Introduction Structure of the Report Section 1 presents a summary of available data on the extent and nature of the gender digital divide in a global context, as well as some key issues in Myanmar that frame the research. Section 2 considers foundational factors of the political economy in Myanmar that shape the institutions (section 4) and individuals (section 5) that create and maintain the gender digital divide. Foundational factors are the deeply embedded structures that define the legitimacy of a state, such as class systems and international borders, and characteristics of an economy, such as natural resource endowments. Section 3 explores the rules of the game, the formal and informal, state and nonstate institutions and rules that shape actors’ behaviors, relationships, incentives, and capacity for collective action. Rules of the game include patronage networks and legal codes. Section 4 presents a snapshot of the here and now, recent events and actions of individual and group stakeholders in response to shifting political and economic dynamics, such as leadership changes and international sanctions. Section 5 presents actionable recommendations to key stakeholders. They seek to optimize the opportunities for equitable, sustainable development, taking into consideration the political economy enablers and obstacles to closing the gender digital divide discussed in sections 2 through 4. Ending the Gender Digital Divide in Myanmar: A Problem-Driven Political Economy Assessment | 17

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