Established in 1919, UMFCCI is Myanmar’s largest, most influential, and most globally integrated association of business representatives. Its membership includes nearly 11,000 Burmese companies, 770 foreign corporations, 185 cooperatives and 3000 individuals. Women have long been able to participate in the organization, but their representation on its Central Executive Committee has been minimal. UMFCCI does not have a separate committee that addresses the particular interests of women entrepreneurs; however, Myanmar Women Entrepreneur Association (MWEA) is an active member of UMFCCI and regularly participates in its activities and dialogues on key issues of concern to business.