Following their participation in the Mekong Institute (MI)-led regional training on AI-enabled digital transformation for cities and institutions, Myanmar alumni rolled out their own AI education and awareness activities to help others build the same skills they gained. In partnership with the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association (MWEA) and co-supported by MI, the Myanmar alumni group reached nearly 200 additional participants, multiplying the program’s beneficiaries exponentially through both onsite and hybrid sessions.

The “Advancing Ethical AI through Education and Responsible Innovation Frameworks in Myanmar” action plan was committed by Myanmar alumni following their MI training. Ms. Guohua Liu, Director of MI’s Sectoral Development and Integration (SDI) Department, explained that the action plan translated their regional learning into practical national implementation by promoting responsible AI adoption across education, research, business, and public institutions.

“The activities under this action plan focused on equipping participants with practical AI knowledge while emphasizing ethical governance, digital literacy, and responsible innovation to support Myanmar’s digital transformation journey,” said Ms. Liu.

Implemented from June to July 2026, the action plan consisted of two activities. The first was an onsite AI Awareness Training, which brought together 140 participants to explore practical AI applications, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity awareness, among other topics. It featured expert presentations and interactive practical sessions that enhanced participants’ understanding of responsible AI adoption in education, business, and public institutions.

The second activity, a Hybrid AI Awareness Campaign Workshop, engaged 53 participants through interactive community outreach. The campaign introduced practical examples of AI applications in everyday life while highlighting important issues such as algorithmic bias, misinformation, privacy protection, and digital ethics.

The Myanmar group’s action plan sought to strengthen practical AI competencies and encourage the integration of ethical AI principles into education and institutional practices. The activities also fostered greater awareness of AI opportunities while equipping participants with the ability to recognize and manage emerging digital risks.

MI commended the implementation of the action plan for helping lay the foundation for responsible AI practices in Myanmar and contributing to MI’s broader goal of advancing AI-enabled digital transformation across the Lancang–Mekong countries.