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- Reputational due diligence on Myanmar and Greater Mekong companies and their shareholders and supply chains via engaging with government and private sector stakeholders to provide actionable insights and to mitigate a spectrum of ESG risks- Security and operational risks arising from dealings involving conflict areas and non-state actors including advising on dealing with extortion and arbitrary arrests- Stakeholder mapping and analysis to assist with complex business transactions

As a member of the executive committee for the industry association representing oil, gas, and power companies, my role involved actively collaborating with senior government officials to advocate for increased participation of local private sector entities within the industry. Additionally, I worked closely with counterpart associations from foreign countries to facilitate market access for our member companies in international markets, while also assisting foreign partners in establishing their presence within Myanmar's market. Furthermore, I took on the responsibility of delivering regular briefings to our member companies, keeping them informed about significant policy developments, the prevailing political climate, and any emerging risks within the industry.

I advised on their ethical recruitment policies and practices. I played an instrumental role in the company to be internationally certified and recognized for creating ethically-based labour and supply chains.

I reported on business, politics and financial news and assisted business development professionals from Bloomberg L.P to gain market access in the Myanmar banking and finance industry.

I conducted research and authored case study reports to depict the conditions faced by older people in Myanmar and proposed solutions to address these challenges, particularly for donor agencies and the government and media. In addition, I actively promoted HelpAge International (Myanmar) projects to various government ministries and was involved in advocating for the passage of an Ageing Law in Myanmar, which was successfully enacted by the Myanmar Parliament on December 30, 2016.

My role involved meeting and conducting interviews with high-level government officials, ambassadors, representatives from political parties, foreign missions, and visiting delegations to Myanmar. I was responsible for writing both political and development stories. My responsibilities also included editing and overseeing the publication of business and political stories