Who holds power in the digital era? Session 5, titled “Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies,” commenced on February 5, 2026. The session examined how artificial intelligence and core Internet infrastructure are reshaping economic power, governance, and influence across the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South. Moderated by Rani Retmono and Khushbakht, the discussion brought together […]
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NetMission Academy 2026 Session 4 Summary
How do we build digital trust when AI can fake identities and our data is constantly at risk? On January 29, 2026, the fourth session of the NetMission Academy 2026, titled “Cybersecurity, Privacy, and a Safer Internet,” brought together youth fellows and experts from across the Asia-Pacific region to examine emerging challenges at the intersection […]
Call for Applications and Inputs: Youth-Led Research on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
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 “Digital Rights and Justice,” 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 “Access & Empowerment,” 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 […]