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TechCamp Myanmar

Tech for Transparency in the New Myanmar

Elections & Civic Participation Good Governance & Transparency Human Rights Promoting Peace & Tolerance
Yangon, Burma View Map
March 8-9, 2016

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Burma

Description

Staff from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations, technology experts, and trainers attended TechCamp Yangon: Tech for Transparency in the New Myanmar. The two-day interactive workshop focused on helping participants increase civil participation and engagement in Myanmar by applying cutting-edge technology tools, open data analysis, and 21st Century strategies for outreach and engagement.

Trainer Bios

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Agenda

March 8th 2016 | TechCamp Day 1

  • 8:00am - 9:00am - Networking Over Tea & Coffee
  • 9:00am - 9:30am - Welcome Remarks & Keynote
    Remarks will be given by Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer, U.S. Embassy Rangoon
    Michael Suantak, Phandeeyar, TechCamp Host
  • 9:30am - 9:40am - TechCamp Overview & Logistics
  • 9:40am - 10:00am - Icebreaker
  • 10:00am - 11:05am - Speed Geeking Sessions

  • TechCamp Myanmar 2016 - Speed Geeking Sessions

    Team NumberTopicTrainer
    1Data CollectionElijiah Lewien - Carter Center;
    Hlwan Moe Kyaw - Carter Center
    2Digital Storytelling & Social MediaBecky Palmstrom - Independent Consultant;
    Chan Myae Khine - Amara Digital Agency
    3Online to Offline Community OrganizingYam Hatai Limprayoonyong - Change.org;
    Ye Win - iSchool Myanmar
    4Secure Communications & Digital PrivacyRyder Cobean - American Bar Assoc.;
    Hnin Nu Nu Niang - MIDO
    5Data VisualizationPenhleak Chan “Pinkie” - Open Developement Initiative;
    Yan Naung Oak - Phandeeyar
    6Tools for Crowd-tasking & Disaster ResponseVictoire Rio - Independent Consultant;
    Theint Naing Yoon - Phandeeyar
    7Social Video and Podcast ProductionEsra Dogramaci - BBC;
    Kyal Yi Lin Six - Engage Media
    8Strategic Communication and Getting Out Your MessageDarin Bielecki - IRI;
    Anthony Kap Khan Khaul - IRI
    9Strategies for Mobile Messaging AppsSanjana Hattotuwa - ICT4Peace;
    Yatanar Htun - MIDO
    10Digital Data MappingSumandro Chattapadhyay - Centre for Internet and Society
    11Building a Community with RadioThan Lwin Htun - VOA News
  • 11:00am - 11:15am - Tea & Coffee Break
  • 11:15am - 12:30pm - 1st Interactive Training Session On Above Topics
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch
  • 1:30pm - 2:45pm - 2nd Interactive Training Session On Above Topics
  • 2:45pm - 3:00pm - Tea & Coffee Break
  • 3:00pm - 3:15pm - How to Define a Challenge Statement
  • 3:15pm - 4:15pm - Tools or Concepts Paired with Challenge Statements
  • 4:15pm - 4:30pm - End of Day Announcements. Tone is set for Day 2!

March 9th 2016 | TechCamp Day 2

  • 8:00am - 9:00am - Networking Over Tea & Coffee
  • 9:00am - 9:15am - Morning Logistics
  • 9:15am - 9:45am - Discussion of Challenge Statements Brainstormed on Day 1
  • 9:45am - 12:00pm - Small Group Work on Identifying Solutions
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch
  • 1:00pm - 1:15pm - Plenary and Announcements
  • 1:15pm - 3:00pm - Small Group Problem Definition Refinement and Action Planning
  • 3:00pm - 3:15pm - Tea & Coffee Break
  • 3:15pm - 4:30pm - Final Presentations
  • 4:30pm - 4:45pm - TechCamp Closing Remarks
  • 4:45pm - 4:55pm - TechCamp Survey
  • 4:55pm - 5:00pm - TechCamp Myanmar Group Photo!
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