Sweden and the UNDP are particularly interested in the position of women in Myanmar’s civil service, given our respective longstanding commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment. We also believe that the equal representation, and leadership, of women in Myanmar’s civil service are critical for promoting a truly inclusive and responsive public sector, that is people-centred. This is clearly also the Government’s vision for the future of the civil service in Myanmar. Given this situation, what can be done to promote gender equality in the civil service? Thus, additional solutions will be required to get rid of discriminatory practices that work against women’s equal access to job and promotion opportunities within the civil service.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 17, 2019 22:41 UTC