4  4.8  Highlight impacts on investment climate: Societal discrimination and exclusion are not unique to Myanmar. However, if discrimination and exclusion becomes more entrenched and overt, it will undermine ongoing political and economic reforms. Businesses, collectively or individually, should highlight how the negative impacts of discrimination and inter-communal violence, and an inadequate response from the Government on protecting those at risk, can harm the investment climate. Design ICTs for vulnerability and accountability: As outlined in Chapter 3 on sector-level impacts, there are more opportunities for positive impact from the ICT sector than potentially any other industry developing within Myanmar’s fast moving landscape. The nature of the ICT sector – able to bridge long distances affordably and in real time – positions it to combat exclusion and vulnerability. For example, ICT can increase access to doctors and medical services for the elderly, disabled or displaced who are in desperate need of healthcare but often unable to travel or afford it; provide people with disabilities with accessible online employment opportunities; and offer hotlines for groups at risk. D. Relevant International Standards and Guidance on Groups at Risk Relevant International Standards:  IFC Performance Standard 2 and Guidance Note – Labour and Working Conditions  ILO, Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (No. 111)  UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women  UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities  UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Relevant Guidance:  European Commission, “ICT Sector Guide on Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights”  IFC, “Good Practice Note, Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity”  ILO, “Working Conditions of Contract Workers in the Oil & Gas Industry”  ILO, “Disability in the Workplace – Company Practices”  CSR-D, “Guide on Corporate Social Responsibility and Disability” and in Burmese, MCRB and DRC, “Corporate Social Responsibility and Disability (CSR-D) – A Guide for Companies in Myanmar”  UNICEF, UN Global Compact, Save the Children, “Children’s Rights and Business Principles”  UN Global Compact, “Women’s Empowerment Principles”  UN “Inter-Agency Handbook on Housing and Property Restitution for Refugees and Displaced Persons: Implementing the ‘Pinheiro Principles’” 236 PAGE CHAPTER 4.8: GROUPS AT RISK