On January 9, 2024, the Leadership Panel (LP) of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) called on global stakeholders, including all governments, the private sector, civil society and technical and academic communities, to come together to contribute to the Internet We Want (IWW) Process in pursuit of a shared vision for the Internet. This […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #9: The Evolution of Technology (Monday, February 16, 2024)
Welcome to another edition of NetMission news and policy digest, where we transform some tech news and policy updates of the month into a bite-size reader for you. In this article, we will explore the evolution of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 6G. In the 21st century, technological advancements have been at the […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 7: ICANN Policies
The NetMission Academy Session 7 on ICANN Policies kicked off with an introduction by Qurra Tul Ain Nisar and Bea Guevarra on February 15, 2024. Two distinguished speakers were invited to share their insights with our fellows. They are: The session commenced with the Netmission buddies providing a concise introduction to ICANN and its policy […]
Safeguarding the Digital Future: Insights from the 2024 USAID Symposium
In a thought-provoking panel discussion held at the 2024 USAID Protecting Children and Youth from Digital Harm Symposium, experts and stakeholders shed light on key challenges and initiatives in enhancing online safety for children and youth in the Asia Pacific region. The panel, organized and moderated by Phyo Thiri Lwin of the NetMission Team, featured […]
Comments for OHCHR Call for Input on the Solutions to Promote Digital Education for Young People and to Ensure Their Protection from Online Threats
The Asia Pacific Policy Observatory (APPO) of NetMission.Asia proudly contributes to the OHCHR’s call for input on “Solutions to Promote Digital Education for Young People & Their Protection from Online Threats”. Building on our APPO April 2023 and December 2023 reports, focusing on the online safety policies of Australia, Nepal, and Myanmar, we have analyzed the variable […]