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Time for an Action Plan for a Trash-Free Ngapali

Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB), Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) and Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute (MRTI), co-hosted a second multistakeholder workshop on sustainable tourism in Ngapali from 8-9 May 2017.

MCRB/DICA Workshop Series on Responsible Business

The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)’s Yangon office hosted MCRB for a series of training workshops to DICA staff between 6 – 22 March. The workshops focused on DICA’s role in promoting responsible business in Myanmar.

Developing Sustainable Tourism in the Myeik Archipelago and Tanintharyi Region

Vicky Bowman delivered a presentation on sustainable tourism and Tanintharyi at the 6th Working Group for Development Partners on Tourism at Sedona Hotel, Yangon on 24 March 2017.

Several Foreign Investors in Myanmar Score Highly in a New Global Corporate Human Rights Benchmark

A new Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) published in London on 14 March 2017 features several investors in Myanmar amongst its top-ranked companies.

Lack of Consultation on the Citizens Privacy and Security Law is a Missed Opportunity

MCRB has joined eight civil society organisations in a statement expressing dismay that the recently adopted Citizens Privacy and Security Law is inconsistent with international human rights norms and definitions.

Irrawaddy Green Towers Receives the First ‘Mini Pwint Thit Sa’ Benchmark Score

Irrawaddy Green Towers (IGT) became the first company to volunteer to be benchmarked under MCRB’s ‘Mini Pwint Thit Sa’ initiative.

Consultation Workshop on Telecoms Universal Service Strategy Highlights Need for Telecom User Input

Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD), with the assistance of the international consulting firm, Intelecon, is developing a Universal Service Strategy (USS), framework for Universal Service Funding mechanism and pilot projects.

NGOs Submit Comments on the Third Tranche Draft Myanmar Investment Rules

MCRB together with EarthRights International, Oxfam International, and WWF, has submitted written comments on the ‘third tranche’ of the Draft Rules for the Myanmar Investment Law.

MCRB Joins Civil Society Groups for Bangkok Conference on Fast-tracking the UN Convention Against Corruption

MCRB’s Programme and Communication Officer Phyu Phyu Zin participated in the regional conference on “Fast-tracking Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) for Economic and Social Development in Southeast Asia”.

NGOs Submit Further Comments on the Draft Myanmar Investment Rules

MCRB together with EarthRights International, Oxfam International, and the International Commission of Jurists, has submitted written comments on the ‘second tranche’ of the Draft Rules for the Myanmar Investment Law.

MCRB Briefs Rakhine Advisory Commission on Prospects for Responsible Investment in Rakhine State

Members of the Rakhine Advisory Commission invited MCRB and other non-governmental and civil society organisations to brief them on economic opportunities and challenges in Rakhine State on 16 January prior to their visit to Kyaukphyu.

Myanmar Stakeholders Call for Consultation on Draft Privacy and Security Law

On 14/15 December, MCRB co-organised Myanmar’s first Digital Rights Forum together with Phandeeyar: Myanmar Innovation Lab, Myanmar ICT for Development Organization (MIDO), and Engage Media with the support of The Embassy of Sweden.

Resettlement is Easier with a Consistent and Transparent Set of Rules

MCRB and the Thilawa SEZ Management Committee and JICA Expert Team held a seminar for the Yangon Regional Government staff on ‘Good Practice Approaches to Land Acquisition and Resettlement Peri-Urban and Urban Environments’.

MCRB and Flora & Fauna International co-Host Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Sustainable Tourism in Tanintharyi Region

MCRB and FFI co-hosted a two-day multistakeholder workshop on sustainable and responsible tourism in Tanintharyi, over two days in Dawei on 19 and 20 December.

New Toolkit Available for Myanmar Businesses to Fight Corruption

A new toolkit to help businesses in Myanmar fight corruption has been launched in Yangon.

Consultation Held on the Children’s Rights and Business Briefing Paper

On 6 December 2016, MCRB held a consultation in Yangon to receive feedback and engage in discussion on the draft Children’s Rights and Business Briefing paper which will be published next year.

Joint NGO Submission to Consultation on Myanmar Investment Rules

Experts from MCRB, Earthrights International, International Commission of Jurists, Oxfam and the World Wildlife Fund, have made a joint submission to the consultation on the draft Myanmar Investment Rules (deadline 16 December 2016).

Findings from the Mining Sector-Wide Impact Assessment Presented in Geneva and KL

MCRB's Extractives Programme Manager presented findings from the Sector-Wide Impact Assessment (SWIA) of Mining in Myanmar and its main recommendations to the Asia Pacific Mineral Resource Exhibition and Conference (APMREC) 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malay

A Reformed Telecoms Law is Needed to Protect Freedom of Speech and Privacy

MCRB has been working with other civil society organisations to identify specific reforms needed to address weaknesses in the protection of the right to freedom of expression and privacy in laws.

Towards a Myanmar Food Safety & Responsible Sourcing Initiative based on recognised International Standards

MCRB, together with PRIME Agri, co-hosted a roundtable in Naypyidaw on 8/9 November to discuss how Myanmar could enhance food safety and responsible sourcing in primary agricultural production, post-harvest, and food processing.

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Recordings of the presentations are available to watch in English or in Thai. Click "See More" below the video for the link to the Thai version.

On 13 July, MCRB and Fair Finance Thailand co-hosted a webinar for Thai companies. Vicky Bowman, Director of MCRB, presented the human rights risks which companies currently need to take into account when doing business in Myanmar...

Launched in November 2022, the Myanmar Sustainable Business Network (MSBN) is a multistakeholder platform bringing together businesses and professionals committed to building a more sustainable economy in Myanmar through responsible business practices.

MSBN, a partnership between MCRB, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Myanmar and Yever, has submitted input to the consultations by the UN Global Digital Compact (UNGDC) highlighting digital rights priorities...

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