History of NETmundial The NETmundial conference, the first of its kind, was started in 2014 by the Brazilian government jointly with the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) and /1Net to deliberate on the future of Internet governance. NETmundial stands out for its multistakeholder and collaborative purpose, in which different sectors – such as governments, civil […]
Bangladesh’s 2024 Elections and the Trajectory of Digital Governance – Mahee Kirindigoda
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Introduction Bangladesh concluded its General Election on the 7th of January 2024 as per the current constitutional requirement, holding significant implications for the nation’s digital landscape. This research report delves into how these elections, marked by a low voter turnout and […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #15: Human Creativity Protections Under TechTonic Shifts (Monday, May 20, 2024)
For the past few weeks, human creativity and innovations were accentuated and reflected upon across the globe as we celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) on April 26 and World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17. Incidentally, both international days this year spotlighted progress made so far and the roads ahead in […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report – Polls, Politics, and Policies: Assessing Impact of 2024 Elections on Digital Development and Internet Governance
This report is the third publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory. With the pivotal 2024 mega elections upon us, analyzing the anticipated impact of digital policies across major Asia Pacific jurisdictions is crucial. This report is intended for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of digital development in the region. The May […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #14: The Dawn of Predictive AI (Monday, May 06, 2024)
Welcome to the fourteenth issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bit-size reader for you. In this edition, we will unpack how predictive AI is reshaping the tech industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, reshaping industries and driving innovation across the globe. […]