BRICS and beyond – its impact on the global Internet Governance Since its first summit in 2009, BRICS—a coalition of emerging economies originally including Brazil, Russia, India, and China—has rapidly evolved. South Africa joined in 2010, completing the core group, The recent expansions have transformed BRICS into BRICS+, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United […]
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NetMission Digest – Issue #26: Shifting Rules: Meta’s New Moderation Strategy and the U.S. TikTok Ban (Thursday, January 16, 2024)
2025 will be a landmark year for digital diplomacy and global governance. Why? This is the year when UN member states will decide on the WSIS+20 review and the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It is also a critical moment in the journey toward achieving the Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #25: A Year of Milestones: 2024 in Digital Governance (Friday, December 20, 2024)
2024 was a transformative year for digital governance. From landmark AI regulations to global efforts to bridge the digital divide, this year’s milestones have already begun shaping the future of technology and inclusivity. Here’s a closer look at the key developments that defined 2024 and the opportunities ahead. The Rise of AI Governance The year […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #24: Digital Governance for Society 5.0 (Monday, November 18, 2024)
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 […]
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 […]