Happy birthday NetMission Digest! As we celebrate our first anniversary of this digital empowerment initiative to make tech public policies more accessible to youth and all walks of life, let’s ponder over one version of a desired common future and the role of digital transformation. Society 5.0 A concept first brought forward almost 10 years […]
Author: NetMission Ambassador
Charting the Future of the Digital World – Aviral Kaintura
It’s been a little over two years since I first encountered the term “Internet Governance.” As an undergraduate student of computer science and cybersecurity, I’ve always been a technology-first person, passionate about researching advancements in emerging technologies. However, my perspective transformed dramatically after attending India School on Internet Governance (inSIG) as a fellow in 2022. […]
My Journey an Asia Pacific yIGF Co-Chair 2024 – Sameer Gahlot
Steering Dialogues at Asia Pacific Regional & Youth IGF As a NetMission.Asia Ambassador, I get a chance to represent NetMission.Asia in Taipei, Taiwan for the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Assembly (DRAPAC), Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF) and Asia-Pacific Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024. These forums provided a crucial platform to discuss and engage in […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #23: Beyond Encryption (Monday, October 21, 2024)
In our previous issue #22, we explored the global implications of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest and the broader debate surrounding free speech, encryption, and government regulation of tech platforms. Continuing this crucial conversation, this edition will dive deeper into China’s approach to data regulation, examining how the world’s most populous country balances national security […]
From Policy Work to Global Youth Leadership – Ankita Rathi
A Leadership Milestone By the time I was appointed Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific yIGF 2024, I felt both humbled and empowered. The road leading up to this had been paved with challenges, but each one taught me something invaluable. Being Co-Chair was more than a title – it came with real responsibility. From planning […]