The Kayin State Government appoints a Chief Minister who is the decision maker together with nine subordinate ministers responsible for distinct portfolios. The Kayin State Government has the ability to develop industrial zones, because they already have 2 large-scale industrial zone development projects well exceeding 300ha of total area, - Hpa-an Industrial Zone and Myawaddy Industrial Zone.
Hpa-an Industrial Zone is currently in development, with its Phase 1 already complete; some of its planned factories have commenced operations.
Myawaddy Industrial Zone is also under development, with its Phase 1 scheduled for completion in April 2015. However, with regard to planned Duty Free Zones (DFZ) and Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Kayin State needs additional approval from the Myanmar Investment Committee (MIC).