Cambodia’s Digital Future: Internet Governance, Data Protection, and Youth Engagement – Socheata Sokhachan

The increasing use of the Internet has led to growing concerns about the protection of personal data. In Cambodia, the digital transformation journey is marked by significant advancements in Internet governance and emerging efforts to establish comprehensive data protection laws. However, as the country navigates these changes, the role of youth and their engagement in […]

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From Monarchy to Democracy: Bhutan’s Political Evolution and Digital Transformation – Ankita Rathi

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The Landlocked Dragon Kingdom Bhutan, a landlocked nation in south-central Asia, is situated on the eastern slopes of the Himalayas. Historically, Bhutan was an isolated kingdom, but its isolation began to diminish in the latter half of the 20th century, leading to […]

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NETmundial+10 Summary: Global Challenges For the Governance of the Digital World

History of NETmundial The NETmundial conference, the first of its kind, was started in 2014 by the Brazilian government jointly with the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) and /1Net to deliberate on the future of Internet governance. NETmundial stands out for its multistakeholder and collaborative purpose, in which different sectors – such as governments, civil […]

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Bangladesh’s 2024 Elections and the Trajectory of Digital Governance – Mahee Kirindigoda

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Introduction Bangladesh concluded its General Election on the 7th of January 2024 as per the current constitutional requirement, holding significant implications for the nation’s digital landscape. This research report delves into how these elections, marked by a low voter turnout and […]

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NetMission Digest – Issue #15: Human Creativity Protections Under TechTonic Shifts (Monday, May 20, 2024)

For the past few weeks, human creativity and innovations were accentuated and reflected upon across the globe as we celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) on April 26 and World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17. Incidentally, both international days this year spotlighted progress made so far and the roads ahead in […]

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