APIGA 2026 marked an important milestone in my Internet Governance journey, from being a learner to taking on the role of a Youth Leader. It was also my first opportunity to meet the APAC youth community in person after engaging with many of them online! My journey into the Internet Governance space began with YIGF […]
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Reflections from NetMission Ambassador’s APIGA 2026 Journey: From Being in the Room to Shaping the Room
Some opportunities teach you. Some change you. And a few bring you back to where it all began. For me, the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) was one of those places. After graduating from NetMission as an Ambassador, APIGA became one of my first onsite spaces to explore Internet governance more deeply. In 2024, […]
Reflections from NetMission Ambassador’s APIGA 2026 Journey: The Room That Gave Me the Mic
Turns out “youth leader” is just code for endless Google Docs and hoping nobody notices how new you actually are to all of this. What people don’t know is that a couple of years ago, the mention of the word “presentation” was enough to make my legs shake under the table. Somewhere between moderating my […]
Bridging Regions, Shaping Policy: Our ICANN83 Takeaways
By Barkha Manral and Bibek Silwal As NetMission Ambassadors and young contributors to the Internet governance community, attending ICANN83 in Prague was more than just a learning experience, it was a moment of reflection and responsibility for both of us. Having previously participated as ICANN Fellows, this time was different. We were no longer simply […]
DNS on Blockchain Technology: The Next Evolution of Domain Names? – Socheata Sokhachan
As our reliance on the Internet grows, more technologies are introduced to help improve our lives and solve certain problems. As it continues to evolve, we also need to become more aware of its nature, potential impacts, and the governance that controls that technology. As we speak, technologies like blockchain continue to evolve, with their […]