Welcome back to the 21st issue of the NetMission Digest. Here, we have highlighted critical developments that are shaping the landscape of global digital governance. We’ll begin by examining the latest updates on the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the UN Cybercrime Convention, offering a closer look at how both global and national efforts are […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Recruitment
1st Deadline: 11 October 2024 (23:59 UTC)2nd Deadline: 8 November 2024 (23:59 UTC)**Deadline extended to 15 November 2024 (23:59 UTC)** The NetMission Academy is a series of online sessions designed to equip youth with the knowledge and discussion skills to participate in Internet policymaking. The program includes 10 sessions and a closing ceremony. These 1.5-hour […]
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Discovering ICANN and ITU Roles in Internet Governance – Ahmad Umair Suhaidi
In an era of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), Internet governance is a complex domain that involves the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. Key players in this domain include the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Internet Corporation […]
Iran’s Snap Election: Low Turnout, High Stakes in the Fight for Digital Rights – Hesam Nourooz Pour
In a dramatic turn of events, the Iranian presidential race concluded on July 5th with Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and reformist, clinching victory over the ultra-conservative contender, Saeed Jalili. This election followed closely on the heels of a tragic helicopter accident in late May that claimed the life of President Ebrahim Raisi, sparking a […]