Asia Pacific Policy Observatory @NetMission is inviting youth across the Asia-Pacific region to take part in a youth-led, community-informed research project on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), bringing together local experiences, regional perspectives, and global policy spaces such as YIGF, APrIGF, and the wider Internet governance ecosystem. This is not just a call for participants! It […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 3 Summary
How do we protect human rights in an increasingly digital world? Session 3 of the NetMission Academy 2026, titled âDigital Rights and Justice,â was held on January 22, 2025. Moderated by Khushbakht and presented by Sub group # 1 fellows, the session combined participant perspectives with insights from Gyan Tripathi, Palash Srivastava, and Athena Tong: […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 2 Summary
Does Internet connectivity guarantee digital empowerment? The second session of NetMission Academy 2026, titled âAccess & Empowerment,â examined the social, political, and structural dimensions of digital access and the conditions required for meaningful digital inclusion. Moderated by Nawal Munir, Fatima Munir, and Jenie Fernando, the session brought together participants from across the Asia-Pacific region and […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 1 Summary
How does the Internet actually work, and who gets to shape its future? NetMission Academy’s first training session brought together leading experts to explore these questions. The first training session of NetMission Academy 2026 was conducted successfully on January 8, 2025, with participants joining from across the Asia-Pacific region. The session brought together expert speakers […]
Climate Justice & Digitalization: The APAC Dilemma
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on the digital world we are building. This edition focuses on a critical intersection: the immense environmental footprint of our Internet infrastructure and the fight for a just digital transition, seen through the eyes of Asia-Pacific youth. The Internet is not […]