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Tech Alliance: Malaysia

PROJECT
Part of: BHR in Tech
Fiscal Host: The IO Foundation

Building an alliance to foster the adoption of a thematic area on technology in Malaysia's National Action Plan.

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Project Description

The recognition of the importance of technology as a thematic area in the Malaysian National Action Plan will require the awareness and active participation of the local tech sector.
To this end, TIOF is promoting the creation of a Tech Alliance in the Malaysian tech sector so that

The IO Foundation is committed to encourage and facilitate this implementation from a technical perspective to ensure the observance of the BHR Principles by design.

This project is part of the BHR in Tech in Malaysia project.

Summary of Activities

  • Reach out to key actors in the Malaysian tech sector such as
    • international and national established tech corporations
    • tech startup ecosystem
    • tech thematic groups
  • Strategize with the Tech Alliance members to ensure their participation in the National Action Plan drafting and tabling process

Outcomes

  • Bootstrap the Tech Alliance
  • Organize events to inform and enhance their participation in the NAP process
  • Provide training to the Tech Alliance members in topics such as
    • Human Rights
    • UN GPs on Business and Human Rights
  • Update the Tech Alliance members

Implementation details

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