*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Introduction The genealogy of political parties in South Korea can be traced to the top-down and elite-driven political creations, not the Western-style multiple parties (as prevalent in the United Kingdom and East European countries) with a focus on coalition-building as well as […]
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Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report – Elections, Governance, and Digital Transformation: Insights from 2024
This report is the fourth publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory and the second part of the 2024 election series. Building on the important electoral developments in 2024, this edition focuses on the dynamic relationship between digital policy and governance, delving deeper into the region’s extreme technological and political shifts. This report explores the […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #25: A Year of Milestones: 2024 in Digital Governance (Friday, December 20, 2024)
2024 was a transformative year for digital governance. From landmark AI regulations to global efforts to bridge the digital divide, this year’s milestones have already begun shaping the future of technology and inclusivity. Here’s a closer look at the key developments that defined 2024 and the opportunities ahead. The Rise of AI Governance The year […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #16: The Nexus of Tech, Trust, and Elections (Monday, June 3, 2024)
For You Page, Not For Them: TikTok Limits Reach of State-Backed Accounts On May 2, 2024, the Brookings Institution, a non-profit organization, published a commentary highlighting an increase in activity by Russian “state-affiliated accounts” on TikTok. These accounts have been attempting to exert influence abroad during a crucial election year. The report found that while […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – The Evolution of Digital Public Infrastructure in India and the Complex Interplay of AI in Targeted Advertising
Case Study 1: AI Use Case(s): DPG & DPI Introduction Digital inclusion, in the 21st century, is a concept that operates under the guise of Industry 4.0. The Henry Ford notion of customers adjusting their tastes to the product is no longer feasible; products must be flexible and fit following the needs of the customer […]