*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Introduction The genealogy of political parties in South Korea can be traced to the top-down and elite-driven political creations, not the Western-style multiple parties (as prevalent in the United Kingdom and East European countries) with a focus on coalition-building as well as […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report – Elections, Governance, and Digital Transformation: Insights from 2024
This report is the fourth publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory and the second part of the 2024 election series. Building on the important electoral developments in 2024, this edition focuses on the dynamic relationship between digital policy and governance, delving deeper into the region’s extreme technological and political shifts. This report explores the […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 4 Summary
On January 30, 2025, the fourth session of the NetMission Academy, titled “Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Safer Internet,” convened participants from across the Asia-Pacific region. The session explored key issues related to government regulation, platform accountability, and digital rights, focusing on age restrictions on social media, AI-driven identity verification, and the balance between security and privacy […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 3 Summary
Session 3 of the NetMission Academy 2025, titled “Human Rights Online,” was held on January 23, 2025. Moderated by NetMission alumni, Bea Guevarra and Sameer Gahlot, we explored the critical intersection of technology and fundamental human rights in the digital age with esteemed speakers: Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari (Senior Program Manager, The Dialogue), Emad Karim (UN […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 2 Summary
The second session of the NetMission Academy, titled “Access and Empowerment,” took place on January 16, 2025, and was expertly moderated by Nawal Munir Ahmad and Nattaya Kay Jaratruangsaeng. In this session, participants from all around the Asia Pacific joined our honorable speakers: Felicia Antonio (Campaign Manager for the Keep It On initiative at Access […]