The Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum brings together the vibrant voices of young digital leaders across our diverse region, recognizing the crucial role of youth in shaping the future of our connected world. This three-year blueprint for the Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF.Asia) outlines a bold vision to enhance youth participation and […]
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 […]
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 […]