Tel. Plan and Policy Analyst 662 202-4307 Fax 662 644-

Mobile : 667 805-3042 E-mail : pratana@oie.go.th Partner/Supporting Agencies 1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Ayudhya Road, Bangkok 10400,

Thailand 2. Office of the Board of Investment 555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand 3. Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand 618 Nikom Makkasan Road

- 9 Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

14. General Notes 14.1 Personal belongings that each participant should - small carrying bag for one -night stay in Pattaya - national costumes - Adaptor plugs for electronic devices. - caps and/or umbrellas for rainy/sunny days 14.2 Transportation to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport Transportation to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport will be provided upon arrival and departure of the participants. be welcome staff present at the airport with the sign ACMECS Training Course to facilitate all participants upon arrival in Bangkok. 15. Detailed Program Schedule as attached in Annex There will bring along :

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Detailed Program Schedule Date/Time 1st day (Fri) 11.10-14.55 16.00-16.15 16.30-17.30 2nd day (Sat) 09.00-09.30 09.45-10.45 12.00-13.00 14.00-16.00 16.00-16.30 3rd day (Sun) 4th day (Mon) 09.00-09.15 09.15-12.00 12.00-13.00 14.00-16.00 5th day (Tue) 09.00-12.00 12.00-13.00 13.00-16.00 6th day (Wed) 09.00-12.00 12.00-13.00 13.00-16.00 7th day (Thu) 08.30-9.00 9.00-12.00 12.00-12.30 12.30-14.30 14.30-16.30 18.00 8th day (Fri) 09.00-12.00 12.00-13.00 13.00-15.00 15.00-16.00 18.00 9th day (Sat) Program Description Arrive in Bangkok Check in at the Royal Princess Hotel OIE Orientation Venue : The Royal Princess Hotel Cultural Tour Depart for the Royal Palace Sightseeing at the Royal Palace Lunch Sightseeing at Kred Island (a small island in Nonthaburi Province) Return to the hotel Free Time Opening Ceremony Lecture 1 : Strategy formulation, Analysis and Deployment Lunch Work shop Country Report Presentation (2 topics) Lecture 2 Globalization and the National Economy Lunch Lecture 3 Industrial Policy and Development of the National Industries Country Report Presentation (2 topics) Lecture 4 Industrial Promotion Policies and SMEs Development Country Report Presentation (1 topic) Lunch Lecture 5 National Investment Policy Country Report Presentation (1 topic) Depart for Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) Lecture 6 : Presentation of Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)s Activities : Industrial Estate Establishment and Management Lunch Depart for Chonburi Province Field Visit at Lame Chabang Industrial Estate Stay overnight in Pattaya Depart for Bangkok Lunch Wrap-up Session Closing Ceremony Farewell party Depart for Home Country ************************