Recs developed by MCIT and the World Bank. Given the increasing prevalence of mobile phones, ensure Government data displays are user-friendly and mobile-friendly.  Consult publically with civil society and business to identify high-value data that catalyses innovation, enhances social policy, and promotes public and private sector accountability. 7. Accelerate the implementation of Myanmar’s universal service commitments. Until recently, Myanmar was at the bottom of the global league table for Internet and mobile phone penetration. While penetration rates are increasing rapidly, it may take years to reach all of Myanmar’s population, particularly in rural areas. The Government tentatively committed to a universal service agreement with the current telecommunications operators, which called for each operator to contribute 2% of annual revenue to a universal service fund managed by MCIT, beginning after three years of successfully meeting network rollout targets. Myanmar has also joined the Alliance for Affordable Internet (AFAI). All parties can play a role in accelerating the roll out of services using innovative solutions so that a wider percentage of the population benefits from accessing ICTs. (See Chapter 3 on Sector Impacts for further information). Key Points for Implementation  Publically disclose the current national rollout requirements for operators, compared with their current progress.  Build on lessons learned in the World Bank supported programme of extending connectivity to rural areas.  Develop a Universal Service Strategy, as a first step in the implementation of Chapter XV of the 2013 Telecommunications Law. Consult widely, including with ethnic minorities and disadvantaged groups such as people with disabilities, to identify priority areas for the rollout of telecommunications service (both mobile and fixed line broadband service), for inclusion in the Universal Service Strategy and Fund.  Clarify how the Universal Service Fund will support Myanmar’s commitment to the Alliance for Affordable Internet, which is focused on realising entry-level broadband priced at less than 5% of monthly income, particularly in rural communities  Consider allocating Universal Service Funds to support community-based telecommunications networks and provide wireless spectrum concessions to remote rural communities where telecommunications service is currently inaccessible. This will help promote the development of low-cost community-based telecommunications networks for last mile or last inch connectivity. 8. Improve digital literacy of users and send clear signals about respectful use of ICT’s. To realise the range of transformative positive impacts via ICT growth and development in Myanmar, the Government must ensure that all Myanmar’s population can participate in Myanmar’s growing information society. Those services must be used respectfully so that violence and discrimination happening offline are not magnified and intensified online. This requires strong signals from opinion-formers, including Government. Engagement with ICTs is still a completely new experience for the majority of Myanmar people. There is also a need for efforts from Government, business and civil society to provide 20 PAGE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF MYANMAR