Conclusion The purpose of the technical delegation’s visit to Myanmar was to gather quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal data from within the country. The analysis here is intended to identify a baseline of media and communication indicators during this period of transition, which will help future efforts to benchmark Myanmar’s progress in communication infrastructure and freedom of expression. We position this report as the opening of an ongoing research process in which others will update, expand, and build on the findings here. While this report does not seek to provide an action plan for advocacy, it does seek to highlight the challenges and opportunities currently facing Myanmar as the country strives to evolve. Key Findings Some key findings include: - Little to no separation between government regulators and communication operators; - Lack of regional and local technology education and access programs; - Limited number of independent local media outlets; - Lack of existing safeguards for intermediaries such as Internet Service Providers; - Lack of legal protections for freedom of speech and journalists; - Unsafe communication environment for transfer of confidential information; - Low citizen access to the government's internal decision-making process; - Insufficient short- and medium-term goals to increase end-user Internet access and communication infrastructure; - Imbalance of network capacity along with priority for public institutions over small businesses and individuals; 27