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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NetMission Ambassadors’ blog posts
From Monarchy to Democracy: Bhutan’s Political Evolution and Digital Transformation ā Ankita Rathi
*This article is originally published in theĀ 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 […]
Bangladeshās 2024 Elections and the Trajectory of Digital Governance ā 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 […]
Deciphering the Complexity of Misinformation: Strategies for Combating Digital Deception in the Information Age
Written by Jenie Fernando In an era where information serves as both a catalyst for progress and a tool for manipulation, the ubiquity of social media platforms has profoundly altered the dynamics of information dissemination. However, amidst the vast expanse of digital content lies a labyrinthine network of misinformation and disinformation, posing multifaceted challenges to […]
Data Governance Unpacked & Notable Data Breaches in the Asia Pacific Region
Written by Barkha Manral Data is everywhere, surrounding us ā whether generated, collected, or produced, can be categorized as data. But what exactly is this data? Data is just a collection of information, facts, or statistics that is gathered, stored, and analyzed to serve diverse objectives. It manifests in various formats, including numbers, text, images, […]