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Research Report Launch – MYANMAR AND COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR
October 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
MYANMAR AND COVID-19: IMPACT ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Report Launch Virtual Panel
Wednesday, 7th October 2020 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | via Zoom
The COVID-19 pandemic of early 2020 caused a global contraction in economic demand and supply that saw hundreds of millions of workers around the globe stood down or only able to access reduced hours of work.
In May, the Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE) and UN Women launched a survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on employers and employees. Today, we are pleased to share with you the findings from these surveys in a report funded by Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The report provides an analysis of the impact of the pandemic on private business and not-for-profit organisations in Myanmar and draws on the perspectives of employers from 24 private sector businesses and 6 not-for-profit organisations as well as employees from 1 firm.
This report launch event seeks to help the private sector understand the impact of COVID-19 through findings from the report to allow for more informed strategic decisions for gender-responsive crisis management.
AGENDA
Opening Remarks:
– Dr. Daw San San Aye, Director-General, MoSWRR
– H.E Ms. Andrea Faulkner, the Australian Ambassador to Myanmar, Australian Embassy
Keynote Speaker:
– U Aung Naing Oo, Permanent Secretary, MoIFER
Introduction:
– Daw Kyawt Kay Thi Win, Country Director, BCGE
– Mr. Nicolas Burniat, Country Representative, UN Women
Research Presentation:
– Ms. Georgia Davis, MEL Manager, Investing in Women
Closing Remarks:
– Daw Ekayi Maw, CEO, AustCham Myanmar
You can read key findings and the full report here: https://mailchi.mp/99b9aab69985/myanmar_and_covid19_impact_on_private_sector
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