Helani Galpaya presented the findings of the joint research by GSMA Connected Women & LIRNEasia on “Mobile phones, internet & gender in Myanmar” at the Chatrium Hotel, Yangon on 8 April 2016. The event organized by LIRNEasia and MIDO was used as a forum to discuss issues pertaining to gender and ICTs in Myanmar at large. Khin Sandar Win & Htla San Htwe presented the rationale behind and the workings of the UNDP iWomen application while Htaike Htaike Aung of MIDO spoke of the role of women as app developers, hackers and coders.
The event was well attended despite it being held on the last working day prior to the New Year Water Festival holidays. Noteworthy was the large media presence, with the event being covered by multiple print, television and online media outlets. Diverse stakeholders such mobile operators, app developers and NGOs also participated at the event, engaging deeply with the presenters.
The presentation slides can be accessed here
The report can be accessed here
More photographs of the event can be accessed here
Helani presenting the research findings
Questions from the audience
Hla San Htwe and Khin Sandar Win being interviewed by the media
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