September 30, 2025 – Sixty-eight (68) youth leaders from across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have come together to submit a Joint Letter on the WSIS+20 Zero Draft. Facilitated by NetMission.Asia, the submission marks a milestone in collective youth advocacy, bringing forward concrete recommendations for the WSIS+20 Review process. A Collective Process The Joint Letter is […]
Tag: Digital divide
Connecting the Unconnected: Bridging the Digital Divide through Grassroot Initiatives in Sri Lanka and Women’s Empowerment in Nepal
The Digital Divide in Asia-Pacific: A Persistent Challenge The Asia-Pacific digital landscape features metropolises like Tokyo and Singapore with world-leading connectivity alongside vast unconnected rural territories, affecting half of the region’s 4.3 billion people. This disparity represents the greatest obstacle to inclusive development across APAC. Sri Lanka exemplifies the rural-urban divide with 80.6% rural population […]
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 […]
From Texting Capital to Digital Inclusion: Addressing the Digital Poverty in the Philippines – Nattaya Jaratruangsaeng
The Philippines is a highly communication-dependent country, especially in comparison to other ASEAN nations. Since the late 1990s, it has held the title of being the “world’s texting capital” because of how often we use SMS services to communicate with our loved ones and friends in and out of the country. While time has allowed […]
Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Internet Governance
In today’s digital age, the Internet is a foundation for worldwide communication, trade, and connectivity. However, as the digital landscape changes, it is becoming increasingly important to address the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and sustainability in Internet governance. This blog article discusses the significance of these ideas and how they might be applied to create […]