Thank you for joining us again in the 18th edition of NetMission Digest, where we distill recent technological news and policy developments into concise, readable content. We focus on the digital economy trend in the major economies: Digital Economy Thriving The digital economy refers to economic activities that are enabled by digital technologies. It encompasses […]
The Evolution of Internet Governance: Shaping Pakistan’s Digital Future – Nawal Munir Ahmad
Internet governance in Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. Initially, it was a relatively unknown field, with limited awareness among the general public and policymakers. However, as the Internet became an integral part of daily life, the need for robust governance mechanisms became increasingly evident. The Early Days: A Nascent […]
Demystifying Content-driven and Technical DNS Abuse – Ahmad Umair Suhaidi
Introduction The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the Internet, translating human-friendly domain names into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. However, as with all critical infrastructure, it is constantly exposed to exploitation and abuse that undermine the sanity and safety of its users. In this article, we will dissect two distinct forms of DNS […]
The 2024 Indonesian Elections and its Potential Impact on the Future of Digital Policy in Indonesia – Zahra Nur Aliya & Harisa Shahid
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Background Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, held its general elections on February 14, 2024. The eligible voter(s) in Indonesia election(s) can use their right(s) to vote for the President, Vice-President, the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) […]
Summary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024
The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 was held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27-31 May 2024, co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event was […]