media and conflict in myanmar: opportunities for media to advance peace 4. Peace Technology Innovation Workshop Interview respondents in the technology sector as well as civil society peace advocates were generally bullish about the potential for new technologies to address specific drivers of conflict in Myanmar. Yet they also noted that the uncertain pace of technology growth could hinder or outstrip nascent peacebuilding efforts if not carefully managed. A Peace Technology Innovation Workshop would connect civil society organizations working on peacebuilding issues with access and understanding to these technologies. Together with local and international technologists, civil society peacebuilding organizations would learn practical skills and approaches for applying low-cost, easy-to-use technologies to meet current challenges—such as landgrabbing, corruption and human rights abuses. The goal would be to create a set of solutions to implement over the following six months. The initial workshop would be the beginning of a longer-term engagement to develop the projects that emerge, ultimately yielding tangible benefits for building peace in Myanmar. Additional workshops could be undertaken to help cement the relationship of local technologists with local civil society and relevant government officials, which would build a more lasting technology for social good environment. Requirements  edia and ICT specialists convene from across the country to meet with peacebuilding organizations, M relevant government officials, and selected international technologists as needed International companies and ICT specialists engaged to promote collaborative and long-term partnerships when investing in the technology sector in Myanmar Follow-up sessions held to keep local and international participants engaged Event publicized to raise public awareness about the potential of ICT for peacebuilding. Funding sources identified to support some of the best projects that emerge from the workshop Desired outcomes Knowledge  nderstanding among ICT experts in Myanmar of how they can develop technologies for conflict U prevention and resolution Greater public awareness that media and technology can be used to build peace Better understanding among government officials of their role in promoting ICT development Attitude Citizens more empowered to seek out solutions to problems through ICT ICT expert belief that they can contribute to peace in Myanmar while still earning money  reater incentive among government officials to support technology innovation if they are involved in the G process Behavior New innovative thinking drives development of new technologies for peacebuilding Greater citizen participation in governance and problem solving through access to ICTs USIP.ORG  31